Fort McHenry

Francis Scott Key watched the land/sea battle between the English Navy and the American soldiers defending the approaches to Baltimore in the War of 1812. The old fort has been rehabilitated into pristine condition and makes a great opportunity to see American history up close. The volunteers who man the ramparts give the feeling that we have stepped into early 19th Century war-torn Maryland. The Stars and Stripes still dominate this land, thanks to the men who put their lives on the line when their nation needed them.