O! say can you see,...

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.

View of fort from Visitor Center
Plan Your Visit

What is open? What is closed? Are there fees? What can I do there? Find answers to all of these questions and more!

Guide to visitors for fees and passes
Fees & Passes

Find information about fees and passes to Fort McHenry

Coast Guard standing in formation at Fort McHenry's outer battery.
History & Culture

Links to both the historical and cultural significance of Fort McHenry throughout the years.

A ranger talking to a group of visitors behind the visitor center.
Ranger Programs

Find out what programs are happening throughout the year!

Park volunteer welcoming students at Visitor Center
Group Arrangements

Find all the information you need to bring your students or group to the park.

Living historians in Red Cross nurse and Army Medical Corps uniform in Sally Port
Veterans Day at Fort McHenry

Join us on November 11th to explore Armistice Day and the Origins of Veterans Day at Fort McHenry

Kids & Youth
Kids & Youth

Kids can have a great time at Fort McHenry! Find information on field trips, activities, and materials for the classroom.

Last updated: October 30, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2400 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230

Phone:

410 962-4290 x250

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