An Investigation of an Enslaved Woman's Role in the Defense of Elkton in the War of 1812
The stone house stood at Elk Landing during the War of 1812
As the Historic Elk Landing Foundation started developing interpretative programming for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, there was an assortment of narratives that could have been integrated into the public programming cohort. But beyond the large array of traditional contenders for such anniversary programming, the nonprofit museum sought to include underrepresented accounts involving people passed over by the customary local historiography. While an array of individuals could have been integrated into this cohort, including women, African Americans, enslaved people, indentured servants and society outcasts, HELF identified an enslaved woman, Hetty Boulden, for primary consideration.
This report was prepared at the request of HELF. It investigates the life story of this Cecil County citizen, using customary research methods and evidentiary guidelines to develop proof-points and flush out determinations supported by the historical evidence.
This report was prepared at the request of HELF. It investigates the life story of this Cecil County citizen, using customary research methods and evidentiary guidelines to develop proof-points and flush out determinations supported by the historical evidence.