Fort McHenry in August 2014

2014 is the 200th Anniversary of The Star Spangled Banner.

The National Anthem was born in Baltimore by Francis Scott Key in 1814.

Fort! Flag! Fire!, the event of the celebration at Fort McHenry, during June 28th ~ September 1st.

Detailed info. link http://baltimore.org/info/fort-flag-fire

Fort McHenry has a nice water front park with the deep history.

the program for 8/3/2014

reenacting soldiers

Cannon(overlooking Francis Scott Key Bridge), Mortar, Powder

firing demonstration

waterfront view, right side

fife and drum presentation

star spangled banner, 15 stars