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1. www.nps.gov › fomc › indexFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (U.S ...

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   May 3, 2024 · Visit the birthplace of the U.S. national anthem and explore its history from the War of 1812 to WWII. Find out how to plan your visit, fees, programs, and more at this official park service site.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fort_McHenryFort McHenry - Wikipedia

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   Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort on Locust Point, now a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. It is best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy from Chesapeake Bay on September 13–14, 1814.

4. www.nps.gov › history-of-fort-mchenryHistory of Fort McHenry - Fort McHenry National Monument and ...

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   Fort McHenry is a historic site in Baltimore, Maryland, that played a key role in the War of 1812, the Civil War, and World War I. Learn about its history, its defenses, its prisoners, and its connection to the national anthem.

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   What is Fort McHenry known for?

   • Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort on Locust Point, now a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. It is best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy from Chesapeake Bay on September 13–14, 1814.

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   Why was Fort McHenry a national anthem?

   • Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry! The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. national anthem. The fort's history holds many other stories too, from the Civil War to WWII.

   Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (U.S. National Park

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   Where can I find information about Fort McHenry National Park?

   • For information about the park, visit the National Park Service website for Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: A source of American pride, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." Enjoy ranger talks and flag changes.

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   When did Fort McHenry become a national monument?

   • In 1939 the site was re-designated as a National Monument and Historic Shrine, the first and only of its kind. Fort McHenry was briefly called back into service in the Second World War as a training site for the United States Coast Guard. Following the conclusion of the war in 1945 the site returned to the NPS.

   History of Fort McHenry - U.S. National Park Service

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6. www.battlefields.org › battles › fort-mchenryFort McHenry Battle Facts and Summary | American Battlefield ...

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   Learn about the 1814 battle that inspired the national anthem and turned the tide of the War of 1812. Explore the historical context, facts, maps and resources of Fort McHenry.

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7. www.nationalparks.org › explore › parksFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

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   Nov 13, 2023 · Visit the site where Francis Scott Key wrote \"The Star-Spangled Banner\" after the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. Learn about the fort's history, see ranger talks and flag changes, and explore the park's programs and updates.

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9. www.battlefields.org › visit › heritage-sitesFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

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   Visit the site of the star-spangled banner that inspired the national anthem of the United States. Learn about the Civil War history of Fort McHenry, a major Union army base and a Confederate prison.