The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus deliver a rousing performance of “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” John Philip Sousa’s iconic march. With stirring lyrics and proud instrumentation, the ...

As I walk my dog around the neighborhood, I notice several flagpoles flying Old Glory. When the wind picks up, I can hear the ...

Throughout U.S. history, the flag has not just been cloth, but an emblem — it was raised proudly over Iwo Jima, above the ramparts of Fort McHenry, on the surface of the moon. Everywhere, it stood as ...

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 ...

For Madelyn de Manincor, getting the job at Fort McHenry in Baltimore — out of all the national parks she applied to — felt like fate. She grew up in Ellicott City, and remembered school field ...

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 ...

Legendary punk band Black Flag is coming to Fort Myers as part of their 2024 ... The Ranch is known to feature country music and hold line-dancing practices. They also hold concerts of many ...

History | Updated: July 1, 2024 | Originally Published: March 1, 2007 How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in September 1814 made its way to the Smithsonian Cate Lineberry; Updated by ...

7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16: - Morning Dress Parade & Flag Change (Inside Star Fort): 10 a.m. - Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Performance: 12 p.m. - War of 1812 Cannon & Musket Demonstrations ...

In the murky waters of Baltimore's harbor, between the Chesapeake Bay and a decommissioned fort, a red, white and blue buoy marks the spot where Francis Scott Key observed the British bombarding ...