Partners / Links
Maryland Historical Trust www.mht.maryland.gov
Montgomery County Government www.montgomerycountymd.gov
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County www.creativemoco.com
The Washington Revels www.revelsdc.org
Montgomery County Historical Society www.montgomeryhistory.org
Conference and Visitors Bureau of Montgomery County www.visitmontgomery.com
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Montgomery Preservation Inc. www.montgomerypreservation.org
Sandy Spring Civic Association www.sandyspringcivic.com
Historic Medley District, Inc. www.historicmedley.org
C&O Canal Trust www.canaltrust.org
Sugarloaf Regional Trails www.sugarloafregionaltrails.org
Heritage Montgomery is a Star-Spangled 200 Official Partner
During the War of 1812, when the British burned parts of Washington D.C., the Federal government and troops fled the capital. President James Madison first fled to Virginia, but then turned north. He arrived in Rockville at 6:00 PM on August 26, 1814, expecting to find General John Henry Winder and his troops. As they had already proceeded on towards Baltimore, President Madison continued eastward and arrived in Brookeville that night on horseback. It is reported that he carried with him a strongbox which contained the entire U.S. Treasury. He stayed in the home of Caleb Bentley, whose wife Henrietta Thomas was close friends with Dolley Madison. President Madison stayed up all night, dispatching orders, while soldiers remained on guard outside. After the British left Washington D.C. they sailed to Baltimore, where they attacked Fort McHenry and were repulsed. Upon hearing that news, Madison returned to Washington D.C.
The United States Mint is now selling the Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins. For more information on purchasing the gold and silver coins call 1-800-USA-MINT or visit www.USMint.gov/catalog
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