Minnesota State Society United States Daughters of 1812 Preparing for the War of 1812 Bicentennial! 18 June 1812 to 24 December 1814 U.S.D. 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; Assisting in the care and maintenance of our Real Granddaughters in every way that will add to their comfort and happiness. Meetings Lunch Meetings, 2nd Thursday in June, October, December Programs 13 October 2011 — Minneapolis "The Minnesota Gold Rush" 8 December 2011 — Minneapolis TBA 14 June 2011 — Minneapolis War of 1812 History Preservation State Council 15 March 2012 — Minneapolis Annual Meeting -- Reports of Officers & Committee Chairmen -- Luncheon State President's Project Special Event MEMORIAL DAY Grave Dedication & Wreath Presentation Walter P. Carpenter, War of 1812 Veteran New York Militia & Vermont Militia Monday 28 May 2012 9:00 AM Minneapolis Pioneers & Soldiers Memorial Cemetery 2945 Cedar Avenue So, Minneapolis, Minnesota In Collaboration with the Friends of the Cemetery & American Legion Post #1 The Star Spangled Banner Links Ancestors    Membership National Society 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 Enterprize 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 12 October 2011 Webmaster