A sword from the defense of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. A stopped wristwatch recovered from the wrecked E-Ring of the Pentagon on the Sept. 11 attacks. The Sherman tank that first broke ...

It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812. The stanzas ... The next morning, he looked out and saw the flag rising above Fort McHenry, which moved him to write the poem.

In September 1814, during the War of 1812, British naval forces launched a relentless bombardment of Fort McHenry in ...

Baltimore Clippers were built in shipyards here in the 19th century, some used by War of 1812 privateers ... right in the heart of the city. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

As we look forward to celebrating the bicentennial ... the dawn’s early light” the American flag still flying above Fort McHenry outside Baltimore Harbor on September 14.

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is a famous site located in Baltimore best known for its role in the War of 1812. During the Battle of Baltimore in ...

“This is the feel-good side of the War of 1812,” says Vince Vaise, Fort McHenry’s chief interpreter. “We won the battle here, we don’t hate the British anymore, and the flag and national ...

Modesto’s McHenry Museum is looking to add space to ... The tour is set for 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 30, and includes a look at the history of four former homes on 14th Street: The Hatton ...

A gentleman passed here from Baltimore this morning, on whom the utmost reliance can be placed, who states that Fort McHenry was certainly reinforced with six hundred men. Also, that the ...

A reenactment of that May 10th, 1775, capture marked a thrilling climax of the three-day “no quarter!” series honoring America's first offensive victory of the Revolutionary War. To conclude ...

They visited Fort McHenry and the World War II Memorial where friends and family took a look back at their country’s history. For every veteran, it was their first time being honored for the trip.