Revisiting War of 1812 in Fairfax
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Revisiting War of 1812 in Fairfax

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James Madison, played by John Douglas Hall, and Dolley Madison, played by Carole Herrick, performing in McLean in August 2014.

The War of 1812 will be revisited at the Fairfax County 10th Annual History Conference: “Fire, Flight and Fury – The War of 1812 200 years Later.” The Fairfax County History Commission, Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax City Museum and Visitor Center will co-sponsor the conference, which will be held at the Stacy. C. Sherwood Community Center at 3740 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Speakers will present the history of the War of 1812 and its impact on Fairfax County. Admission registration is $20 and is due no later than Oct. 29. Authors & exhibitors are encouraged to attend – a table can be provided for an additional $10. No registrations will be accepted at the door. A continental breakfast, deli lunch and conference materials will be included. Local historical organizations and authors will have displays. Registration forms are available at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/histcomm/event.htm