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British. The residents knew an attack was in- posh 26-acre resort whose entrance was sur-
evitable and that the British would attack at night. rounded by roses and other colorful blooming
They hung lanterns in the trees to make it seem flowers. Because the resort is right on the water,
like the town was on a high buff. many couples come to get married or celebrate a
On August 10, 1813, 300 British soldiers arrived honeymoon, babymoon or anniversary. Children
by boat. The waiting Americans fired cannon and dogs are eagerly welcomed as are visitors
shots, then retreated. The Brits trained their can- traveling alone, like me.
nons on the town, but nothing landed because My suite had living room couches and chairs you
they fired so high. I would learn during my stay could sink into, an Espresso machine with unlim-
that this story wasn’t necessarily true, but it was a ited pods and a large flat-screen wall-mounted TV.
great tale to promote St. Michaels, especially dur- The bedroom had a second flat-screen TV opposite
ing its 2013 bicentennial. one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever
We finally arrived at The Inn at Perry Cabin, a plopped onto. The bathroom was complete with

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