• 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.

Visitor Centers

Fort McHenry

Open

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

Phone

410/962-4290

Location

Near the park entrance.

Exhibits

New interactive exhibits and movie are featured.

Available Facilities

The gift shop is owned and operated by the Evelyn Hill Corporation. For gift shop information call (410) 625-2330 or write Evelyn Hill Corporation, Fort McHenry NM&HS, 2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-5393. Restrooms, water fountain, light refreshments and a public phone are available.

Did You Know?

An aerial view of the students forming the Living American Flag.

Each May, 3,500 to 4,500 school children create the "Living American Flag" at Fort McHenry. The program is sponsored by The American Flag Foundation, Inc. More...