Battle of Caulk’s Field Memorial

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The Battle of Caulk’s Field Memorial is located in Kent County. On the night of August 30, early morning of August 13th, between the burning of Washington and the attack on Fort McHenry, Captain Sir Peter Parker, commander of the frigate HM Menelaus, learning of a a company of Maryland militiamen in Bel Air, now called Fairlee, lead a force of about 140 marines and sailors onto the shore near Tolchester.

The two units came together at around 1am. The battle ultimately would have fourteen British soldiers and sailors, including Parker, dead. Twelve are buried in unmarked graves. As many as 27 were wounded, some seriously, with only three Americans with minor wounds.

The Battle of Caulk’s Field was declared a militia victory, one that was sorely needed at the time.