The War of 1812 is an often overlooked war in comparison to other conflicts in American history, but it was still an important one with numerous causes. The war, fought between the United States and ...

As we approach the 250th anniversary of America, KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continues to celebrate this history of our nation.

Historian Douglas Brinkley is driving the initiative to create the museum in Erie. A separate plan to recreate early forts is also moving forward.

This year marks the 200 th anniversary of the War of 1812, one of whose epic battles inspired the United States national anthem. Although war—which featured the U.S. invasion of Ontario and the ...

“The War of 1812” is an easy handle for students who struggle with dates. But the name is a misnomer that makes the conflict sound like a mere wisp of a war that began and ended the same year. In ...

Often remembered as a draw, the War of 1812’s outcome depends on perspective. For the United States, surviving the conflict against the British Empire—then the world’s dominant naval power—was seen as ...

General William Henry Harrison led a stunning victory over British forces and their Native allies in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813. The swift American victory in the ...

The Grand Rapids Historical Society has planned a 250th Lecture Series celebrating 250 years of American history. The ...

The War of 1812 is today a vague mystery, sometimes confused with the “1812 Overture” played at July 4 fireworks shows, but actually a Russia battle repelling an invasion by Emperor Napoleon.

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (WKOW) – The roar of cannons could be heard outside the Villa Louis Mansion in Prairie du Chien Sunday as Wisconsin’s War of 1812 war reenacted. Mary Elise Antoine, curator of ...