Baltimore during the War of 1812
By 1812, the port city of Baltimore had solidified its place in the young United States as a burgeoning economic metropolis. Although it was founded...
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Short History of The Star Spangled Banner
As the sun broke the horizon on September 13, 1814, Vice Admiral Alexander Cochrane gave the order for British naval ships to commence firing at Fort...
Fort McHenry
The failed bombardment of Fort McHenry forced the British to abandon their land assault on the crucial port city of Baltimore. This British defeat was...
Make Some History This Weekend in Baltimore
For a day trip a long weekend or for a full week, Baltimore means fresh breezes off Chesapeake Bay, delicious fresh seafood, and plenty to do.
The Battle of Caulk’s Field: Forgotten Fight of the Chesapeake Campaign
Before the British encircled Baltimore by land and sea, they clashed with American forces up and down Chesapeake Bay. One of the most important such...
Let it Rain Militia: The Critical Battle for the Chesapeake
It seemed that winning one war for national independence wasn't enough. When British warships invaded the Chesapeake Bay, Americans rallied to defend...
O Say Can You See: The Bombardment of Fort McHenry
The striking visual has pervaded our national imagination: The first rays of a new day reveal the symbol of a nation — young but strong — standing...
Tour War of 1812 Baltimore in One Day
The city of Baltimore served as the sight for perhaps the most culturally significant battle in American History. Not only did it turn the British...
Fort McHenry Battlefield
The birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner, Fort McHenry still stands as it did when "the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof...
Fort McHenry - September 13-14, 1814
BATTLE MAP | The American Battlefield Trust's map of the Bombardment of Fort McHenry, Maryland on September 13-14, 1814