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Summer Hours: May 25-September 2, 2013
Park: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Star Fort: 9 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Visitor Center: 9 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
O! say can you see,...
by the dawn's 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 inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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Memorial Day Activities
MONDAY, MAY 27, 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. — Join National Park Service Rangers for a daylong program of Memorial Day observances.
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Long May It Wave
The Friends of Fort McHenry present a national curriculum on the War of 1812 and Fort McHenry for grades 4 through 8.
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US Navy Tattoo and 1812 Living History Weekend
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 6pm - 8pm our first Tattoo of the year featuring the United States Navy. Fort McHenry Guard Living History Weekend June 1 & 2
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Fort McHenry Guard - Defenders Return to the Fort!
SUMMER WEEKENDS - BEGINNING JUNE 1-2, 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. — Drills, barracks activities, artillery and musket firing demonstrations.
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War of 1812 Fife and Drum Camp June 2013
Registration now posted for War of 1812 Fife and Drum Camp, due by May 31, 2013. Students instructed in 1812 era Fife and Drum music and more!
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HOLD THE FORT!
A game of survival, strategy & nerve in the War of 1812! Try your skill and Hold the Fort!
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Cast Your Vote!
It is May 1812. America is on the brink of war. What do you think of the issues — and the decision to go to war?
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Group Arrangements
Fort McHenry is a great place for a group visit. Start your planning now for a successful trip.
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Did You Know?
Fort McHenry was garrisoned by Union troops during the Civil War. The fort served as a prison throughout the war.