MD, USA
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Battlefield
Star-shaped masonry fort on Whetstone Point that withstood a twenty-five-hour British naval bombardment on September 13–14, 1814. Built 1798–1803 on Revolutionary War earthworks and named for James McHenry, Washington's aide-de-camp. The garrison flag flying at dawn inspired Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Visiting Today
Address
2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
Connected Events
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Maryland Declaration of Rights Adopted
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