Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Pictures

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Welcome to the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Website of pictures within the World from the Web Home page. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this Historic park covers approximately 43 acres on Whetstone Point. The park is three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and just off I-95. Follow the blue/green Fort McHenry directional signs along all major routes to the park. From I-95 northbound or southbound, take Exit 55 Key Highway and follow Fort McHenry signs on Key Highway to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence Street and then left on Fort Avenue. Proceed one mile to the park. From the Inner Harbor, take Light Street south to Key Highway. Turn left and follow the Fort McHenry signs to Lawrence Street. Turn right on Lawrence Street and then left on Fort Avenue to the park.
During the War of 1812, in the year of 1814, British forces were poised to enter the city of Baltimore. What stood between their powerful navy and the city was Fort McHenry. This late 18th century star-shaped fort is world famous as the birthplace of the United States' national anthem. The guardian of Baltimore's harbor, it was the valiant defense of Fort McHenry by American forces during a British attack on September 13-14, 1814, that inspired 35 year old poet-lawyer, Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." The fort was bombarded for over 25 hours, with anywhere between 1500-1800 shells and newly developed rockets. Following the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812, the fort never again came under attack. However, it remained an active military post off and on for the next 100 years.
Strolling and sightseeing are popular activities at the fort. Facilities and services exist in nearby Baltimore city. For further information contact the End of East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD. 21230-5393 or call 410-962-4290.

All the pictures below are from Fort McHenry, using film and digital cameras.

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Standing in front of the fort, the large US flag known as "Old Glory".
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Inside the star structured fort, the buildings that were the forts barricks and storage facilities.
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From the forts grounds, the surrounding area and the Patapsco River.
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