Jay Sowers / The Natchez Democrat — Re-enactor Steve Abolt, left, talks with members of the drum corps before a march commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 at the top of the Silver Street hill on Friday evening. Friday’s march, which ended at the Prentiss Club, was the beginning of a series of events aimed at honoring the importance of the war, which will include a living history educational experience from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Historic Jefferson College.