Event

American Bastille: Fort McHenry During the Civil War

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Fee:

This program enters the historic zone. For fee information, go to: https://www.nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Location:

Program begins at Chesapeake Map behind Visitor Center

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Monday and Wednesday

Dates:

June 02, 2024 to August 17, 2024

Time:

2:15 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

Type of Event

Guided Tour

Guided walking tour runs 30-45 minutes

Description

Following Abraham Lincoln’s election in 1860, there was a great rise in tensions throughout the nation, and particularly in the state of Maryland. Because of Maryland’s role as a border state, Fort McHenry would once again serve an important purpose in a time of war.

Join rangers to explore the role of Fort McHenry in securing Maryland for the Union during the Civil War, and to examine how its role as a prison and center of martial rule in Baltimore help us to consider the delicate balance between ensuring national security and safeguarding civil liberties.


More information

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

Living history volunteers standing sentry at sally port
Living history volunteers standing sentry at sally port
Learn more about Fort McHenry's role during the American Civil War
NPS/Tim Ervin
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