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Special Event

Proprietress, Patriot, Nurse, and Spy: The Unconventional Women of Fort McHenry

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Fee:

Fee is required to enter the Star Fort.

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Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Time:

2:15 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Guided Tour

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Description

Join a park ranger to explore the stories of unconventional women throughout Fort McHenry's history. This guided tour will begin at the Visitor Center and travel throughout the historic Star Fort. 

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Shannon McLucas

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Image Gallery

living history volunteers demonstrating work of laundresses during 19th century

two women in World War I nurse uniforms with flag flying overhead

man dressed as U.S. Civil War-era soldier with woman in 19th century dress

woman in World War II Womens Army Corps uniform with jeep in background

Living history volunteers demonstrating the work of laundresses during War of 1812
NPS/Tim Ervin

Living history volunteers dressed as World War I nurses
NPS/Tim Ervin

Living history volunteers depict the detention of Civil War-era spy
NPS/Tim Ervin

Living history volunteer interpreting women's military service during World War II
NPS/Tim Ervin