"THE NAVAL DEFENSE OF NORTH CAROLINA'S COAST DURING THE WAR OF 1812"

The Columbus County Volunteers NCSVC Camp of Whiteville, NC cordially invites you to attend their March meeting to hear Mr. Jim Greathouse's presentation of "The Naval Defense of North Carolina's Coast During the War of 1812." What a marvelous opportunity for our chapter to learn

about our ancestors and their second fight for independence.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 13th @2:30pm.  The location is Peace Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Road, Whiteville, NC.  Dale Spencer plans on going and my car will hold 3 people.  If you would like to ride, please email me at gspencer3@ec.rr.com

Mr. Jim Greathouse, Historic Interpreter

 

MAJOR EVENTS IN THE WAR OF 1812

The War of 1812: Chronology of Major Events June 18, 1812 The United States declared war on Great Britain. October 13, 1812 British forces won the Battle of Queenston Heights in Canada. January 22, 1813 An American army advancing toward Detroit was defeated and captured at Frenchtown on the Raisin River. April 27, 1813 American forcess captured York (now Toronto), the capital of Upper Canada. They later burned some public buildings. September 10, 1813 American naval forces under Master-Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry won the Battle of Lake Erie. October 5, 1813 American forces under General William Henry Harrison won the Battle of the Thames River in Moraviantown, an Indian village in Canada. December 1814 British forces crossed the Niagara River, captured Fort Niagara, and burned Buffalo and neighboring villages. July 25, 1814 American forces under Major General Jacob Brown and Brigadier General Winfield Scott crossed the Niagara River from Buffalo and defeated the British at the Battle of Chippewa. August 24, 1814 British troops invaded Washington, D.C., and burned the Capitol and the White House. September 11, 1814 American naval forces defeated a British fleet in the Battle of Lake Champlain. December 24, 1814 The Americans and the British signed a peace treaty in Ghent, Belgium. January 8, 1815 American forces under General Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans. Source: The Robinson Library Website

PRESIDENTS DAY 2016

President Abraham Lincoln's Birthday is Observed February 12th
President George Washington's Birthday is Observed February 15th

MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2016

1812 Members thoroughly enjoyed the book & gift shop at Fort Anderson

 Chapter members enjoyed a delicious lunch at our meeting on February 6, 2016.  The atmosphere of May Tu's home was magnificent, being built in 1908 and is in it's original state.  Her home was so nice and cozy, giving the feeling of going backwards in time and enjoying a delightful Afternoon Tea!  Thank you May for opening your home to your fellow 1812 sisters.

May 2 and her beautiful home

Susan DeGroot with her new bag

After enjoying a lunch of pimento cheese and chicken salad sandwiches, chips and veggies, a raffle was held for a very nice 1812 carry bag. The winner was Susan DeGroot!  Congratulations Susan!

President Betsy Hamer with Jim McKee
at Fort Anderson

President Betsy Hamer &Vice President  Diane Price present
Jim McKee with an 1812 Flag at Fort Anderson