Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Travel Guide

 Yaqui Says:  Not only being one of our most cherished historical places. It has a beautiful view from the fort. As I strolled around on the walkway the wraps around the fort, and if your lucky with a wonderful clear sunny day, you will see a wonderful views. I try to imagine what it... 

 Yaqui Says:  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... 

 grandmaR Says:  ..does a trip here at some point in their school life. My son came all the way from St. Mary's county - I think he was in the fifth grade. I also have three snapshots (pictures 1, 3 and 4) from an album of my husband's family which were taken before 1955Children under 16 are... 

 basstbn Says:  The fort's brig provided this unusual opportunity for a family photo. Elizabeth and Allison looked so forlorn - don't know if they were tired and hungry, thought we were going to leave them there, or just good actors. 

 basstbn Says:  Flag raising and lowering ceremonies take place several times each day, and visitors are invited to take place in the process of folding the flag - an exact sized replica of that flown over the fort in 1814. My family was all amazed at how big the banner is, and after this... 

 basstbn Says:  The grounds and battlements of this star-shaped fort were more spacious than I had expected.Originally known as Fort Whetstone because it was built on Whetstone Point overlooking the Patapsco River, dates to 1776. It was renamed after James McHenry, Secretary of War under... 

 basstbn Says:  By all means, see the film in the visitors' center before journeying into the fort. This stirring movie is the most memorable one I have ever seen at any interpretive center, and leaves patriotic Americans with goose bumps.As a musician and former US Air Force bandsman, I... 

 mrclay2000 Says:  If the colonials failed to satisfy your curiosity regarding colonial soldiers and their way of life, a look into their living quarters, kitchens and magazines might help to explain how stark a soldier's life could be. 

 mrclay2000 Says:  A brief tour will show at a glance how the star fort's design protected various embrasures from incoming fire. Most of the mortar and brick outer walls are still standing, but parts of these are further protected by turfed revetments. As in any castle or fort design, the... 

 mrclay2000 Says:  The large barbette gun carriages swiveled on special mounts that allowed the fort's defenders to fire at enemy ships in the bay across a wide range. 

 Yaqui Says:  This is a wonderful way to travel if you want to see all of the Baltimore Inner Harbors attractions. It takes you or picks you up at various landings all over the harbor. Inside Route: Inner Basin Landings 1- Aquarium, 2 - Harbor Place, 3- Science Center, 4 - Rusty Scupper,... 

 mrclay2000 Says:  Fort McHenry is but a small fraction of the grounds for this national monument and historic shrine. You can walk a considerable distance along the perimeter at the edge of Chesapeake Bay before ever winding toward the star fort, whose guns are visible from almost every point... 

 mrclay2000 Says:  About the first thing to greet you when entering the grounds is this incongruous Greek colossus. Unless you're 15-feet tall, there is virtually no way to incorporate this seemingly misplaced statue into a photo with the star fort several hundred feet beyond. On overcast days...