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May 3, 2024 · Learn about the history and culture of Fort McHenry, the site of the Battle of Baltimore that inspired the U.S. national anthem. Find out how to plan your visit, fees, programs, and more.
- Plan Your Visit
Visiting Fort McHenry. Visitors to Fort McHenry National...
- History & Culture
History of Fort McHenry. A comprehensive timeline of Fort...
- News
Stay Connected with Fort McHenry News Releases. Stay up to...
- Fees & Passes
Fort McHenry Historic Zone 7 Day Pass $15 . Covers one adult...
- Calendar
The park calendar of events offers a listing of special...
- Alerts
Fort McHenry. National Monument and Historic Shrine Maryland...
- For Kids
1. Complete Fort McHenry's Junior Ranger activity booklet...
- History of Fort McHenry
Today Fort McHenry is still the only National Park Service...
- Plan Your Visit
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.
- 43.26 acres (17.51 ha)
- National Park Service
- 635,736 (in 2018)
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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Fort McHenry is the birthplace of our national anthem and a historic site that inspired Francis Scott Key to write it. You can visit the fort, see the flag, learn about its history and enjoy the views of the water and city. Find out how to plan your trip and join the fun at Fort McHenry.
Nov 13, 2023 · Learn about the history and significance of Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. Visit the park and enjoy ranger talks, flag changes, and the views of the city and the harbor.
