Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Maryland
$15
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! The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. national anthem. The fort's history holds many other stories too, from the Civil War to WWII.
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Entrance fees
$15.00 — Entrance - Per Person
$15.00 — Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
$15.00 — Commercial Entrance - Per Person
Hours
Park Grounds and Parking Lot Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Park registers for purchasing Star Fort Historic Zone entry or America the Beautiful Passes open at 9:00 a.m. and close one hour before the park closes. The Star Fort, Visitor Center, gift shop, and restrooms close 15 minutes before the park closes. Closing times indicate when the gates will be close; all visitors must exit by this time.
Conditions
Weather now: ☁️ Overcast, 81°F
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Things to do
Flag Change Programs
War in the Chesapeake
American Anthem: 250 Years at the Home of the Brave
Ranger's Choice Programs
Fort McHenry Movie
Fife and Drum Music Demonstration
Battle of Baltimore
Fort McHenry's Defenders
Visitor centers
Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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