War of 1812 By nl78g55 Jun 18, 1812 U.S Declares War on Britain Jul 17, 1812 Fort Michilimakincack Surrenders to the British Period: Jul 18, 1812 to Feb 18, 1815 War of 1812 Aug 16, 1812 General Hull Surrenders Detroit Dec 28, 1812 William Henry Harrison takes the rank of Brigadier General Jan 9, 1813 Great Britain formally declares War on the U.S Jan 22, 1813 Battle of River Raisin Mar 4, 1813 James Madison reelected as President Apr 27, 1813 Attack on York (Toronto) Sep 10, 1813 Battle of Lake Erie Oct 5, 1813 Battle of Thames Dec 19, 1813 British Capture Fort Niagara Apr 4, 1814 British-French War ends Jul 5, 1814 Battle of Chippawa Jul 25, 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane Aug 8, 1814 Peace Negotiations Begin Aug 24, 1814 Battle of Bladensburg/Burning of Washington Sep 13, 1814 Siege of Fort McHenry Sep 14, 1814 Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner Nov 9, 1814 Battle of Pensacola Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent is signed Dec 28, 1814 British ratify Treaty of Ghent Jan 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans Feb 18, 1815 U.S ratifies the Treaty of Ghent Feb 18, 1815 The War Ends