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.
Einführung
Das Fort McHenry National Monument und Historic Shrine ist ein bedeutender Ort in der amerikanischen Geschichte, bekannt für seine Rolle im Krieg von 1812. Hier schrieb Francis Scott Key 'The Star-Spangled Banner', nachdem er beobachtet hatte, wie das Fort einem britischen Bombardement standhielt.
Besucher kommen, um über die historische Bedeutung des Forts nachzudenken und seine gut erhaltenen Strukturen und Anlagen zu erkunden. Der Ort bietet Bildungsprogramme und Nachstellungen, die Einblicke in die frühe amerikanische Militärgeschichte und den Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit geben.
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Foto: NPS/ Tim Ervin