• Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort on Locust Point, now a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Today, Fort McHenry serves not only as a cherished historical site but as an emblematic presence in Baltimore, enlightening visitors about its past grandeur.
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  • by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry!
  • Explore the fort’s architecture and strategic significance in defending Baltimore. **Affiliate links**: Book a guided tour of Fort McHenry to delve deeper into its history.
  • Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, Baltimore, Maryland. 22,724 likes · 792 talking about this · 127,239 were here.
  • The easternmost end of the Baltimore Peninsula was the best natural location to build the defensive fort, Fort McHenry, to protect the city.
  • Fort McHenry's history began in 1776 when the citizens of Baltimore Town feared an attack by British ships.
  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is comprised of the Star Fort, cannon batteries, seawall, walking trail, and other historical structures.
  • A “quick” visit to Fort McHenry National Monument near Baltimore, Maryland turned out to be an experience that touched my heart in a profound way.