July 27, 2011
The British are Coming
A special performance by the Fort George Fife and Drum Corps from Canada!
August 12, 2010
Star-Spangled Banner Weekend 2010
Star-Spangled Banner Weekend to be commemorated in Baltimore and at Fort McHenry September 10, 11 & 12, 2010!
May 17, 2010
Mount Auburn Cemetery on Memorial Day
Fort McHenry Rangers visit Mount Auburn Cemetery on Traditional Memorial Day
May 13, 2010
Bike Restrictions at Fort McHenry
Due to construction of a new visitor center, a temporary prohibition on bicycle use has been issued.
April 14, 2010
The Fort McHenry Experience
April 19-23, 2010 - An education program that immerses students from selected Baltimore City schools in the history of Fort McHenry.
November 17, 2009
Celebrate the Yuletide Season with Candlelight Tours
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September 14, 2009
New Classroom Lesson Plan Celebrates Star-Spangled Banner
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August 11, 2009
Defenders Day - The Star-Spangled Banner Weekend
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July 22, 2009
2009 Special Events
In preparing your travel plans, Fort McHenry is offering several special events for the 2009 season.
July 21, 2009
Fort Flag and Fire
Each Saturday during the Summer, fort visitors will have the opportunity to partake in our newest Ranger program: Fort, Flag and Fire.
July 10, 2009
U.S. Army to Perform at Twilight Tattoo Ceremony
Come to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine on August 1 at 6:00 p.m. for the most musical and colorful twilight tattoo ceremony of the summer season!
June 30, 2009
An Old-Fashioned Fourth
Independence Day will be celebrated at Fort McHenry in true wild and historic fashion with cannon-firing, toasting and feasting!
June 25, 2009
Possible Fort Closure
The Star Fort of Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine may be closed on any day from June 29 until July 3rd for the installation of a new flagpole.
June 16, 2009
Fee Free Weekends at Fort McHenry
Entrance fees at Fort McHenry will be suspended on the weekends of June 20- 21, July 18-19 and August 15-16.
June 04, 2009
Star Fort Closed
The Star-Spangled Banner will still wave by the “Dawn’s Early Light” but on a new flagpole. On June 19, 2009 the existing pole, dating to 1989, will be removed.
May 26, 2009
US Navy to Perform at Twilight Tattoo Ceremony
Come to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine on June 27 at 6:00 p.m. for a special twilight tattoo ceremony featuring patriotic music, military pageantry and living history!
October 20, 2008
Fort McHenry Honors Veterans
Fort McHenry Honors Veterans with Special Displays and Living History Presentation!
September 03, 2008
The Star-Spangled Banner Weekend
Schedule of Activities for The Star- Spangled Banner Weekend, September 12-14, 2008
January 31, 2008
2008 Special Events
Plan to visit Fort McHenry during one of the special events planned for 2008.
October 26, 2007
Celebrate the Yuletide Season with Special Candlelight Tours
Celebrate the Yuletide Season with Special Candlelight Tours!
