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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic ShrineFort McHenry Guard fires the fort's morning gun.
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Birthplace of the National Anthem

“O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,” a large red, white and blue banner? “Whose broad stripes and bright stars . . . were so gallantly streaming!” over the star-shaped Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814. The valiant defense of the fort by 1,000 dedicated Americans inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” 
 
A busload of children arrive at Fort McHenry.

Group Arrangements

These are the details every group leader needs to plan a successful visit. Schedule a video, a group program and assist with daily flag changes.
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A group of students enjoying a lesson in the Defenders Room.

Teacher's Guide

Lessons written for grades 4 and 8, prepared using the Maryland State Department of Education Voluntary State Curriculum standards. These lessons may be used for both pre-visit and post-visit purposes.  
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Volunteer Information

Be a Visitor Services Volunteer or join the Fort McHenry Guard. Learn about the many volunteer opportunities available at Fort McHenry.  
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230-5393

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Visitor Information
(410) 962-4290

Group Arrangements
(410) 962-4290 ext. 243

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(410) 962-2500

Climate

Mostly sunny, with humid, rainy periods throughout the year. Cold winters. Tends to be windy all year round. Summers generally hot and humid. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with walking shoes.
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The Wonderful Human Flag  

Did You Know?
On September 12, 1914, the 100th anniversary of the British attack against Fort McHenry, 6500 local school children cloaked in red, white and blue, formed a giant replica of the Flag, which was appropriately named, “The Wonderful Human Flag.”

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Last Updated: January 05, 2009 at 13:16 EST