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  • The British ships were unable to pass Fort McHenry and penetrate Baltimore Harbor because of its defenses which included a chain of 22 sunken ships and...
  • In 1933, Fort McHenry was transferred to the National Park Service and, in 1939, was designated as a National Monument.
  • But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore Harbor.
  • Aerial view of Fort McHenry, showcasing the strategic layout and defensive features of the fort, with its distinctive star-shaped design and expansive grounds...
  • On September 13 and 14, 1814, this star-shaped fort successfully repelled a British navy attack during the Battle of Baltimore.
  • In 1812, Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the music and lyrics for the national anthem, saw the American flag flying over Fort McHenry – this is what...
  • Surrounded by the beautiful Patapsco River, Fort McHenry wasn't always as peaceful as it is now.
  • The Baltimore Water Taxi Water transportation is provided to Fort McHenry from various locations around the Inner Harbor.
  • Fort McHenry's history began in 1776 when the citizens of Baltimore Town feared an attack by British ships.