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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August 18, 2025

Benjamin J

Worth it!

Wonderful experience and a great way to spend you time in Baltimore definitely recommend you travel to fort Mchenry!!!

August 06, 2025

Christina B

Awesome Fort

This is a great Fort to stop and see if you love history. Very well maintained with helpful staff. Lots to see and look at. We were able to see their demonstration at 2 & learn some history about the...

August 06, 2025

megankO4778WD

Worth a stop

Lovely stop! The tour guide was informative and my kids got to help them switch the flag for a new one. It was very cool to see the fort and to learn the history behind the Star Spangled Banner.