War of 1812 Bicentennial

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The Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the 200th anniversary of the war, will occur from 2012-2015. Ohio played a prominent role in the western theater of war contributing both men and supplies to the war effort. Ohio was the front line during the early years of the war and the location of major battles (Fort Meigs, Fort Stephenson, Lake Erie) as well as numerous skirmishes. In addition, several forts and supply depots were established to maintain a vital supply network throughout the state. Several of these former fortifications became the nucleus of new communities, which were established at the end of hostilities. Ohio was deeply impacted by the war, with many Ohioans serving in the military or experiencing first-hand the horrors and hardships of battle. The Ohio War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, signed into law by Governor Strickland, seeks to provide assistance and coordination to communities across Ohio who wish to commemorate the War of 1812’s 200th anniversary, we hope you will help us by shaping the initiative with your input.

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Does your home community have any War of 1812-related historic sites, memorials, monuments, or markers?

Yes

I don't know

If yes, please specify:

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What topics related to Ohio’s War of 1812 history are most aligned with your work/the work of your organization? (check all that apply)

The struggle for control of the Ohio and the Great Lakes Region (i.e. Indian Wars)

The fighting that occurred within the state (battles, skirmishes, etc)

The role of supply and logistics in maintaining the army (blockhouses, supply depots, contractors)

The political component of the war- the role of legislators in supporting or opposing the war (votes for war, filling draft quotas, expenditures for war)

The war on the home front (life in communities that had men leave for military service, citizens and communities near the front lines, civilian work in supplying the military)

Induction/staging/training/muster centers (recruiting centers, training camps, rendezvous points for militia)

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In my opinion, Ohio's top three War of 1812 stories or resources are:

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

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What commemoration is your organization discussing or planning for the War of 1812 Bicentennial? (check all that apply)

None, this anniversary is irrelevant to our organization’s mission, collections, community, and constituents.

None yet, but we hope to find some way to be involved.

Exhibits

Educational/interpretive programming for the public

School programs for children or teachers

Collections: adding War 1812 items to your permanent collection

Collections: managing your existing permanent collection, including conservation, cataloguing, inventorying, digitization, etc.

Special events, such as festivals, community heritage days, etc.

Reenactments

Guided, audio, video, or published tours of War of 1812 historic sites

A website or special webpages

Historical markers or monuments

Other (please specify)

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What kinds of assistance would you like to see provided through the state’s War of 1812 Bicentennial commission effort as you undertake these efforts?

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I represent:

An Ohio-based War of 1812 organization

An Ohio-based history organization

Another type of Ohio-based organization

A group that is involved in War of 1812 activities (publishing, reenactments, roundtables, etc.)

An individual who is involved in War of 1812 activities (publishing, reenactments, roundtables, etc.)

A teaching or educational organization

A non-Ohio-based organization

An interested individual

A potential funder: individual, foundation, corporate, or otherwise

A library

Other