Friday, August 10, 2012
Drop by to enjoy gunnery drills, children’s activities, camp displays, and more.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
From Riversdale House Museum: In August 1814, a disheartened Rosalie Calvert, the mistress of Riversdale, described the Battle at Bladensburg: “You have heard the news of the battle of Bladensburg where the English defeated the American troops with [President James] Madison ‘not at their head, but at their rear.’” Flush with success, the British then burned Washington. Happily, events turned in Baltimore a few weeks later and the Star-Spangled Banner was born. On Saturday, August 11, from noon to 4 p.m., enjoy a day at Riversdale as costumed interpreters portraying both American and British War of 1812 troops allow us a peek into camp life on the eve of battle. Children, you might even get recruited for the American militia! There will …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Check out some of the activities on offer this summer at Riverdale Park's own National Historic Landmark.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Riversdale House Museum is offering wide array of activities this summer for children and adults both. Find details on two of the season's major events below, or consult the museum's calendar for a full rundown. Annual Battle of Bladensburg Encampment at Riversdale In August 1814, a disheartened Rosalie Calvert, the mistress of Riversdale, described the Battle at Bladensburg: “You have heard the news of the battle of Bladensburg where the English defeated the American troops with [President James] Madison ‘not at their head, but at their rear.’” Flush with success, the British then burned Washington. Happily, events turned in Baltimore a few weeks later and the Star-Spangled Banner was born. On Saturday, August 11, from noon to 4 p.m., …
Monday, August 15, 2011
War of 1812 enthusiasts gathered at the Riversdale House Museum on Saturday to celebrate the Battle of Bladensburg.
Editor's Note: This story has been corrected. In a previous version of the post, we incorrectly used historical terminology. We also misidentified a group of reenactors in a photograph. A battle brewed in Riverdale Park Saturday. Brigades of men lined up shoulder-to-shoulder with guns mounted at their sides. Fire! A barrage of loud pops and musket smoke filled the air. The stench of saltpeter settled as the men began to reload. During the War of 1812, almost 200 years ago, this reenactment was a reality for the residents of Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas. On Saturday, the Riversdale House Museum along with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, celebrated this milestone at the 16th annual Battle of …
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Their annual Battle of Bladensburg Encampment will mark the 200th anniversary of the war against the British.
To mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, towns across the nation are celebrating their war history. Aaron Marcavitch, Executive Director of Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, said the anniversaries of both wars could lead to nearly 250,000 tourists travelling to the region. In Riverdale and the surrounding area, their stake is the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812. Although the British defeated American troops which led them into Washington to burn the city, a few weeks later the momentum switched in the Americans favor in Baltimore and the Star-Spangled Banner was born. Tuesday night will mark the opening of this region's celebration with a raising of a flag in Colmar Manor at 6 p.m. …
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Bob Henry
7:21 pm on Monday, August 15, 2011
Thank the troops for volunteering to make history come alive. We need more of this "living history" to help us all understand our past and to educate our youth. more ›