On Thursday, September 19 beginning at 5:30pm at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD, join local historian Tom Stevenson as he explores the history of a Talbot County naval hero in “Samuel Hambleton: Hometown Hero in the Battle of Lake Erie.” In the presentation, Stevenson will explore Hambleton’s role in one of the largest and most significant battles of the War of 1812 and the first unqualified defeat of a British naval squadron. Participants will also learn about Hambleton’s role in the creation of one of the most inspiring battle flags in history, “Don’t Give Up the Ship.” Born in Talbot County in 1777, Samuel Hambleton was an officer in the United States Navy who served with distinction during the War of 1812. Seating is limited, with registration needed by contacting Debbie Collison at 410-745-4991 or [email protected].
On Thursday, September 19 beginning at 5:30pm at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD, join local historian Tom Stevenson as he explores the history of a Talbot County naval hero in “Samuel Hambleton: Hometown Hero in the Battle of Lake Erie.” In the presentation, Stevenson will explore Hambleton’s role in one of the largest and most significant battles of the War of 1812 and the first unqualified defeat of a British naval squadron. Participants will also learn about Hambleton’s role in the creation of one of the most inspiring battle flags in history, “Don’t Give Up the Ship.” Born in Talbot County in 1777, Samuel Hambleton was an officer in the United States Navy who served with distinction during the War of 1812. Seating is limited, with registration needed by contacting Debbie Collison at 410-745-4991 or [email protected].
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This flag was procured by Talbot County naval hero Samuel Hambleton for use by Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie. Hambleton will be the topic of conversation this Thursday at CBMM, as local historian Tom Stevenson presents “Samuel Hambleton: Hometown Hero in the Battle of Lake Erie.” The program begins at 5:30pm in the Museum’s Bay History building, and is free with advanced registration, as seating is limited. To register, email Debbie Collison at [email protected]. Image courtesy United States Naval Academy Museum.
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