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Naval Battles on the Rappahannock During the War of 1812
Sun, May 18
|Millmont
Discover the naval battles and British raids on the Rappahannock during the War of 1812 with speaker Stuart Butler. Set on the very shores where history unfolded, this event features expert insights, stunning views, and local flavors—fried oysters, ham biscuits, wine, and beer.
Time & Location
May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Millmont , 987 Mill Wharf Rd, Wake, VA 23176, USA
About the event
250 Event Discussion of naval battles and British raiding parties on the Rappahannock River during the War of 1812. The speaker will be Stuart L. Butler, former assistant branch chief of the Military Archives Division of the National Archives and author of Defending the Old Dominion: Virginia and its Militia in the War of 1812.
The event will be hosted at Millmont that is located at 987 Mill Wharf Road in Wake. Built as a half house in 1810 along the southern shore of the Rappahannock River, the residents could have witnessed the journey of the ships that sailed to and from the Corrotoman River from which the most significant of those battles of 1812 took place.
The event will take place on May 18 from 2 to 4PM. Fried oysters and ham biscuits will be served with wine and beer. Tickets are $45 for non-members, $35 for member…