The significance of Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine can be summarized as the central role it played in the successful defense of Baltimore in the War of 1812 and the inspiration this defense gave to Francis Scott Key as he composed the United States' National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Events

Defenders' Day - The Star-Spangled Banner Weekend!!
Start Date: 2010-09-11 End Date: 2010-09-12
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland
Price: $7 - 16 & older. Free Saturday evening program for all ages
196th Anniversary of the 1814 Battle of Baltimore & the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner". Join us for Fort McHenry's flagship event! This three-day encampment and extravaganza is celebrated with over 100 War of 1812 reenactors, parades, military bands, fireworks, a symbolic ship-to-shore bombardment and much more!