Living history sailors assembled on deck of USS Constellation
Hardtack rounds
Living history sailors with oars with Baltimore skyline in background
Living history volunteer War of 1812 sailor with pie

1814 U.S. Navy Day

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Special Event
  • Jun 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM
  • Fees apply

Join us for 1814 U.S. Navy Day! Join Ship's Company Living History of Baltimore and Fort McHenry Guard sailors to learn about the U.S. Navy during the War of 1812! Explore the roles naval contractors, African Americans, and women played in supplying the nation's early navy with food, uniforms, rope, sails, and more. 

Program Schedule

10:00 a.m.  Hoist the Colors--morning flag change

11:00 a.m.  Artillery Drill Demonstration

1:00 p.m.  Cutlass Drill Demonstration

2:00 p.m.  Naval Weapons in the War of 1812

3:00 p.m.  Artillery Demonstration

5:00 p.m.  Evening Flag Change

 

Fees

Fee for entrance into the historic Star Fort is $15 per adult (age 16 years and up). America the Beautiful National Parks Passes are also accepted. Fee information is available at: https://www.nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Schedule

Date:

Jun 3, 2023

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

8 hours and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
Tags: living history, war of 1812, navy