Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine

Name: Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine
Address: 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, US
Telephone: 410-962-4290

The Fort's successful defense during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 inspired the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Film, interpretive programs, living history, special events. Part of Maryland's 2020 Year of the Woman. NOTE: Operations may be impacted by COVID-19, please check website for more info.

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Hours

Daily, 9am-5pm
Summer: 9am-6pm
closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Location

2400 E Fort Ave

Baltimore MD 21230

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Local Phone: 410-962-4290
Fax: 410-962-2500

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November 23, 2020

Jimbo18slice

Good for a quick walk

Fort is closed due to covid, can only walk around with underwhelming views of the fort and dirty bay water packed with big ships. Would love to go back and go inside the fort.

September 12, 2020

jessiema54

Learning and having fun

We took the grandkids here last fall. We had so much fun learning about the history of Baltimore and Fort McHenry. The boys loved seeing the cannons and jail. We enjoyed the videos and seeing the...

September 09, 2020

Signs123

Huge Disappointment

Visitor center was closed. Well in to the month of September and people are still having to put up with this foolishness. A huge disappointment and total waste of time. Vice President Pence recently...