Calling all history buffs! Step back in time at one of these significant sites in each state, from Revolutionary War ...

With Memorial Day this week, I felt it appropriate to write something patriotic in honor of those who gave their last full measure of devotion to our nation.

We stand for the flag not to please ourselves, but to honor the 1.2 million American men and women who died for our freedom because of war. When the national anthem plays or the flag passes by during ...

From the American Revolution to modern battles, take a look back at the full toll of U.S. deaths in war this Memorial Day.

It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?

In September 1814, during the War of 1812, British naval forces launched a relentless bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor. For 25 grueling hours, approximately 1,800 shells rained down on ...

He wrote this poem after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in 1812 by the British Royal Navy. He was inspired by the large U.S. flag, with 15 stars and 15 ...

a scrap of the fort’s battle flag, letters from soldiers, weapons from the time and Confederate documents. There are also other notable items, such as canes used by Theodore Roosevelt and Daniel ...

The day had a number of events for people to enjoy, including special ranger programs, living history with the Fort McHenry Guard, and a morning and evening flag change. What to watch for in ...

From Fort McHenry to New Orleans ... of Fort M’Henry" at the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. The poem turned song was inspired by the American flag waving triumphantly over the fort ...

Francis Scott Key awoke aboard a British warship after watching the terrifying 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry — and, by dawn's early light, was stunned to find that our flag was still there ...

The bombardment, known as the Battle of Baltimore ... of Baltimore’s defenses that he needed a flag—a big one: “We, sir, are ready at Fort McHenry to defend Baltimore against invading ...