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2400 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230-5393
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+1 410 962 4290
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Neighborhood :
Federal Hill
http://www.nps.gov/fomc/ - Mon to Sun from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
The sight of the American flag flying over Fort McHenry during the War Of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the national anthem, the 'Star Spangled Banner.' A replica of that flag waves over the harbor-side port, now a tranquil National Park. The restored barracks hold exhibits of military and historical artifacts and a well-kept trail runs along the water's edge, affording spectacular views of ships entering and leaving the busy harbor. National Park passes are welcome.
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We picked the right weekend (Defenders Day) to be in Baltimore and visit the Fort. Cannon shots, re-enactors, campsites, etc. Very interesting to see, and...
After living in the area for more than 20 years, you figure I'd have gone here at least once. Nope. The kids (6 and 3) needed to be outside on a nice day,...
Worth a visit if you're in the Baltimore area - good interpretive signage, nicely maintained exhibits that give you a feel of what living in the Fort...
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It's history!
Basically, it's a typical Fort... but with such history. The opening movie is very nice and explains about our national anthem. If in Baltimo...
fort Mchenry
since I live near the Fort McHenry I visit as often as I can. One year I had taken my oldest there to see a Civil War reenactment and had learn...
Great historic site - many remodeled items
This is a very important site in the history of the United States and some of the original fort still exists. However, a lot of things (items,...
Good Museum
Not a lot there, but if you want to know where the "Star-Spangled Banner" came from, then it is worth it. Nice views of Baltimore. Take a wat...
Ft. McHenry - Don't miss it!
I have lived in Maryland all my life, and took many field trips when I was young to many local landmarks in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Howe...
avoid field trip times
This is a wonderful historic site. It was very moving to see the site and read all about the history of our country. The one thing I would ha...
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Put Ft. McHenry on your list of "must see" places in Baltimore.
In 1812, American troops invaded Toronto and burned down the Governor's house, the Parliament building and the newspaper, "York Express.&q...
Now a national monument, this once-besieged fort inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the national anthem.
The Background Anticipating the British attack on Fort McHenry, Major George Armistead requested "a flag so large that the British will ha
Historical
The fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is a very interesting place to visit. You can see cannons and cannon balls. You can see...
fun and historical
and not as expensive as other Baltimore attractions. Fun to take a water taxi ride to.
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