Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
?O say can you see, by the dawn?s early light,? a large red, white and blue banner? ?Whose broad stripes and bright stars . . . were so gallantly streaming!? over the star-shaped Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814. The valiant defense of the fort by 1,000 dedicated Americans inspired Francis Scott Key to write ?The Star-Spangled Banner.? Regardless of the ?rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air? the defenders of Fort McHenry stopped the British advance on Baltimore and helped to preserve the United States of America ? ?the land of the free and the home of the brave.? Following the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812, the fort never again came under attack. However, it remained an active military post off and on for the next 100 years. It became an area administered by the National Park Service in 1933, two years after Key's poem became this country's National Anthem. Of all the areas in the National Park System, Fort McHenry is the only one designated a National Monument and Historic Shrine.IN DEPTH
Frequently Asked Questions Where is Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine? Fort McHenry is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Click for directions. How long should I plan for my visit? A...read more
Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger The Junior Ranger program is provided for families with young visitors (ages 8-14) who wish to explore and learn about Fort McHenry. Parents are encouraged to...read more
Visitor Services Visitor Centers Fort McHenry Open Daily, 8 A.M.-4:45 P.M. Summer Hours (June 2 - September 3, 2007): Daily, 8 A.M.-7:45 P.M. Phone 410/962-4290 Location Near the...read more
Activities & Programs Fort McHenry offers many things to do. Places to go include the Visitor Center with a video and exhibits, followed by a walk to the fort and many more...read more
Things To Do Places To Go The Visitor Center includes an orientation film, exhibits, gift shop and restrooms. The Museums include the fort, barracks and related structures. The barracks contain several exhibits:...read more
Sights to See Nearby Attractions National Park Service Areas Antietam National Battlefield - 80mi Catoctin Mountain Park - 70mi Greenbelt Park - 30mi Hampton National Historic Site - 20mi Harpers Ferry...read more
Who's Who at the Park Join Our Friends The Friends of Fort McHenry are dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of the Fort and inspiring all who visit the "Birthplace of the Star Spangled...read more
Preservation Centennial Initiative Centennial Vision In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their lives...read more
Planning Your Visit Welcome Visitors to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine should begin at the Visitor Center. A short orientation film, The Defense of Fort McHenry, is shown three times per...read more
In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons Grounds: Daily, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Fort and Visitor Center: Daily, 8:00 A.M. to 4:45 P.M. Summer Hours (May 31 to September 1, 2008):...read more
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