The War of 1812 By ensline10 Nov 7, 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe Jun 18, 1812 War Declared! United States declares war on Great Britain. United States declares war on Great Britain. Period: Jun 18, 1812 to Feb 17, 1815 War of 1812 Jul 12, 1812 General William Hull enters Canada. General William Hull enters Canada. Aug 16, 1812 General William Hull surrenders to General Isaac Brock at Detroit. Aug 19, 1812 The Constitution defeats HMS Guerriere Oct 13, 1812 General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights. Jan 22, 1813 Battle of Frenchtown May 27, 1813 Americans capture Fort George Jun 22, 1813 Battle of Norfolk Aug 2, 1813 Battle of Fort Stephenson Sep 10, 1813 Battle of Lake Erie Oct 5, 1813 Battle of the Thames Mar 27, 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend Aug 8, 1814 Peace negotiations begin in Ghent Aug 8, 1814 Great Britain outlines inital peace terms Aug 24, 1814 British burn Washington Sep 13, 1814 British bombard Fort McHenry, near Baltimore. Sep 15, 1814 Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner. Dec 24, 1814 Peace of Ghent signed. Jan 8, 1815 Americans defeat Britain in the Battle of New Orleans. Feb 17, 1815 Ratifications of the Peace Treaty exchanged and President James Madisondeclares the war at an end.