The Fort McHenry quarter is part of a series being issued by the United States Mint that focuses on national parks and other federal sites. The America the Beautiful Quarters program, launched in ...

WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5 - The quarter, the 19th in a series commemorating America's parks and historical sites, will honor Fort McHenry.

Maryland is already depicted in currency. Now on the state's own special holiday, Defenders' Day, one of its most historic sites is too.

About the 1st of May last, a letter was published in the NEW-YORK TIMES, dated Fort McHenry, Sunday, April 28, 1861, which was headed "Curious Revelations of the Recent Defenceless Condition of ...

Host Liane Hansen travels to Fort McHenry in Baltimore with historian Anthony Pitch, author of "The Burning of Washington: The British Invasion of 1814." (Naval Institute Press; ISBN: 1557504253 ...

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 ...

The birthplace of The Star-Spangled Banner is rich with American history that goes beyond the War of 1812. Fort McHenry was instrumental in securing Baltimore for the Union in the early days of ...

Vince Vaise talked about Fort McHenry's little-known but important role in the Civil War, World War I, and beyond. Fort McHenry is the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner. American forces ...

BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) -- After the Senate showdown Friday night, the fourth government shutdown in a quarter-century began at the stroke of midnight.National Parks, such as Fort McHenry National ...

It is understood now that the fort has been reinforced, and that it is fully prepared to resist any attack that may be made upon it. This letter, however, shows the narrow escape we have had in ...

WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5 - The Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will commemorate Defenders' Day this weekend with activities for people of all ages.