Francis Scott Key awoke aboard a British warship after watching the terrifying 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry — and ... 14, 1814. The Baltimore attorney, in a fit of patriotic fervor ...

The Americans raised their 30-by-42-foot garrison flag the next ... Lee to house a fort aimed at protecting Baltimore from naval attacks (since Fort McHenry was the only other military defensive ...

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 ...

Knox County leaders inaugurated a new splash pad at French Memorial Park, completing coverage in all four geographic areas.

A gentleman passed here from Baltimore this morning, on whom the utmost reliance can be placed, who states that Fort McHenry was certainly reinforced with six hundred men. Also, that the ...

Complete Guide to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine located in Baltimore, Maryland! This guide includes history, things to do, where to stay, nearby camping, and so much more!

Here are five seasonal activities to celebrate spring in Baltimore. The Yoshino cherry trees at Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine are at their peak now. They are the same variety as ...

BALTIMORE -- Independence Day promises festivities, barbecues and of course, fireworks across the nation. Communities large and small are hosting festivities and Baltimore, a city rich with ...

“We’ve cleared the Fort McHenry Federal Channel for safe transit. USACE will maintain this critical waterway as we have for the last 107 years,” said Col. Estee Pinchasin, Baltimore District ...

Cherry blossoms in Baltimore are forecast to be under peak bloom after those in Washington, D.C.Video above from 2023 peak bloom of cherry blossoms in D.C.The grounds manager at the Fort McHenry ...