Minnesota State Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 Purpose To promote patriotism and increase knowledge of American History by: Preserving documents and relics; Marking historic spots; Recording family histories and traditions; Celebrating patriotic anniversaries; Teaching and emphasizing heroic deeds of the civil, military and naval life of those who molded the United States between the close of the American Revolution and the close of the War of 1812. Urging Congress to compile and publish authentic records of men in civil, military and naval service, 1784-1815; Maintaining a museum and library of 1784-1815 period memorabilia at National Headquarters; and Assisting in the care and maintenance of our Real Granddaughters in every way that will add to their comfort and happiness. Minnesota State Society USD 1812 Meetings Lunch Meetings * Third week of June, October, December * 12:00 Noon Programs October 2008 — Minneapolis "Pennsylvania and the War of 1812" December 2008 — Bloomington "A Story From the War of 1812" March 2009 — Edina State Council June 2009 — Burnsville "Preservation of St. Michaels and All Angel's Church" The Star Spangled Banner Links Membership         Ancestors National Society of U.S. Daughters of 1812 The Battle of Lake Erie, Commodore Perry, 10 Sept 1813 The Flag House and Star Spangled Banner Museum Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Old Fort Niagra Spirit of Enterprise Tall Ship Project College of the Ozarks The American Merchant Marine Library Association St Michael and All Angels Church / Dartmoor Prison, Princetown, United Kingdom The Star Spangled Banner - The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem Web hyperlinks to non - National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 are not the responsibility of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 , the State Organizations, or individual 1812 Chapters. The 1812 Insignia is the property of, and is copyrighted by, the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812. Authorization for use must be received from the National Society. Minnesota State Society United States Daughters of 1812 Minneapolis, Minnesota http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnusd/mn1812.html Created 8 June 2006 Updated 8 October 2008 Webmaster