But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore Harbor. On the morning of September 13, 1814, the British navy attacked the fort for 25 hours.

Fort McHenry, in Baltimore ... Beginning at 6:00 A.M. on September 13, 1814, British warships continuously bombarded the fort for 25 hours. The American defenders had 18, 24, and 38 pound ...

As someone who spent years working in Historic Preservation, it’s important to me to teach my daughter why that preservation matters–even if she’s too young to understand yet. The NPS Centennial, and ...