Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail!

The story of the Star-Spangled Banner was shaped by the events of the Chesapeake Campaign during the War of 1812. The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is currently in the planning phase. Through sites and landscapes, many of which you can visit now, the Trail will tell the stories of the events, people, and place that led to the birth of our National Anthem.

New Plan Identifies Water Access Opportunities

The new Star-Spangled Water Trails Opportunity Plan identifies 11 high-priority project areas where water access improvements could bring War of 1812 stories to life.

Toolkit Helps Sites and Regions Develop Interpretation that Works

What kinds of interpretative experiences do your visitors really want? The Interpretive Planning Toolkit guides parks, museums, and sites through an easy 8-step process to developing an interpretive strategy that meets the expectations of varied visitor audiences.

What do you know about the War of 1812?

Interested in developing new War of 1812-related interpretation for visitors to your site? Download the Star-Spangled Banner Trail Interpretive Plan for guidance on telling stories that resonate with your visitors.

Star-Spangled Banner Geotrail

Want to earn one of the few remaining collectible geocoins while you still can? Have fun with family and friends as you explore the Star-Spangled Banner Geotrail.

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410 Severn Avenue, Suite 314
Annapolis, MD 21403

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(410) 260-2470

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(410) 263-2137

Climate

The Chesapeake region, which includes Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, tends to be hot and humid during summer, temperate in the fall and late spring, and cold in winter.

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