Citizen Soldiers: 1814 Militia Day
Join the Chesapeake Independent Blues and Fort McHenry Guard militia to learn about the U.S. Militia during the War of 1812. Explore the roles of soldiers and civilians played in protecting the city of Baltimore and the State of Maryland from the British attacks during the War of 1812. The fort will be brought to life with musket and cannon demonstrations, children’s musket drill, fife and drum music, and more!
Program Schedule
10:00 a.m. Morning Flag Change
11:00 a.m. Musket Demonstration
1:00 p.m. Children’s Musket Drill
2:00 p.m. Artillery Demonstration
3:00 p.m. Children’s Musket Drill
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
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- Children’s Program
- Living History
- Performance