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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic ShrineThe U.S. Marines perform during an evening tattoo ceremony.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Insects, Spiders, Centipedes, Millipedes
 

Butterflies are a delight to see at Fort McHenry:

Monarch
Mourning Cloak
Question Mark
Red Admiral
Painted Lady
Buckeye
Viceroy
Tiger Swallowtail
Spring Azure
Black Swallowtail
Cabbage Butterfly
Fritillary
Sulphur
Skipper
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.

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Last Updated: January 13, 2009 at 14:53 EST