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Discover the Flames of History: Explore the War of 1812
Aug 23, 2025. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Burning Day” – History’s Hot Topic! Join us for a sizzling session on the War of 1812! Learn the answers to questions like: what is the War of 1812 all about? Who were the key players? What was won and lost? How were the people and places of Washington, DC affected by the war? Come, join us for history, crafts and discover a few rarely displayed objects and ephemera related to this time period.
Get ahead of the game and debrief with this article from USA Today
Join us for a short history:
Talk #1: 11:30 AM – The First Sparks: How the fire started and who was involved
Talk #2: 1:30 PM – The Blaze That Rocked a Nation: The aftermath and its lasting impact
