Fort McHenry: Preserving the Spirit of Liberty

The events surrounding September 13, 1814 guarantee Ft. McHenry's place in American History. From the days of its construction through the infamous 25 hour battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner, to the continuing service the Fort provided during the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the complete story of Ft. Mc Henry's rich history is told.