We keep the memory of the men who defended Maryland in the War of 1812.
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November 9, 2026
Society President Speaks on the Old Defenders at the Pascal Center
President Bill Emmerich told the story of the Battle of Baltimore and the writing of the national anthem at the Pascal Senior Activity Center in Glen Burnie, in…
November 1, 2026
Society Marks the Graves of Two Brothers who Defended Baltimore
Members gathered at Old St. Paul’s Cemetery to mark the graves of Upton Scott Heath and Richard Key Heath, brothers who served at the Battle of North Point…
November 1, 2026
Society Attends Liberty Tree Dedication at Old St. Paul’s Cemetery, Baltimore
The Society dedicated a tulip poplar descended from Maryland’s original Liberty Tree at Old St. Paul’s Cemetery, where more than 130 veterans of the War of 1812 are…
Since 1814
The Society was organized in 1814 by veterans of the Battle of North Point and the defense of Fort McHenry. Their sons and grandsons incorporated it on October 23, 1889, and it has been at the same work ever since.
The objectives of the Society are the collection and preservation of rolls, records, books, and other documents relating to the War of 1812; the encouragement of research and the preservation of historical data, including memorials to patriots of that era in our national history; the caring for the graves of veterans of the War of 1812; the cherishing, maintenance and extension of the institutions of American freedom; and the fostering of true patriotism and love of country.
Join us
If an ancestor served in the War of 1812, you may be eligible. The application is online and the Registrar will help you with the line.
Research your line
The graves of Maryland’s War of 1812 veterans, the Society’s charter roll, muster rolls and after-action reports, free to search.
Support the work
Markers, headstones and ceremonies are paid for by members and friends of the Society.