by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry! The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. national anthem. The fort's history holds many other stories too, from the Civil War to WWII.
What is open? Are there fees? What can I do there? Find answers to all of these questions and more!
Find out what programs are happening throughout the year!
Find all the information you need to bring your students or group to the park.
Learn about opportunities to bring history to life with the Fort McHenry Guard!
Find information about fees and passes to Fort McHenry.
Links to both the historical and cultural significance of Fort McHenry throughout the years.
Join us this summer for our War of 1812 Fife and Drum Music Camp!
Last updated: April 10, 2025
