Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

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.htm

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours and 45 minutes

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Living History

Performance

Description

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