Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is a Baltimore must-see destination. Scenes of the fort are described in Francis Scott Key's poem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
Locust Point-Fort McHenry Events
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is a Baltimore must-see destination. Scenes of the fort are described in Francis Scott Key's poem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
Navy ships will be docked and available for tours
October 4-8
Take a special tour of the vessels (through Monday Oct. 8 from 1:00 – 6:00 PM) and experience the life of a modern sailor! U.S., Canadian, and British Navy vessels along with U.S. Coast Guard and others are docked around the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Tide Point, and North Locust Point. View the locations of where each vessel is anchored throughout Baltimore.
Note: The Oak Hill at North Locust Point will be shutting down for tours at 4 pm on Monday in order to prepare for departure Tuesday.
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Fort McHenry Park Experience
October 5-7
Enjoy living history demonstrations, ranger talks, food and entertainment!
Air Show Baltimore
October 6-7
Fort McHenry is the prime viewing location for the most exceptional and expansive air show to occur in the skies over Fort McHenry and the Middle Branch! The USAF Thunderbirds will headline the event with flying demonstrations from the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Other feature performances include the Canadian F-18 Demo, the GEICO Skytypers, the USAF A-10 Demo, Scott Francis, and more!
Salute to Schooners
October 9
Schooners from the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race fire cannon salute toward Fort McHenry while students sing patriotic songs.
