Artist Sam Welty created a series of “Great America” murals and this is the 4th in his series. It features the famous War of 1812 battle led by Captain Arthur Emmerson at Hoffler Creek and is one of the few land battles won by the Americans, and with no American casualties. Commissioned by the Portsmouth Heritage Initiative.
Battle of Craney Island Mural – 715 High Street
March 4, 2021
Artist Sam Welty created a series of “Great America” murals and this is the 4th in his series. It features the famous War of 1812 battle led by Captain Arthur Emmerson at Hoffler Creek and is one of the few land battles won by the Americans, and with no American casualties. Commissioned by the Portsmouth Heritage Initiative.