Trip Idea

1 Hour Visits

Multiple Parks

Living historians in the historic fort with a rainbow in the background.
Topic(s) Poetry and Literature, Forts, Coastal Defenses, Maritime - Military, Military, Artillery, Battlefields, Infantry and Militia, US Army, US Navy, Monuments and Memorials, Music, Wars and Conflicts, War of 1812, Commerce, Civil War, Jails and Prisons, Piracy and Privateering, Hospital, US Coast Guard, US Marines, World War I more »
Activities Park Film, Bookstore and Park Store, Museum Exhibits
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Educational, Inspirational, Indoors, Outdoors, Group Friendly more »
Parks Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Indoors
  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Fort McHenry Movie
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Park Film
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Visitor Center
    • Duration: 12–12 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A ranger gives directions at the visitor center desk.

    Fort McHenry's introductory film is one of the most popular activities at the park.

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  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Fort McHenry Park Gift Shop
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Bookstore and Park Store
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Park Visitor Center
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    The front of the Fort McHenry visitor center on a cloudy day.

    An overview of the Fort McHenry park gift shop.

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Outdoors
  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Visit The Star Fort Historic Zone
    • Activity Fee: Yes
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Star Fort
    • Duration: 45 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A living historian greets visitors at the entrance of the historic zone.

    Learn how to visit the Star Fort historic zone!

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Last updated: February 19, 2022