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The War of 1812

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From 1812 to 1815, Americans battled against the British, Canadian colonists, and Native warriors; the outcomes shaped the geography and the identity of North America. This HD documentary uses stunning re-enactments, evocative animation, and the incisive commentary of key experts to reveal little-known sides of an important war — one that some only recognize for the Star-Spangled Banner.

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The War of 1812 premieres on Monday, October 10, at 9:30 pm on WETA Television

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War of 1812 Historic Sites

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Local Resources and Events

To find out more about the Chesapeake region's vital role in the War of 1812, check out our list of local educational resources, commemorative events and historic sites.

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The War of 1812 is a production of WNED-TV, Buffalo/Toronto and Florentine Films/Hott Productions Inc., in association with WETA Washington, D.C., with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Wilson Foundation, Warren and Barbara Goldring, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Philip B. Lind and The Annenberg Foundation with additional support from The Baird Foundation, Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and The Jackman Foundation.