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I don't go to Ft. McHenry nearly enough.
I don't generally go for the National Park Service designation...about how the British stormed through DC, burnt the White House, and then had their butts kicked in Baltimore during the War of 1812 (a story I rather like, btw). I also don't come here for the fact that it is that battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the what is now the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. (A terrible song, by all accounts.)
Rather, I kick myself for not coming here as often as possible because it's a great place to be by the water, without the distraction of medicore chain restauants and tourist shops, and expensive waterfront condos. I like how it's generally quiet, besides the quacking of ducks and other waterfoul, the chirpping of seagulls, and the honks of tugboats.
I always marvel at the views, the boats, and the marine industrial nature of it all. It's a perfect place to walk, picnic, and just relax. Leave a Comment Address: Fort Avenue, Locust PointPhone: 410 962-4290Directions: About 3 miles southeast of the Inner HarborWebsite: http://www.nps.gov/fomc/
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The War of 1812 was declared by America against Britiain in response to their ships and cargo being confiscated by the British and French, who were involved in conflict from 1793-1815, but it was only after Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo in 1814 that things started to really heat up in America. The British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bladensburg, then set fire to Washington DC before setting their sights on Baltimore.
Fort McHenry was the sight during the Battle of Baltimore (part of the War of 1812) where the Americans successfully fended off a British attack in 1814 and stopped them from taking Baltimore but it's best known as the place that inspired Francis Scott Key, a Washington lawyer, to write a poem, which became America's National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner", as he sat detained on a US truce ship, looking at the 30 x 42 foot flag that was flying over the Fort.
Admission to the Fort was $5 and included a 15 minute movie on the history of the Fort. You can walk around the outside of the Fort at no charge, you'll see a sign posted past which you must pay admission. Inside the Fort you can see some of the barracks and places where arms and gunpowder were stored. And on the day we were there, a wedding! Leave a Comment Phone: 410 962-4290Directions: Take the water taxi to Fell's Point and transfer to the Fort McHenry water taxi, takes you right thereWebsite: http://www.nps.gov/fomc/
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 Preston on the ramparts of Ft.
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Their next target was Baltimore, but taking the city would require getting the Navy's big guns past Ft. McHenry -- especially after the British Army lost at North Point on the other side of te harbor. For 25 hours, 50 gunships pummelled the fort with a relenless rain of rockets and bombs -- if you stand on the forts ramparts you can almost see the armada at the feet of the Key Bridge. Yet, on the dawn of 14 September, as the bombardment halted, the weary soldiers raised the fort's flag and the British knew they had lost. And the citizens in Baltimore knew that their city and lives were spared. This moment of triumph inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star Spangled Banner" as he watched from a truce ship. In the song, he captures the relief and pride he felt seeing the flag unfurl in the breeze.
And he didn't even think about apologizing to Toronto. Leave a Comment Phone: 410 962-4290
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 "Long May She Wave" by Yaqui
The flag that is on display now is a replica of the one that is now in the Smithsonian in DC. It is measured 42 by 30 feet and was made by Mary Pickersgill. The fort has a wonderful display of exhibits and the visitor center presents a movie of the events that lead up to the battle and thereof. Leave a Comment Address: End East Fort Avenue, Baltimore MD 21230-5393Phone: (410) 962-4290Directions: I took the water taxi from the Baltimore Inner Harbor that dropped me off at Tide Point Landing 10 and there at big red bus took me directly to the Fort. I returned the same way. It was a lot of fun!Website: www.nps.gov/fomc.
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Not only being one of our most cherished historical places. It has a beautiful view from the fort. Make sure you explore all the buildings, displays and roam the grounds. Hopefully you come here on a clear day.
This is one of the most significant events in our history that gave birth to our most beloved National Anthem of the United States of America. A song created by Francis Scott Key that was witness to the battle of Baltimore and how our cherished and beloved flag endure the bombardment by the British on Fort McHenry.
The flag that is on display now is a replica of the one that is now in the Smithsonian in DC. It is measured 42 by 30 feet and was made by Mary Pickersgill. The fort has a wonderful display of exhibits and the visitor center presents a movie of the events that lead up to the battle and thereof. Leave a Comment Address: End East Fort Avenue, Baltimore MD 21230-5393Phone: 410 962-4290Directions: I took the water taxi from the Baltimore Inner Harbor that dropped me off at Tide Point Landing 10 and there at big red bus took me directly to the Fort. I returned the same way. It was a lot of fun!Website: www.nps.gov/fomc
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This fort also served as a prison during the Civil War and a welcoming point for thousands of European Immigrants.
This place witness one of the most significant events in our history that gave birth to our most beloved National Anthem of the United States of America. A song created by Francis Scott Key that was witness to the battle of Baltimore and how our cherished and beloved flag endure the bombardment by the British on Fort McHenry.
The flag that is on display now is a replica of the one that is now in the Smithsonian in DC. It is measured 42 by 30 feet and was made by Mary Pickersgill. The fort has a wonderful display of exhibits and the visitor center presents a movie of the events that lead up to the battle and thereof. Leave a Comment Address: End East Fort Avenue, Baltimore MD 21230-5393Phone: 410 962-4290Directions: I took the water taxi from the Baltimore Inner Harbor that dropped me off at Tide Point Landing 10 and there at big red bus took me directly to the Fort. I returned the same way. It was a lot of fun!Website: www.nps.gov/fomc
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It was during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814 that Francis Scott Key wrote the words to "The Star Spangled Banner". [If you are on your own boat there is a red white and blue buoy out by the Key Bridge so that you can see where Francis Scott Key's boat was anchored.]
You can get to Ft. McHenry by water taxi from the harbor (or by car if you insist). Most school children go to Ft. McHenry at least once on a school trip. It has been a very long time since I have been - I don't think I've been there since my children were in school. We have passed it on the water on our own boat (3 of the pictures below) and on a cruise ship.
Grounds: Daily, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Fort and Visitor Center: Daily, 8:00 A.M. to 4:45 P.M.
Summer Hours (June 1 - September 2, 2002): Grounds: Daily, 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Fort and Visitor Center: Daily: 8:00 A.M. to 7:45 P.M
Entrance fee to the historic fort is $ 5.00 for adults 17 and over. Children 16 and under are admitted free of charge. Leave a Comment Address: Patapsco RiverPhone: (410) 962-4290 for group toursDirections: Three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and just off I-95. Follow blue/green Fort McHenry directional signs. From I-95 northbound or southbound, take Exit 55 Key HighwayWebsite: http://www.nps.gov/fomc/
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This 18th century fort defended baltimore harboe during the war in 1812. This AMerican national anthem started here. Leave a Comment Address: 2400 E. Fort AVenuePhone: 410 962-4290
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I love history so I had to come here while I was in Baltimore for The Baltoberfest VT meet. Leave a Comment
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Fort McHenry is near the Baltimore Harbor and a must-see site of American history. This is where Francis Scott Key composed the Star Spangled Banner during the War of 1812. He was negotiating the release of a prisoner but was detained for most of the night on the British ship Tonnant. In the morning, when the sun rose, Key saw the U.S. flag still flying above the fort and thus knew that the British had not yet taken it. He was inspired to write a poem, which was later set to music and became our national anthem. Leave a Comment
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