Fort McHenry Library

Visit the new Fort McHenry Library website for additional historical information.

Site Bulletins

These site bulletins are handed out at the Visitor Center's front desk. You now have the opportunity to view them on your computer (PDF format) and to make copies as needed.

War of 1812

1. A Black Soldier Defends Fort McHenry

2. Francis Scott Key

3. H.M.S. Volcano: and the Carcasses Red Glare, September 13, 1814

4. The Defenders

5. The Great Garrison Flag

6. The Star Fort/Why Baltimore?

7. "The Star-Spangled Banner" / "To Anacreon In Heaven"

The Civil War

1. "All The Laws But One,": A Writ of Habeas Corpus, May 1861

2. Baltimore Bastille

3. The Pratt Street Riot

World Wars

1. Over There, Over Here, U.S. Army General Hospital No. 2

2. U.S. Coast Guard Training Station, 1942-1945

Additional Items of Interest

1. Discover Fort McHenry - A Walking Tour of the Fort

2. Fort History, 1776-Present

3. Fort McHenry: An American Fort, 1794-1994, Celebrating 200 Years

4. Orpheus: Who is he?/Why is he at Fort McHenry?

5. The 1814 Appearance of Fort McHenry

6. Various Plans/Drawings of the Fort

Ordering the Fort McHenry Video

"The Defense of Fort McHenry" - As shown in the Visitor Center's Auditorium is now available in DVD format ($19.95) + shipping/handling.