Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, site of the star-shaped fort that successfully defended Baltimore, Md., U.S., from a British attack during the War of 1812. This event was the inspiration for Francis Scott Key’s poem “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The fort, located at ...
Prepare to feel warm patriotic vibes during your visit to the Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine. Best known for its role in the War of
The article announces that the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine-New Visitor and Education Center in Baltimore, Maryland has received the Award of Merit in the Small Project under 10 million U.S. dollar Category of the 2011 ENR Southeast's Annual Best Projects Competition.D'...
Explore the unique selection of Americana souvenirs at Evelyn Hill Corp. Fort McHenry Gift Store at the Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore.
BALTIMORE -- A fire caused by a fuel spill prompted the closure of I-95 South at Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore Thursday morning, according to theMaryland Transportation Authority(MDTA). Around 6:26 a.m., officials said lanes were closed due to a crash with a fuel leak...
Fuel spill, fire prompts closure of I-95 South at Fort McHenry Tunnel in BaltimoreA fire caused by a fuel spill prompted the closure of I-95 South at Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore Thursday morning, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).Dec 6, 2024...
Key jotted down notes aboard the truce ship on September 14 and finished the poem upon his return to Baltimore the evening of the 16th. First titled "Defence of Fort McHenry," the poem was published the next day and was soon being sung to the tune of "To Anacreon in Heaven." Now know...
Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1955-1985Paul Scholfield
2017 Biennial Inspections of the Fort McHenry and Baltimore Harbor Tunnels for the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA)The implementation of the NTIS brings the operation, maintenance, inspection, and evaluation of tunnels up to the level of bridges and in line with the requirements of MAP-21....
A BANNER DAY Visitors to Baltimore often skip Fort McHenry, site of the 1814 battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem. But the fort, and the flag, have quite a tale to tell.Robert N. Jenkins