The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, June 23, 1996                 TAG: 9606230056
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
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A HISTORIC WEEKEND

ILLUSTRATION: Photo by MIKE HEFFNER, The Virginian-Pilot

Re-enactors portraying the crew of the frigate Constellation take

cover Saturday as they fire a 2-pound cannon at Fort Norfolk during

the War of 1812 Weekend. The cannon is a replica of guns used on the

ship, which was blockaded by the British in the Elizabeth River

during the war. by CNB