• The Garrison Flag flies over Fort McHenry.

    Fort McHenry

    National Monument and Historic Shrine Maryland

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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.

Reptiles

Fort McHenry's reptile list includes:

American Toad
Leopard Frog
Snapping Turtle
Painted Turtle
Eastern Box Turtle
Northern Diamondback Terrapin
Red-eared Turtle
Map Turtle
Eastern Garter Snake
Black Rat Snake
Northern Water Snake

Did You Know?

Troops assembling on the Fort McHenry parade.

Fort McHenry was garrisoned by Union troops during the Civil War. The fort served as a prison throughout the war.