Overview
Fort McHenry is a star-shaped fort at the entrance to Baltimore Harbor, preserved as a national monument and historic shrine.
History
In 1814 the fort withstood a British bombardment. Francis Scott Key, watching from a ship, wrote the poem that became the national anthem.
Today
Visitors tour the fort and watch flag-raising programs.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.