But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore Harbor. On the morning of September 13, 1814, the British navy attacked the fort for 25 hours.

Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

Fort McHenry was originally known as a small star ... as British forces captured and burned the White House in August 1814. One month later, 5,000 British troops invaded the Northeast side of ...

In September 1814, two years after the War of 1812 had ... prisoner's release and witnessed a 25-hour British bombardment of Fort McHenry. From his vantage point on the Patapsco River, the 35 ...

In September 1814, Key led a mission to negotiate the ... but were forced to stay aboard as the British fleet bombarded Fort McHenry. When dawn broke, and the British assault ended, Key saw ...

Fort McHenry, in Baltimore ... Beginning at 6:00 A.M. on September 13, 1814, British warships continuously bombarded the fort for 25 hours. The American defenders had 18, 24, and 38 pound ...

Fort McHenry was originally known as a small star fortress called ... as British forces captured and burned the White House in August 1814. One month later, 5,000 British troops invaded the Northeast ...