| Name | Fort Mchenry |
| 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 | Baltimore Maryland 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. |
| Address | 2400 E. Fort Avenue |
| CSZ | Baltimore, MD 21230 |
| Phone 1 | (410) 962-4290 |
| Handicapped Accessible | No |
| Website | www.nps.gov/fomc |
| Last Updated | 2/25/2011 |
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