The Flying Squadron, defenders of the Chesapeake Bay

Defenders of the Chesapeake Bay

“I shall always feel a sincere pleasure in contributing my feeble abilities in any manner you please for the good of our country..." ~ Commodore Joshua Barney

The recreated Chesapeake Flotilla Artillery is an educational non-profit living history group dedicated to honoring the brave citizens who defended the shores and people of the Chesapeake during the latter part of the War of 1812.

Chesapeake Flotilla Artillery is an all volunteer unit that depicts the daily activities and experiences of the men who risked their lives protecting the Bay and helping to win the War of 1812. The Flying Squadron distinguished themselves on the water and on land, including the Battle at St. Leonard's Creek, the Battle of Bladensburg and the Battle of Baltimore, about which Francis Scott Key penned the words to our national anthem. i

Chesapeake Flotilla Artillery is a subsidiary group of the educational non-profit corporation, Hispanics in History Cultural Organization, Inc, whose members participate in a variety of events, such as recreated War of 1812 camps and battles; demonstrations; parades; and educational programs, all in an effort to make history jump off the page and come to life.

Hispanics in History Cultural Organization, Inc.™
501(c)(3) educational-cultural nonprofit

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