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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic ShrineCannon demonstrations are staged on most summer weekends.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Plan A Field Trip

A successful field trip begins with careful planning. The details necessary can be found with the Group Arrangements link.

You may contact Group Arrangements either by phone: 410-962-4290, x243, Monday afternoon from 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Wednesday morning from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon, or Friday morning from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (all times Eastern); or by e-mail: Group Arrangements

Pvt. William Williams, U.S. Artillery  

Did You Know?
Pvt. William Williams, a run-away slave, joined the U.S. Artillery and defended Fort McHenry. He was severely wounded during the battle and died two weeks later.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST