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.

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

April 24, 2025

846jonip

Wonderful visit

Excellent, free visitor center with a great movie that explains the whole history of "The Star Spangled Banner". All that and parking are free. It's just a $15 fee to go into the historic fort. We...

April 08, 2025

khanasifm6

Spring walk and Visit to the Fort with history

Today I decided to visit Fort McHenry for spring walk along the banks of mighty Atlantic. This is fort with history, you will need day pass or national park service annual pass if you want to visit...

March 26, 2025

ednaboylelewicki

Fort McHenry and The Star Spangled Banner

It was great to see the fort that was defended against British attack during the War of 1812. The sturdiness of the Fort, constructed in traditional 5-point star shape, helped the Americans. The...