Bonus Footage-Inside Hampton National Historic Site
View or download video on Vimeo. Join us as we go inside the impressive Hampton National Historic Site. This video was created in partnership with the...
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Bonus Footage-Artifacts from Fort McHenry
View or download video on Vimeo. Join us as we go behind the scenes at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine to check out some of the...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779. His father, John Ross Key, had just returned from being a second lieutenant in Captain Thomas Price’s...
Dr. William Beanes
Dr. William Beanes was born on January 24, 1749, in Croom, a small town in Prince George’s County, Maryland. As a small child, Beanes grew up in an...
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...
Bombardment of Fort McHenry | Sep 13-14, 1814
BATTLE MAP | The American Battlefield Trust's map of the Bombardment of Fort McHenry, Maryland on September 13-14, 1814
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...