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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2400 E Fort Ave

BaltimoreMD21230

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Local Phone: 410-962-4290

Fax: 410-962-2500

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March 30, 2026

Cara S

Excellent volunteer tour guide

Excellent experience. Our guide was a volunteer and extremely knowledgeable. Lead us on an interesting walk through the grounds

March 26, 2026

CrissyK3554

Nice fort

Ranger Ray shared with us that is you stand in three places you can understand what Francis Scott Key wrote about. The morning light (sun), the broad stripes (the flag) and the rockets red glare...

January 04, 2026

KBD87

A Great American experience!

I visited Ft McHenry as my first sightseeing destination in Baltimore. It is a fairly big area with lots to see and do. I started out with the 10 minute film in the visitor center and looked at the...

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