We all know the song, right? “In 1814 we took a little trip…” We all know the war of 1812 was about the Battle of New Orleans, right? Ever wonder why that battle of The War of 1812 took place in 1814?
Because the battle of 1812 took place in Plattsburg, New York. On September 11th. Today Plattsburg is commemorating that battle with a parade and other events. We celebrated it by going to The War of 1812 Museum.
Why there was a war:
Where the battle took place:
The women’s perspective:
Most of the displays in the museum did not photograph well. Suffice it to say there were displays about women soldiers, sailors, spies, and keeping the home fires burning. With the normal lack of recognition for most of that.
But, some women became famous:
Note that Fanny Doyle was compared to the “Maid of Orleans” not New Orleans. The Battle of New Orleans was still two years away. But it is the only one most of us think about when we think of the War of 1812.
Someone needs to write a new song.
TTYL,
Linda
I had no idea that the war didn’t begin in NO. WOW…I learn something new everyday. Thanks for the neat blog. I love history, and as I get older, I appreciate it even more.
Dave says I’m wrong. The Battle of Plattsburg didn’t happen until 1814 either. What took them so long?