Flag Change Programs

The garrison flag being raised over Fort McHenry.

NPS/Tim Ervin

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. 

*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Details

Duration

10-15 Minutes

Activity

Guided Tours

Pets Allowed

No

No pets are allowed within the historic zone (fee area).

Activity Fee

Yes

The flag change occures within the fee area of the park, it costs 15$ per adult to enter the area.

Location

Star Fort Historic Zone (Fee Area)

The historic star fort is located within the fee area of the fort.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

The flag change programs are entirely weather dependent, meaning they are less likely to happen in the winter.

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The flag change prgrams occure in the middle of the star fort with brick walkways. that are wheelchair accessible.