History Research / Papers/Books

Francis Scott Key and Slavery – “A True Friend to the African Race” by Louis F. Giles, The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland pdf version

A research paper examining Francis Scott Key’s writings, actions and views on slavery. Key, a Georgetown lawyer and author of the Star-Spangled Banner was a lifetime abolitionist.

Colonel David Crockett: War of 1812 Veteran Visits Baltimore, by Scott Sheads

A research paper by Scott Sheads, author and former historian of Fort McHenry.

 Francis Scott Key Truce Ship by Louis F. Giles, The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland pdf version

A research paper identifying the name of the truce ship upon which Francis Scott Key wrote the Star-Spangled-Banner in 1814.

•  Heritage of Courage, A Bicentennial Celebration of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland (Llumina Press, 2012) Cummins, Robert T., Jr, 

A book detailing the organizational founding and early history of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland.

•  Marine, William M., The British Invasion of Maryland 1812-1815 (Baltimore: Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland, 1913)

Charter Members of the Association of the Defenders of Baltimore

A list of the members of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland in 1843 compiled by Louis F. Giles

Members of the Association of the Defenders of Baltimore

A list of the members of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland in 1855 compiled by Louis F. Giles

Society Newsletter Spring 2023

•  Raborg Jr., C. Louis, The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland (Essex, MD: Custom Printing, 2011)

Book provides details from member applications to the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland from 1889 to 2011

• Christou, Christos and Peden, Henry C., Maryland Casualties in the War of 1812 (Heritage Books, 2019)