Fort McHenry was built on the original site of the Earthen Star Fort known as Fort Whetstone. Completed in 1803, Fort McHenry played a pivotal role during the War of 1812 Battle of Baltimore.

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WEBVTT I DON'T KNOW IF YOU KNOW IT IS NATIONAL PARKS WEEK, BUT IT IS. AND THERE IS A VERY SPECIAL EVENT GOING ON. THEY ARE GOING TO COMMEMORATE THE WRITING -- THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE WRITING OF ...

Following the Battle of Baltimore, Fort McHenry remained an active military site for more than 100 years. During the Civil War, the fort served as a prison for Confederate soldiers and sympathizers, ...

There’s another part of the story of Fort McHenry, one that is not much concerned ... realize the extent of the federal presence. A battle need not have taken place for a spot to be important.” ...

Now it is 30 by 34 feet, reduced by wear and tear at Fort McHenry and by uncounted bits ... "The flag will not be restored to look like new," Zoidis said. "The country has been through wars ...

OUR LOCATION TODAY IS FORT MCHENRY ON A GORGEOUS ... AND THIS STARTS LIKE A BLOOM FLOWER AND OPENS UP IN STAR SHAPED. THIS IS FUCHSIA THAT IS GREAT. SOME OF THEM LOOK LIKE FIREWORKS A LITTLE ...

Many of the 1,400 students at Fort McHenry on Friday had heard about ... “I don’t even look like a kid from West Baltimore anymore. I look like somebody important, somebody with a purpose.” ...

The Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will commemorate Defenders' Day this weekend with activities for people of all ages. The weekend event honors the "Battle of Baltimore," in ...