Featured Artifact: War of 1812 Flag

Description:

The flag is believed to have been in the possession of the Morris rifle company. It is constructed of green silk fabric with an eagle painted on white silk. The frame is made of basswood and the front is made of protective plexiglass.

Morr 5622



List of major battles during The War of 1812:

U.S.

Battle of Tippecanoe

Battle of Lake Erie

Capture of Ft. Niagara

Battle of Washington

Battle of Baltimore

Battle of New Orleans

Canada

Battle of Queenston Heights

Battle of French town

Battle of York

Capture of Ft. George

Battle of Stoney Creek

Battle of Beaver Dams

Battle of Thames

Battle of Chateauguay

Capture of Crysler's Farm

Battle of Chippawa

Battle of Lundy's Lane

About the War of 1812:

Websites- http://www.historycentral.com/1812/ and http://www.library.thinquest.org/22916/exbattles.html