The primary 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 our National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Events

Fort McHenry Guard - Defenders Return to the Fort
Start Date: 2007-05-26 End Date: 2007-09-02
Summer Weekends 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland
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Experience the daily life of the War of 1812 soldier, sailor and citizen through presentations by the Fort McHenry Guard. Dressed in replica clothing of the early Nineteenth Century, the Guard condusts drills, barracks activities, artillery and musket firing demonstrations, civilian activities, and children's programs.

Defenders' Day - The Star-Spangled Banner Weekend!!
Start Date: 2008-09-12 End Date: 2008-09-14
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland
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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!