1222 Hull St, Baltimore, MD 21230

+14107277476

1010 Hull St, Baltimore, MD 21230

15-17 September

Pride of Baltimore II Deck Tours

Cross the gangway and come aboard to learn about Baltimore’s tall ship, Pride of Baltimore II. Explore the deck and talk to her captain and crew. Learn about the history of Baltimore Clippers and Pride II; or hear from a crew member what it is like to sail a tall ship today.

7:00 p.m.—Parade!

Join National Park Service rangers and the fifes and drums of the Fort McHenry Guard as we parade through Locust Point to kick off the weekend!

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is located at 2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore MD 21230.

Flag Change is Saturday mornings at 10 AM

Complete Fort McHenry's Junior Ranger activity booklet during your visit and receive an official Junior Ranger badge and certificate! At this time, you can download the booklet or request the booklet by email and mail. Booklets may be available onsite. You can also complete online Junior Ranger books and activities from other parks!  Attend a ranger program or assist in changing the morning or evening flag. Every year Fort McHenry hosts the War of 1812 Fife and Drum Camp. Kids ages 11 and up can register for the day camp and learn how to play the fife or drum. 

The Visitor and Education Center is located near the main parking lot and is the best place to start your visit to Fort McHenry. Entrance to the Visitor and Education Center's film and exhibits is free. Admission to the Star Fort can only be purchased at the front desk of the Visitor and Education Center.

Hours

Regular Hours

9:00 am - 4:45 pm

Summer Hours

(Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day)

9:00 am - 5:45 pm

The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum in Baltimore, Maryland. The Museum preserves the historic 1793 structure and interprets the life of Mary Young Pickersgill, a nineteenth-century female entrepreneur and craftswoman of the flag that inspired the National Anthem.

900 E Fort Ave Suite 101, Baltimore, MD 21230

+14437081540

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Members of the Maryland Society of Children of 1812 can march in the Parade. See their website for more details