Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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Preservation Work Along Trails — Starting March 18, preservationists restoring the bronze state plaques along the entrance road, and the War of 1812 commemorative markers in the Orpheus Grove. Some of these areas may be temporarily closed while work is in progress.
Baltimore Area Traffic Advisory — Traffic in the Baltimore area has increased considerably in recent months due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which connected the Baltimore beltway. Please check the latest traffic conditions to plan your travel accordingly.
Motorized Recreational Scooters Not Permitted in Park — For the safety and protection of visitors and park resources, motorized scooters are not permitted within the park. Any vehicles (scooters, bicycles, etc.) that are part of a ride-share program may not be left behind for pick up inside the park
Source: US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.
Introductie
Fort McHenry National Monument en Historisch Heiligdom is een belangrijke plek in de Amerikaanse geschiedenis, bekend om zijn rol in de Oorlog van 1812. Hier schreef Francis Scott Key 'The Star-Spangled Banner' nadat hij zag hoe het fort een Britse bombardement weerstond.
Bezoekers komen hier om na te denken over het historische belang van het fort en om de goed bewaarde structuren en terreinen te verkennen. De locatie biedt educatieve programma's en re-enactments, die inzicht geven in de vroege Amerikaanse militaire geschiedenis en de strijd voor onafhankelijkheid.
In beeld
Dingen om te weten
Goed om te weten
Foto: NPS/ Tim Ervin