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Fort Mchenry
Fort Mchenry
Baltimore Maryland Tour
Name
Fort Mchenry
Address
2400 E. Fort AvenueBaltimore, MD 21230
Brief Description
This 18th century fort defended Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812 and is the birthplace of our national anthem
Type
Attraction
Category
Tour
Description
Visitors to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine should begin at the Visitor Center. A short orientation film, The Defense of Fort McHenry, is shown three times per hour: on the hour; twenty minutes after the hour; and twenty minutes till the hour throughout the day. Restrooms, exhibits and a gift shop are also located in the building.Plan to spend about one hour touring the fort - all self-guided. An entire visit usually requires two hours.
Phone 1
(410) 962-4290
Handicapped Accessible
No
Website
www.nps.gov/fomc
Last Updated
2/25/2011
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