Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Living History

Other

Performance

Description

Join us this summer for our War of 1812 Fife and Drum Music Camp!

Since its beginning in 2013, over 700 students have taken their first steps as musicians on the parade ground of Fort McHenry. Join us for a fun and educational experience that students will long remember.

Schedule

The camp will be held from Wednesday June 18th through Saturday June 21st 9:00 a.m. until 4:00p.m. Students will meet park staff for daily check-in at a large tent outside of the historic star fort. Students will then engage in four action-packed days. The week culminates with an 1812 Music Spectacular. Students will form their own Corps and display their accomplishments in a performance for the general public.

Activities

Raise the Star-Spangled Banner over the fort!
March to parade ground for roll call and inspection.
Musical training and workshops with professional instructors.
Military drill and marching.
Learn about the lives and work of musicians, soldiers, and sailors at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812!
Public musical performance on historic parade ground.

Materials

Instructors will supply students with:

Camp shirt
Bag for sheet music and fife or drumsticks
Water bottle

Students should bring the following:

Comfortable footwear
Hat
Sunglasses (optional)
Sunscreen
Boxed lunch in cool packs

More information

Reservation or Registration: Yes

To participate in the Fort McHenry War of 1812 Fife and Drum School, applications and registration must be completed online or mailed/emailed before Sunday, May 24, 2025. Ages 11 & up. There is no fee required. Acceptance into the school will be acknowledged via e-mail.

Make Reservation or Register