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

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Holiday Closures

Fort McHenry will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Birthplace of the National Anthem

O say can you see, by the dawns 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.

Celebrate the Yuletide Season with Special Candlelight Tours!

Saturday, December 5; 6:00 p.m. - 9 :00 p.m.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will be offering its fourth annual Yuletide Candlelight tours. Seeing a fort is a different Yuletide experience from any other! Discover how Yuletide celebrations and Fort McHenry’s role changed over time. Join the Park Rangers for an exciting walk through the War of 1812, Civil War, World War I and World War II and a rare glimpse of Fort McHenry at night! Tours are free and last approximately 45 minutes.
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Construction begins on the new Visitor Center.

Construction of a New Visitor Center - Track the Progress!

As of May 2009, Fort McHenry NM&HS will embark upon the construction of a new visitor center. Operational changes will be necessary during the construction period.
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Group Arrangements

These are the details every group leader needs to plan a successful visit. Schedule a video, a group program and assist with daily flag changes.
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Write to

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230-5393

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Phone

Visitor Information
(410) 962-4290

Group Arrangements
(410) 962-4290 ext. 243

Fax

(410) 962-2500

Climate

Mostly sunny, with humid, rainy periods throughout the year. Cold winters. Tends to be windy all year round. Summers generally hot and humid. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with walking shoes.