During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore ...

BALTIMORE – Fort McHenry will celebrate its 100th ... the flag that flew over the stronghold during the War of 1812. Fort McHenry was originally known as a small star fortress called Fort ...

The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national ...