The failed bombardment of Fort McHenry forced the British to abandon their land assault on the crucial port city of Baltimore. This British defeat was a turning point in the War of 1812, leading …

Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort on Locust Point, now a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. It is best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it …

On June 18, 1812 the United States declared war on England following several disputes around “Free Trade & Sailor’s Rights.” Fort McHenry’s role became even more vital in 1813 when …

Within a half hour, two bomb ships and the Erebus were keeping up a sustained bombardment of the fort. The defenders at the fort returned fire, scoring hits on the some of the frigates and …

Jan 2, 2019 · The Battle of Fort McHenry was fought September 13/14, 1814, during the War of 1812 (1812-1815). Part of the larger Battle of Baltimore, the Battle of Fort McHenry saw the …

Mar 27, 2025 · The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. national anthem. The …

Feb 27, 2025 · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, site of the star-shaped fort that successfully defended Baltimore, Md., U.S., from a British attack during the War of 1812. …

Jan 27, 2024 · The War of 1812 is no doubt Fort McHenry's most famous period of activity in its history. It was featured as a prominent role not only during the Battle of Baltimore, but also the …

Jul 6, 2020 · It was England’s most powerful naval armament, floating siege ships capable of inflicting severe damage and further sup­ported by the rocket ship HMS Erebus with her 32 …

The War of 1812 was begun when Congress declared war on Great Britain for repeatedly violating U.S. sovereignty. American ships were being stopped and their sailors were being impressed …