War 1812 Info Sheet

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The Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the American War of 1812

HISTORY OF THE WAR OF 1812
In June of 1812, the newly formed United States, a loose confederation of 18 states, declared war on Great Britain, one of the most powerful empires in the world. President James Madison gave several reasons for the declaration, among them: (1) strict and violent trade restrictions imposed by Britain because of its war with France; (2) impressment of American sailors into the British Navy; and (3) desired expansion by American leaders into the Northwest Territory, including parts of Canada, occupied by the British. Britains support of Native American resistance to U.S. expansion also was identified by the President and members of Congress as a reason for war with Great Britain. Thus began two-and-a-half years of increasingly acrimonious and brutal war that involved the United States, Britain, the British colony of Canada, and many Native American tribes. It was a war that tested American democracy and the relationship with Britain and Canada. The United States of America was the first modern democratic republic in the world, and 1812 was the first official war that the republic had ever fought as a nation. One result of the war positioned the United States of America as a force to be reckoned with on the world stage. the bicentennial anniversary of Virginias participation in the American War of 1812. Legislation creating the Commission was co-patroned by Delegate M. Kirkland Cox and Senator Stephen H. Martin. The Commission has planned commemorative events and activities over the next four years to heighten awareness and education about the war and Virginias involvement in the effort to challenge British authority.
COMMEMORATING VIRGINIAS INVOLVEMENT

The Commission has sanctioned several activities and events beginning in 2012 extending until 2015 to promote historical literacy about the War of 1812 in Virginia. All events and programs have been designed to reach a maximum public audience with focused, wellresearched historical accuracy. Public and private foundations and corporations have a unique opportunity to play a critical role in educating school students and the public about the War of 1812 a war with minimal focus in history books, but with a maximum impact on the development of a new nation and with modern effects still being realized. Sponsors are needed for the Commission to achieve its objective to enlighten the citizens of Virginia about the importance of Virginias role in the defeat of the British in the War of 1812 and engage citizens in celebrating Virginia history in general. Virginia students will receive history instruction that will complement Virginia SOLs and provide experiences their school divisions are unable to offer.
ABOUT THE COMMISSION

The 2008 Virginia General Assembly created the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the American War of 1812 to prepare for and commemorate
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
January 11, 2012 Virginia General Assemblys Bicentennial of the War of 1812: A Symphonic Tribute.
The Commission, in collaboration with the Richmond Symphony, will host a symphonic tribute featuring period music at CentreStage in Richmond. Invited guests include the Governor, members of the Virginia General Assembly, Commission Advisory Council, Cabinet members, sponsors, and students. The concert is open to the public.
Commission Members
Delegate M. Kirkland Cox, Chairman Senator Stephen H. Martin, Vice Chairman Senator George L. Barker Delegate Rosalyn R. Dance Delegate Christopher K. Peace Delegate Kenneth R. Plum Senator Frederick M. Quayle Delegate R. Lee Ware, Jr. Mr. Peter E. Broadbent, Jr. Ms. Nancy G. Heuser Ms. Betsy S. Barton Dr. Sandra G. Treadway
Total cost: $50,000
May 2012 Tread of the Tyrants Heel: Virginia's War of 1812 Experience
By Dr. John V. Quarstein, Director, Virginia War Museum, and other contributing scholars. The book will be distributed to all public schools and libraries. Sponsors for the book will be recognized in the book and invited to the launch celebration for the book. Support is needed to purchase and distribute the book to schools and libraries.
Advisory Council Members

