Baltimore Sights

Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine

#4 of 88 things to do in Baltimore

#4 of 88 things to do in Baltimore

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  • Address
    • 2400 E Fort Ave
  • Transport
    • 1, 64
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 410 962 4290
  • Price
    • adult/child $7/free
  • Hours
    • 8am-5pm

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The Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine is one of the most visited sites in Baltimore. This star-shaped fort was instrumental in saving the city from the British Navy in the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. After a long night of bombs bursting in air, prisoner Francis Scott Key saw the tattered flag still waving, and the national anthem 'The Star-Spangled Banner' (set to the tune of a popular drinking song) was born.

 

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