Two living historians in 1812 gear posing in front of the large garrison flag.

"Bombs Bursting in Air" War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

  • 45 - 90 minutes
  • 11 tour stops

Learn how the bombardment of Fort McHenry in September of 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner, today's National Anthem, making Baltimore and Fort McHenry the original "Home of the Brave."

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