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Burning Day: War of 1812

August 23, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

This painting by Tom Freeman for the White House Historical Association shows the burning north and west facades of the White House when it was set afire by the British Soldiers on August 24, 1814 during the War of 1812. Tom Freeman c. 2004.White House Historical Association

“Burning Day” – History’s Hot Topic! 🔥  Join us for a sizzling session on the War of 1812!  Learn the answers to questions like: what is the War of 1812 all about? Who were the key players? What was won and lost? How were the people and places of Washington, DC affected by the war?  Come, join us for history, crafts and discover a few rarely displayed objects and ephemera related to this time period.

Join us for a short history:
🕚 Talk #1: 11:30 AM – The First Sparks: How the fire started and who was involved
🕐 Talk #2: 1:30 PM – The Blaze That Rocked a Nation: The aftermath and its lasting impact

Members: FREE | Non-members: FREE

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