Trip Idea

Paid Entry

Multiple Parks

Living historians lining up in formation inside the historic star fort.
Topic(s) Forts, Incarceration, Jails and Prisons, Coastal Defenses, Maritime - Military, Piracy and Privateering, Ships and Shipwrecks, Hospital, Military, Artillery, Battlefields, Infantry and Militia, US Army, Monuments and Memorials, Wars and Conflicts, Civil War, War of 1812, US Coast Guard, US Navy, World War I, Women's History, US Marines, Music, World War II more »
Activities Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Educational, Inspirational, Indoors, Outdoors, Group Friendly more »
Parks Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
  • 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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  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Ranger's Choice Programs
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Guided Tours
    • Pets: Yes
    • Duration: 25–45 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A ranger speaks to a crowd outside the Fort McHenry visitor center.

    Daily programs being offered at Fort McHenry NM&HS!

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  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Fort McHenry Audio Tours
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Duration: 45–90 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Visitors taking selfies with buddy bison.

    Learn how to take an audio tour of Fort McHenry!

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  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Living History at Fort McHenry
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Living History
    • Pets: Yes
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A group of living historians stand in the fort with the large garrison flag flying in the background

    Learn about how to experience living history at Fort McHenry.

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Last updated: February 19, 2022