Christopher K. Peace, Chairman Member, Virginia House of Delegates Mr. Robert Baratta Capital Results Mr. Phillip Bigler James Madison Center James Madison University Mr. Stuart L. Butler Historian and Author The Society of the War of 1812 in Virginia Mr. Walter W. Craigie James Madison Montpelier Foundation Mr. Patrick Farris Executive Director, Warren County Heritage Society Mr. Steven A. Forrest Board Member, Norfolk Historical Society Admiral Robert Fountain (Ret.) Past President, Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society Carter B. S. Furr, Esquire Norfolk Historical Society Board Mr. Raymond W. Gill, Jr. Vice President, The Society of the War of 1812 in Virginia Ms. Mary A. Hackett Associate Editor, The Papers of James Madison - Alderman Library, University of Virginia Mr. Shawn Halifax Fort Monroe Deputy Director for Public Programs Ms. Carolyn Coggin Holmes Executive Director, Ash Lawn-Highland Admiral Myron E. Lyman, Sr. (Ret.) Past President, The Society of the War of 1812 in Virginia Mr. John C. Maxwell, Jr. Vice President, The Society of the War of 1812 in Virginia Mr. John Brewer Moore Historian, Portsmouth Flag Associates Mr. James D. Parrish, Jr. The Society of the War of 1812 in Virginia Mr. J. Ridgely Porter, III President, Madison Family Association Dr. John V. Quarstein Director, Virginia War Museum Dr. James H. Ryan Historian and Author Dr. Irwin Taylor Sanders, II Professor of History, Washington and Lee University Mrs. Connie Sue Brown Schroeder President, National Society U.S. Daughters of 1812 Ms. Jacque-Lynne Schulman National Society of U.S. Daughters of 1812 Mrs. Courtenay T. Stanley President, The Madisons of Montpelier Chapter of the National Society U.S. Daughters of the War of 1812 Mr. George William Thomas, Jr. President, James Monroe Memorial Foundation Mrs. Anne Hoffman Winn National Society of U.S. Daughters of 1812
Total cost: $30,000
June 2014 Legacy Symposium.

Plans for a significant two-day symposium are being developed as a concluding signature event for the Virginia bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812. The Commissions Legacy Symposium will be hosted by Fort Monroe in June 2014. The symposium will have an educational focus that will effectively blend scholarly plenary sessions, interactives, and celebratory events designed to address the lack of knowledge about the War of 1812. Teachers are the target audience and family-friendly educational and recreational activities are being designed.
Estimated cost $250,000
June 2014 PBS Documentary & DVD.

A documentary about the War of 1812 in Virginia produced by Blue Ridge PBS will premiere at the Legacy Symposium in June 2014 and be aired on all PBS stations later in 2014 . A DVD of the documentary and an accompanying teacher's resource guide, consistent with the SOLs, will be distributed to Virginia public schools and formatted for instructional use in the classroom by teachers. Support is needed for research, development, production and duplication of the DVD. The DVD will be distributed to schools and libraries.
Total cost: $150,000.00
June 2015 Fort Meigs and African Americans in the War of 1812.
The Commission, in cooperation with the State of Ohio, will erect a monument at the Fort Meigs battlefield in Perrysburg, Ohio, in July 2015, to honor Virginias fallen who are buried at the site. Several of the Virginia veterans were members of the Petersburg Volunteers, a company of young men from Dinwiddie, Amelia, and Chesterfield who fought in the Battle of Fort Meigs during the War of 1812 under General William Henry Harrison. Research is also under way, in cooperation with the U. S. National Park Service, to highlight the role and contributions of African Americans during the war. Financial sponsorship is needed for construction and installation of the monument and research on the role of African Americans in the war.
Total cost: $40,000

Contributors to the Commissions bicentennial events will receive copies of various legacy products, invitations to signature events, and other appropriate recognition.
Questions About Sponsorship Opportunities, Contact:

Brenda Edwards
Senior Research Associate Division of Legislative Services 910 Capitol Street General Assembly Building, 2nd Floor Richmond, VA 23219 Phone 804-786-3591, ext. 232 [email protected]
Robert Barrata Advisory Council Member Phone 804-771-5309 [email protected]

Sponsorships should be payable to the Treasurer of Virginia.
All donations are tax deductible as permitted by the IRS. Consult your tax advisor for information about tax deductibility.

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The Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the American War of 1812

COMMEMORATING VIRGINIAS INVOLVEMENT

ABOUT THE COMMISSION

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Total cost: $50,000

Advisory Council Members

Total cost: $30,000

June 2014 Legacy Symposium.

Estimated cost $250,000

June 2014 PBS Documentary & DVD.

Total cost: $150,000.00

Total cost: $40,000

Questions About Sponsorship Opportunities, Contact:

Robert Barrata Advisory Council Member Phone 804-771-5309 [email protected]

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