The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House

The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Photo
This is the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen what is now our National Anthem.
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844 E Pratt St
Baltimore MD 21202
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  • Educational Resources Available
  • Family-Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Group Tour Rates Offered
  • Group-Friendly
  • Guided Tours/Guide Available
  • Maximum Group Participants
    100
  • Tour Length
    1-2 hrs.
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Rated 5 by Victoria B

June 07, 2026

Victoria B

Bringing History to Life

We had been reading books about Fort McHenry and Mary Pickersgill and all the things, so when we stopped by Baltimore, we just had to visit the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House. We didn't alert anyone...

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Rated 4 by Maryann L

May 25, 2026

Maryann L

Interesting Tour

The tour guide explained to our small group aspects of the historical house, the room where business was conducted and where the flags were made. Of course the special interest was the very large...

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Rated 5 by 703BillB703

August 01, 2025

703BillB703

Visiting the Star-Spangled Banner House on Francis Scott Key's 246th birthday

Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, built in 1793 when the area was known as Jonestown, is both a National Historic Landmark and a museum. It was the home of Mary Young Pickersgill, who sewed the...

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