illinois war of 1812 bicentennial commission
FRONTIER WARFARE
The War of
1812 is often referred to as the forgotten war or the second
Revolutionary War. Some will recall that the poem that later
became our National Anthem was written by Francis Scott Key at Fort
McHenry, Maryland during a battle of the War of 1812.
Did you know that the area that is now the state of Illinois played an important role in this conflict? Click here to read more about Frontier Warfare
The commission is looking for volunteers to be a part of the Headquarters Ranger Company. Click here for more information.
Mission
Our mission is to create a series of events simulating those historical events that took place in the Illinois Territory during the War of 1812 era. We will work with and assist, as needed, any organization planning events elsewhere in the United States and Canada that relate to the story of the War of 1812..Current Members of the Commission
William Wilson, Chair 618-248-5885Linda Rosenthal, Vice Chair
Jim DeGroff, Vice Chair
Julie Worthen, J.D.
Linda Hanabarger, Secretary
Lynn Hargis, Treasurer
Kevin Kaegy, Historian
Lola DeGroff, Webmaster
Carol Wylder
Karen Bauer
Brian Garner
John Parkins
Greg Parrott
Robert Ridenour
Larry Cooper
Trisha
Noack
Roland Harris
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