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Special Event
Event
1814 U.S. Navy Day
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Fee:
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.htmDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
8 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Description
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