Completed in 1803, Fort McHenry played a pivotal role during the War of 1812 Battle of Baltimore. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine was the last line of defense for the United ...

During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ ... the issues that led to the War of 1812. "The War of 1812 was the most narrowly decided war in American history," said Tina Orcutt, Fort McHenry. "And this is a way for ...

In September 1814, during the War of 1812, British naval forces launched a relentless bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor. For 25 grueling hours, approximately 1,800 shells rained down on ...

The National Park Service is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with a new online ... was introduced Monday morning at Baltimore's Fort McHenry, a pivotal battleground in the ...

Baltimore has landed nearly $1.6 million in federal funds to expand the Charm City Circulator to Fort McHenry within the ... to get around for the War of 1812 bicentennial celebrations.

BALTIMORE — There are no bombs bursting in air over Fort McHenry but the star-spangled banner still waves proudly above its ramparts, as it did after a massive British naval bombardment during ...

President Trump was marking Memorial Day with appearances at Arlington National Cemetery and Baltimore’s historic Fort McHenry ... British during the War of 1812 -- that became "The Star ...

11 a.m. A program on the Battle of Baltimore at the Chesapeake Map, where visitors can learn about phases of the fight past the attack on Fort McHenry. 12 p.m. The Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum ...

Baltimore's Key Bridge ... witnessed the failed British bombardment of Fort McHenry in September 1814. The bombardment was a key turning point in the War of 1812, forcing the British to abandon ...

It made real “The Star-Spangled Banner,” America’s anthem, whose words were inspired by the bombardment of Fort McHenry ... Baltimore to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

Its a picturesque, unique sight as the official opening of commemoration of the War of 1812. Baltimore was very ... arrival from vantage points at Fort McHenry, Harbor Hospital and around the ...