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Chautauqua 2012: Maryland and the War of 1812 - James Madison

Chautauqua 2012, MHC’s free living history performance series, commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 at six sites around the state from July 6-13.  “Maryland and the War of 1812” will feature scholar/performers portraying one of five pivotal historical figures:  President James Madison, Rosalie Stier Calvert, Mary Pickersgill, Francis Scott Key, and Major General Robert Ross.  Each performance is enhanced by pre-show acts and post-show question and answer with audience members—both in and out of character.

James Madison - The fourth President of the United States (1809-17), Madison led our nation into the War of 1812.

For a complete schedule, visit www.mdhc.org.

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