When visiting Baltimore a must see is Ft. McHenry. This is a must see at any age especially if you take the water taxi over, you get to see the Baltimore skyline and enjoy the inner harbor views. Ft. McHenry is where the Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled Banner. The movie at the Visitor Center is most moving and... More

enjoyed learning the history of it and wandering around the fort. not much else to say about it, would recommend going though.

Visited with the kids and did the junior ranger program. The visitor center is new and spectacularly done. Entrance to the fort, for a fee, is well worth the expense and the kids enjoyed climbing the walls and going into the historic buildings and bunkers. The grounds are beautifully maintained and situated on the Baltimore harbor We wish we had... More

On September 12, 1814, the British army and navy launched a fierce attack on Baltimore harbor. This was after the British had sacked and burned Washington. Fort McHenry's defenders successfully repulsed the attack, surviving cannon fire from the British fleet. Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment from a sloop on the river, and penned the Star-Spangled Banner to memorialize the... More

As a very proud Canadian, I found it interesting regarding the American perspective on this war. During my tour of this rather historic battle site, the US Park Service asserts that the USA was not interested in expanding itself into Canada but from my history I was taught something else. I am not here to discuss this point but note... More

Fort McHenry is one of my favorite historical places of all time. I've been there several times and could not recommend it more! Go now! So much history and fun for the whole family!

I had an all day water taxi pass and some time to kill so I ran out to Fort McHenry. The ride was very pretty (starts from Fell's Point) and only took about 10 minutes. Once docked, you've got a short walk up to the Visitor's Center. They've got a little museum and a 7 minute movie to watch (I... More

We like to visit historical places in our country and this was a nice visit. We also took a boat ride on the bay and could see the fort from the water. Very nice to see.

Exceptionally well staged and presented National museum and park for only $7. Probably one of the prominent War of 1812 landmarks provides a vital history of this forgotten conflict as the high school history lessons awaken in your mind. Check out the fort, the exhibit and movie inside and stroll the grounds or have a picnic outside. A memory to... More