Event

Fife & Drum Music Demonstration at Fort McHenry

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Fee:

Because this program occurs within the Star Fort Historic Zone, the entrance fee applies. $15 per adult (16 and older) You can pay by going to the visitor center before going to the performance.

Location: LAT/LONG: 39.263219, -76.579864


Performance takes place on the parade ground inside the star fort.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

June 27, 2024 to August 11, 2024

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Living History
Performance

Description

Music played an important role in the daily lives of soldiers throughout history and specifically those garrisoned at Fort McHenry. A soldier's entire day would revolve around the sounds of fifes and drums. Join living historians in the famous "Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps" as they play period music and give a history of music's role at Fort McHenry.

*Program is weather dependent.

Reservation or Registration: No