St Thomas Parish
Late notice, St Thomas Parish has indoor and outdoor vending spots available this weekend for only $20.
Also, I will be renting a vending spot myself outside. I will be selling some K9 food, K9 bowls, mats and some home goods. Please stop by if you are a business owner and would like to be featured on Brandywinemd.com LLC and associated Facebook page, Brandywine MDcom. I will be set up next to a white Toyota Tundra and would love to connect with you all and say hello.
Sean S LaGrand
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Yard Sale, April 25th, 2026, 8 am to 1pm
ST. Thomas Church History
In August 1814, British troops marched through Prince George’s County, Maryland, toward Washington, D.C., passing near St. Thomas’ Church in Croom (built 1742–1745), which was known locally as “Page’s Chapel” because landowner Daniel Page was contracted to build it. www.stthomascroom.org +2
While the British did raid nearby areas like Chaptico and Upper Marlboro during their campaign, specific records do not indicate that General William Winder was arrested there. InstagramKey 1814 Events Involving Winder and Beanes:General William Winder: He was not arrested in 1814, but rather placed in command of the defenses of Washington and Baltimore by President Madison. He was severely criticized for his role in the disastrous American loss at the Battle of Bladensburg on August 24, 1814, and subsequently faced a court-martial, but he was acquitted of all blame.Dr. William Beanes: He was arrested by British troops in August 1814 and held as a prisoner of war on HMS Brig Thetis. His detention in the Chesapeake resulted in Francis Scott Key being sent to secure his release, which famously led to the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
LibraryHost +4St. Thomas’ Church/Page’s Chapel still stands in Croom, Maryland, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Prince George’s County Historical SocietyPrisoners of War | Maryland in the War of 1812Dec 21, 2011 — A recent discovered letter written by Dr. William Beanes about his personal ordeal, now allows us to interpret the real updated story – that having been taken s…maryland1812.com
Collection: William H. Winder papers He was given the rank of colonel and sent to the Niagara frontier early in the war. Within a year, he became a brigadier general. In July 1813, he and fellow co…LibraryHostWilliam H. Winder – WikipediaWinder made no attempt to skirmish or slow down the advancing British and decided on an all-or-nothing set piece defensive battle at Bladensburg. The Americans …WikipediaWilliam Winder – American Battlefield TrustWilliam Winder. … Winder was first commissioned into the United States Army as a Colonel with the onset of the War of 1812. He was quickly promoted to Brigadi…American Battlefield TrustMaryland Historical Chronology, 1800-18991814, Sept. 13-14. Bombardment of Fort McHenry, commanded by Maj. George Armistead and defended by some 1,000 soldiers, militiamen and sailors, lasted 25 hours.Maryland State Archives (.gov)Our History – St. Thomas’ ParishThomas’ Church. Saint Thomas’ Church, located in Croom, was built between 1743-1745. The original church building was a simple, yet well designed, English Georg…www.stthomascroom.orgBritish forces raid Chaptico, MD and destroy houses, tobacco …Jul 30, 2025 — #OnThisDay July 30, 1814–British forces raid Chaptico, MD and destroy houses, tobacco sheds, and the wharf. The local church was also damaged. The raiders repo…Instagram·starspangledbannertrailnpsSt. Thomas’ Church (Upper Marlboro, Maryland) Facts for …Oct 17, 2025 — Building the Original Church. The church was finished on December 25, 1745. People sometimes called it “Page’s Chapel.” This was because Daniel Page, the landow…Kids encyclopedia factsSt. Thomas’ Church, Croom14300 St. Thomas Church Road Croom Built 1742-1745, additions in 1859 and 1888 — St. Thomas’ is a cruciform, brick church with Gothic Revival stained glass win…Prince George’s County Historical SocietyAs the War of 1812 drove deeper into 1814, a British force of …Aug 24, 2022 — As the War of 1812 drove deeper into 1814, a British force of 4,500 landed at Benedict, Maryland to threaten Washington, D.C. Overwhelming the American militia,
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