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To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner, Alexander & Tom partnered with Maryland’s Department of Tourism and the National Park Service to bring to life the stories of the battles that inspired the National Anthem.
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The War of 1812 interactive battlefield maps, found on www.1812battles.com, feature cutting-edge maps that provide historical context, beautiful imagery and video highlighting the history of each battle. If you like history, visit the site!
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The interactive maps in 1812battles.com provide the user with a very engaging storytelling experience. The user can bring each step of the battle to life on the map.
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The 1812 online campaign included a webcam site with live 24/7 video feeds of Fort McHenry. The site, called KeyCam.com, features the views of multiple cameras around the fort. One of the views is designed to provide a view from the same location as Francis Scott Key had when he watched the bombardment of Fort McHenry and Baltimore 200 years ago.
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The website features responsive design and programming, which enable it to work well on any screen—a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
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“KeyCam and the War of 1812 Battlefield maps are two meaningful projects that are exciting for a number of reasons,” said then Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. “These new, free online tools will bring the history of Maryland and our nation to life for visitors in a modern, interactive, and easy-to-access tool that will make celebrating the Star-Spangled 200 all the more special."
Additional features include an interactive image gallery allowing users to upload their own inspiring photographs and other digital media.