Fort McHenry National Monument
- Neighborhood: Locust Point
- 2400 E. Fort Ave.
- Baltimore, MD 21230
- 410-962-4290
This statue of Orpheus was erected in honor of Francis Scott Key.
(Credit: Amanda Krotki)
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Francis Scott Key was inspired by the American defense of Fort McHenry to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" in 1814. Whether or not this national monument still moves people to poetry, it is an important piece of history.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Grounds: Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fort and Visitor Center: Daily, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Summer Hours (June 1-September 2): Grounds: Daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Fort and Visitor Center: Daily: 8 a.m.-7:45 p.m.
Features
- Features:
- Historic Landmark
