• 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.

Museums

Star Fort

Open

Daily, 8 A.M.-4:45 P.M.

Phone

410/962-4290

Location

Within 200 yards of the Visitor Center.

Exhibits

Exhibits of historical and military memorabilia, electric battle map, restored barracks, restored flag pole. New exhibits include the Commander's Quarters, Guard House, Powder Magazine and the Enlisted Men's Quarters.

Available Facilities

Restrooms are located in the Star Fort.

Did You Know?

The Wonderful Human Flag

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.”