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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore, MD

  • Address 2400 East Fort Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21230-5393
    United States
  • Phone number+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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yelp Reviews ( 7 Reviews see all ) Top

Ed M.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Ed M. on October 1, 2009

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...

Nathan C.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Nathan C. on July 26, 2009

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,...

Kris W.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Kris W. on May 11, 2009

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...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 12 Reviews see all ) Top

It's history!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-04-28

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

 by  rodstewfan@verizon.net  on  2007-11-13

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

 by  edmeyer83  on  2007-09-04

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

 by  klfcr6  on  2007-08-15

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!

 by  *HJ*  on  2007-06-24

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

 by  ajbranem  on  2007-05-11

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...

CitySearch Reviews ( 4 Reviews ) Top

Put Ft. McHenry on your list of "must see" places in Baltimore.

 by  jhcochran  on  2006-07-03

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.

 by  Contributor  on  2004-03-10

The Background Anticipating the British attack on Fort McHenry, Major George Armistead requested "a flag so large that the British will ha

Historical

 by  AnnB920  on  2002-08-10

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

 by  cfeehan  on  2002-08-08

and not as expensive as other Baltimore attractions. Fun to take a water taxi ride to.

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