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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Site Index
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Contact Us 21-February-2006
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine 21-February-2006
Frequently Asked Questions 21-February-2006
Lesson Plans - Grade 4 06-March-2006
For Kids
Be A Junior Ranger 28-February-2006
For Kids 28-February-2006
For Teachers
Curriculum Materials 23-February-2006
Fee Waiver 14-July-2006
Fee Waiver Application 2007 10-April-2007
For Teachers 23-February-2006
Group Arrangements 09-March-2006
Lesson Plans - Grade 4 03-April-2006
Lesson Plans - Grade 8 03-April-2006
Lesson Plans & Teacher Guides 31-March-2006
Other Resources 03-August-2006
Plan A Field Trip 08-March-2006
Public Safety 14-July-2006
Teacher's Guide 05-April-2006
War of 1812 - Baltimore's Role 11-December-2007
History & Culture
"All The Laws But One," A Writ of Habeas Corpus, May 1861 09-August-2006
"The Star-Spangled Banner" / "To Anacreon in Heaven" 09-August-2006
A Black Soldier Defends Fort McHenry 09-August-2006
Baltimore Bastille 09-August-2006
Discover Fort McHenry 10-August-2006
Fort McHenry, 1776-Present 10-August-2006
Fort McHenry: An American Fort, 1794-1994, Celebrating 200 Years 10-August-2006
Francis Scott Key 09-August-2006
H.M.S. Volcano: The Carcasses Red Glare 09-August-2006
History & Culture 03-August-2006
Ordering the Fort McHenry Video 10-August-2006
Orpheus: Who is he?/Why is he at Fort McHenry? 10-August-2006
Over There, Over Here, U.S. Army General Hospital No. 2 10-August-2006
The 1814 Appearance of Fort McHenry 09-August-2006
The Defenders 09-August-2006
The Great Garrison Flag 09-August-2006
The Pratt Street Riot 09-August-2006
The Star Fort/Why Baltimore? 09-August-2006
U.S. Coast Guard Training Station, 1942-1945 09-August-2006
Various Plans/Drawings of the Fort 10-August-2006
Video Purchase 18-June-2008
Park Management
2003 State of the Park Report 12-July-2006
2004 State of the Park Report 11-July-2006
2005 State of the Park Report 11-July-2006
Alternative Transportation Study 2004 12-July-2006
An Archeological Overview 12-July-2006
Boundary Study 06-August-2008
Centennial Initiative 30-August-2007
Centennial Initiative 2016 23-August-2007
Cultural Landscape Report 2004 12-July-2006
DCP 2004 Appendices ABC 11-July-2006
DCP 2004 Appendix D 11-July-2006
DCP 2004 Appendix E 11-July-2006
DCP 2004 Appendix F 11-July-2006
Development Concept Plan 2004 With Graphics 11-July-2006
Development Concept Plan 2004 Without Graphics 11-July-2006
Finding of No Significant Impact 12-July-2006
FOMC Centennial Strategy 28-August-2007
Fort McHenry Initiates Project Planning Activities for Education and Administration Facilities 12-July-2006
Management 08-June-2006
National Register of Historic Places Nomination 12-July-2006
Park Planning 11-July-2006
SSB Trail Study 18-September-2006
Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2001-2005 12-July-2006
Visitor Services Facility and Transportation Planning - 11/04 Openhouse Brochure 12-July-2006
Park News
2008 Special Events 31-January-2008
Bird Sightings July 2007 30-August-2007
Contact Public Affairs 13-March-2007
Key Notes 21-February-2008
News 20-September-2007
News Releases 09-March-2007
Star-Spangled Banner Weekend 03-September-2008
The Fort McHenry Register 01-September-2008
The Star-Spangled Banner Weekend 03-September-2008
Photos & Multimedia
Photo Gallery 20-July-2006
Photos & Multimedia 24-February-2006
Plan Your Visit
Accessibility 28-February-2006
Fees & Reservations 23-February-2006
Filming/Photography - long form 23-January-2008
Filming/Photography - short form 23-January-2008
For Kids 28-February-2006
Group Arrangements 24-January-2008
How To Get There 13-July-2006
Lodging 13-March-2007
Maps 11-April-2006
Museums 14-March-2006
Nearby Attractions 06-March-2006
Operating Hours & Seasons 22-February-2006
Outdoor Activities 06-March-2006
Permits 23-January-2008
Pets 28-February-2006
Places To Go 06-March-2006
Plan Your Visit 21-February-2006
Schedule Of Events 21-February-2006
Special Use Permit 21-March-2008
Things To Do 21-February-2006
Things To Know Before You Come 28-February-2006
Visitor Centers 06-March-2006
Where To Eat 27-March-2007
Support Your Park
Join Our Friends 31-March-2006
Support Your Park 07-March-2006
Volunteer 07-March-2006
Volunteer Application 14-July-2006
An aerial view of Fort McHenry.  

Did You Know?
Fort McHenry was built prior to the War of 1812. The fort is named for James McHenry, Secretary of War, 1796-1800.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST