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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic ShrineA soldier answers questions during the annual Civil War weekend.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Things To Know Before You Come

things to know before you come includes:

Lodging
Where To Eat
Pets
Accessibility
 

Pets are welcome on the fort grounds, but not in the historic area. This area is defined by the wooden fence which surrounds the fort.

Both the Visitor Center and the fort are accessible to wheelchairs. The Accessibility link offers more details.
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.”

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST