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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Nature & Science
 

Although the majority of visitors come to learn about the history of Fort McHenry, nature and science offer additional opportunities.

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The Wonderful Human Flag

Did You Know?
On September 12, 1914, the 100th anniversary of the British attack against Fort McHenry, 6500 local school children cloaked in red, white and blue, formed a giant replica of the Flag, which was appropriately named, “The Wonderful Human Flag.”

Last Updated: January 09, 2009 at 10:27 MST