From fighting the British Army, back in 1812, to helping many wounded soldiers during World War I, Fort McHenry has played a ...

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 ...

As Fort McHenry celebrated its 100th anniversary of being a national park, visitors and workers felt the effects of a reduced ...

and succeeded in securing Beanes’s release — but were forced to stay aboard as the British fleet bombarded Fort McHenry. When dawn broke, and the British assault ended, Key saw the American ...