Dear Daughters,
As part of the
Bicentennial of the War of 1812, we have an opportunity to visit one of the
most contested areas of War, the Chesapeake Bay and the nearby port cities. The
tour is open to all members, and guests. I hope to greet you as we head South
toward the Virginia Capes.
Lynne Schulman, Tour
Coordinator
th Vice
President National
Highlights of Our Forthcoming All-day Visit
Norfolk and Hampton Roads, October 9, 2012
Members of the Daughters
of United States Daughters 1812 and guests are invited to explore historic
Hampton Roads, center of epic Naval battles during the War of 1812.
The cost of $100 will
include the cruise on the same waters fought over by the American and British
naval forces, two meals, and our tour narrated tour by a highly respected
historian of the area. We will depart from Headquarters 1461 Rhode Island at
8:00 am by chartered Coach.
Those who would be
coming from south of Richmond or the West are invited to meet us for lunch and
the tour with a waiver of the Coach cost. Complete details on the Tour
description.
DEADLINE for
reservations is October 1 Please send your check payable to Treasurer National
N.S.USD to Lynne Schulman, 6649 McLean Drive, McLean, VA 22101-4002. Questions?
Email schulm@erols.com or call 703-980-5181.
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| image of USF Chesapeake, Gosport Navy Yard, c. 1812] |
The Chesapeake Bay was one
of the primary theatres of the War of 1812. Two of the key causes of the war, impressment
and suppression of trade were keenly expressed by the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
which occurred directly off the Virginia capes. The British invaded the Bay in
February 1813. The British recognized that the destruction of U.S. naval
resources, shipping, shipyards, and privateers as well as the capture of the
bay's rich agricultural products would weaken the American war effort. Norfolk
was the first target. While Norfolk was a major commercial center, the prime
target was Portsmouth’s Gosport Navy yard. The yard had the USF CONSTELLATION
anchored along its quay. Hear the history of those fateful times.
