From Battleground to Empire State: New York and the Legacy of
the War of 1812 from 06:15 PM to 08:00 PM This lecture will
explore the legacy of the War of 1812 in the creation of New
York as the "Empire State." The War of 1812 has been referred to
as America's "forgotten war." But it was, in fact, the pivotal
event in establishing the young United States as an independent
nation here to stay. Victories at the battles of Plattsburgh,
Lake Erie, Baltimore and New Orleans gave Americans a new sense
of confidence, pride, and patriotism.