Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Free entry
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812. These local, historic sites tell the story of the Chesapeake Campaign, culminating in the writing of our National Anthem. In addition to their historic significance, many of the sites along the trail are fantastic places to go for a walk, explore the outdoors, and access local waterways.
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No entrance fee.
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The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is not a clearly marked hiking trail. Instead it is a route that passes through communities, urban areas, and public lands. The route travels across a variety of land ownerships and management, including private land. Each location varies as to the hours of operations and access. Please contact individual trail sites before your visit for more information.
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Things to do
Paddle the Sassafras River Water Trail
Multi-Park Loop
Paddle the Baltimore Blueway
Watch an Artillery Demonstration at Fort Washington Park
Bicycle between Point Lookout and Leonardtown, MD
Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State Park
Paddle the Potomac River
Paddle the Patuxent River Water Trail
Visitor centers
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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