[RP TownTalk] 30 Days for 200 Years!

[Aaron Marcavitch]

30 Days for 200 years
of history!
 
Come and commemorate
the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Bladensburg with MAJOR events in the next 30
days! Both provide fun, family oriented activities that everyone will love!
 
On July 26th from Noon
until 3pm, Riversdale House Museum (4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, MD)
will host "Muster the Militia" with tours and activities. This
program is part of a weekend of programs on Saturday and Sunday throughout the
metro area sponsored by the DC War of 1812 program
(http://www.dcwarof1812.org/) .
 
After the history,
you’re invited to become a part of Bursting in Air, a festive, one-of-a-kind
event where artists will transform the Hyattsville Route 1 Overpass into a
captivating landmark through public art and festivities that commemorate the
200th Anniversary of the March Across Prince George’s County, the War of 1812,
and the growing Art Lives Here Initiative in the Gateway Arts District, all
from 3pm to 8pm.
 
Join us for live music
and performances, live public art on the bridge itself, food, drinks, kids
activities, and two artist-instructed Citizen-Paint-Project murals. Free and
open to all ages, festivities will begin at 3pm with performances starting at
5pm, running until “the twilight’s last gleaming” at 8pm with 1814: The Rock Opera
(http://1814therockopera.com/) . (Rain date: Saturday, August 2nd, 2014.)
 
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Undaunted Weekend
 
Then, from August 19
to August 24, celebrate the March across Prince George's County and the Battle
of Bladensburg - before the British burn the White House! You can see the
entire schedule on our micro-site at http://undauntedweekend.splashthat.com/
 
A few sneak details:
* August 19 - Marc
Leepson discusses his new biography of Francis Scott Key, who was on the field
in Bladensburg in August of 1814
 
* August 21 - Bowie
Baysox host a War of 1812 Night at the Ballpark with trivia, games, special
programs, and more!
 
* August 22 - John
Bull Roast is a chance to meet and greet re-enactors off the battlefield.  Limited tickets available, details on our
website soon.
 
* August 23 - A GIANT
day of action starts at 11am with a dedication of the new 1814 monument at
Bladensburg Waterfront Park! We have over 200 re-enactors performing the
largest battle re-enactment of the Battle of Bladensburg ever at 3pm. DC based
food trucks (lobster trucks, crab cake trucks, taco trucks, and more) will roll
in at noon until 7pm. Franklin's Brewery and Romano's Winery will be pouring
until 7pm. Historic trades and demonstrations, information tents, and
children's games will be running from noon until 6pm. Meet President and Dolley
Madison, Francis Scott Key, an 1814 era surgeon, and more. Take boat and
trolley tours all day. Music and dancing throughout the day, but we really kick
it up a notch at 5pm with "Celebrate American with Music" including
the Stacy Brooks Band (Blues), Letitia VanSant and the Bonafides
(Americana/Folk/Rock), and the Navy Commodores (Jazz/Swing/Big Band) just
before we send off the area's LARGEST fireworks show at 8:45pm over the Anacostia River!
(Please note, there is NO parking at Waterfront Park. Satellite Parking information
available at our website.)

* August 24 - Go
beyond the Battle and experience the Burning of Washington. Run the Bladensburg
Races 5K at 8am in Waterfront Park. Historic Bladensburg homes will be open and
connected by trolley between noon and 4pm. Downtown DC will be burning with
activities in Georgetown, the White House Historical Association, and more!
Find out more at  http://www.dcwarof1812.org (http://www.dcwarof1812.org/)

See you there! 

Aaron Marcavitch
Maryland Milestones/ATHA Inc. 
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