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War of 1812 Resources on the Web

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Historical Info
The Napoleonic Guide
Information and resources on the Napoleonic wars, including the War of 1812.

Galafilm War of 1812
Companion site to Galafilm's documentary series on the war.

War of 1812-14:
Some articles on site, links to others. Varying quality of articles, good photos.

The Discriminating General:
Combination of articles, sutler, reenacting info.

The Mudcat Cafe:
Collection of folk song lyrics with many MIDI files. A search for "war of 1812" turned up 12 songs.

The War of 1812 Real People's History:
War of 1812 images and information with an emphasis on the Six Nations.

Other Reenactors
Sverdlovsk Regional Military-Historical Club:
Siberian Grenadier Regiment. Lots of photos and videos.

Co.A, 7th Infantry, the Cottonbalers:
Some historical material, photos and event info

93rd Sutherland Highland Regiment:
Unit history, extensive info on uniforms

The Discriminating General reenacting site:
Information on events and organizations

First Infantry/Missouri Rangers:
Unit history, parts of Despatch reprinted

The 55th Regiment of Foot:
emphasis on Revolution and F&I

Historic Sites
Historic Fort Snelling:
Virtual tour, information on programs and events

Old Fort Madison:
Information on fort history and programs.

Nancy Island:
Museum of The Nancy, good history of the ship

Fort Atkinson, NE:
Articles on site history

Fort McHenry:
Articles on history of the site through 20th century, focus on 1812 with articles.

Mississinewa 1812:
Information on the event and photos of prior years.

Chalmette Battlefield (New Orleans):
Site of the Battle of New Orleans and annual commemoration.

Sutlers
(Members of the UMB have dealt with some of these sutlers, but not all, so a listing here is not necessarily a recommendation.)

Swamp Fox Knives:
Reproduction knives, hatchets, and leatherwork.

The Art of David Geister:
Historic Art, particularly 1812/Napoleonic, U.S. Civil War, and Minnesota.

J. Henderson Artifacts:
Historic stoneware and custom reproductions.

The Discriminating General:
Mostly uniform pieces, mostly British.

Loyalist Arms and Repairs:
Big selection of blackpowder guns and swords

G. Gedney Godwin:
Both soldier and camp equipment.

Sullivan Press:
18th and 19th century reproduction documents

Northwest Traders:
fur trade era blankets and capotes

Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc.:
Carry about everything, both civilian and military.

Fox River Traders:
Mostly 18th century, both civilian and military

Track of the Wolf:
Blackpowder supplies

Dixie gunworks:
Shooting supplies, pushing print catalog instead of online sales

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