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Wine & Cheese Reception “The War of 1812 in Prince George's County”

30 minute presentation by Doug McElrath, special collections curator at the University of Maryland Libraries. 


Berwyn Heights was once considered part of greater Bladensburg, and the people who lived and worked here saw a great deal more than a disastrous defeat of the American forces in August, 1814.  Come and learn what was happening “beyond the battle” in greater Bladensburg during the War of 1812.


Hosted by the Berwyn Heights Historical Committee:
Exhibits, Food & Beverages, Music and Door Prizes!

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