Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Location: Baltimore, MD
O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? "Whose broad stripes and bright stars . . . were so gallantly streaming!" over the star-shaped Fort McHenry during the... More »
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Fort McHenry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fort McHenry , in Baltimore, Maryland, is a star shaped fort best known for its role in the War of 1812 when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in the Chesap...
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The official National Park Service website for Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. ... Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine...
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Fort McHenry will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. ... over the star-shaped Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814. The valiant defense of the fort by 1,000 dedicated Americans inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner.
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Fort McHenry Tunnel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fort McHenry Tunnel is one of two tunnels that carry traffic underneath the Baltimore Harbor. It is named for Fort McHenry, under which it passes. The tunnel, opened on November 23, 1985, closed...
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Description and photographs of Fort McHenry. ... Fort McHenry is forever associated with Francis Scott Key's composition of "The Star Spangled Banner." Built as part of the East Coast defense system, Fort McHenry replaced Fort Whetstone.
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Fort McHenry Today ... ; Fort McHenry from the air. ... The muzzles of two guns flank the Stars and Stripes as seen from the outer walls of Fort McHenry.
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Information about Fort McHenry in the Civil War. Facts, links and resources. ... Fort McHenry located on the tip of a peninsula in Maryland's Baltimore Harbor, held a wide variety of prisoners during the Civil War.
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At the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, you’ll find something quite rare: A fun-filled, interactive experience where you and your entire family will become part of one of the most important stories of our nation ... Here, you’ll step into living history as you meet Mary Pickersgill, ... And you can do it all in a half day,
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