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 ...

“This is the feel-good side of the War of 1812,” says Vince Vaise, Fort McHenry’s chief interpreter. “We won the battle here, we don’t hate the British anymore, and the flag and national ...

The flag that Francis Scott Key saw raised over Fort McHenry ... battle for Fort McHenry, an historic victory that interrupted a string of U.S. defeats during the War of 1812.