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

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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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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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Central Maryland

	ADA Accessible Admission/Tickets Required Concessions Family-Friendly Free Parking Group-Friendly On-site Motorcoach Parking Pet-Friendly Student Group-Friendly Weddings

September 08, 2021

Aerowing

Wonderful Place To. See

This fort is a great piece of American history. Everyone should be able to get a chance to visit it at least once in their lifetime. It’s easy to get to,, actually there’s a free bus that stops in...

September 08, 2021

An0nyMs

Visitor Center open, bring/buy your flag for the flagpole

The visitor center was open the day after Labor Day. Don't miss the exhibits inside... they give a meaningful and inspiring intro to the fort. If you bring your own US flag or buy one in the gift...

September 02, 2021

990abbym

Wonderful fort to visit

Loved it there. So much history, the short video was wonderful and the fort was awesome. You can buy the tickets from the gift shop inside the visitor center for $15 each or purchase online. There’s...