War of 1812
                     Battle of Bladensburg Reenactment
                                                      August 19, 2000 at Riversdale Mansion

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Click on a thumbnail below for a larger image.  Click here: to see the schedule of events.
Marching in step Explaining the history surrounding the battle Explaining the history Salute!
Ladies and Gent in period dress Ladies in peiord garb Young ladies in period garb
Encampment Encampment Encampment Encampment
The Battle
Teaching visitors how to organize troops Beginning the battle reenactment Describing the fighting techniques American soldiers
British soldiers British firing on Americans British firing on Americans Americans bring out a BIG cannon
American troops at the ready Conclusion of the battle British soldiers are defeated Proud American soldiers

Ladies spinning on the porch of Riversdale