What is the arrival/departure process for groups?

What is the arrival/departure process for groups?

PRE-ARRIVAL:

Groups should pre-pay for their visit to Fort McHenry if they plan on entering the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area). To pre-pay, visit recreation.gov. Have the QR code that recreation.gov sends to you ready to be scanned when you enter the park.

Please brief your group on safety before exiting your vehicle. For additional information on park laws and policies, please review the Superintendent's Compendium.

ARRIVAL:

When your group arrives at Fort McHenry, please have them remain on the bus or outside the Visitor Center while the group leader checks in. The group leader should have the fee waiver confirmation and/or payment to present to the ranger at the Visitor Center desk. Program information will also be provided at this time. The Visitor Center is the park headquarters as well as a museum. Please have the group remain quiet so that others may enjoy their visit.


DEPARTURE:

Prior to leaving Fort McHenry, please have your group meet in a designated place. Please use sidewalks and crosswalks to load and unload passengers in designated areas. DO NOT have your group wait for the buses inside the park visitor center.