Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

"The last full measure of devotion"--The Civil War Origins of Memorial Day

On May 24—26, 2025 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will offer special programs focusing on the Civil War origins of Memorial Day. The weekend will feature a Civil War living history encampment and ranger programs focusing on how Memorial Day began.Dur......More

On May 24—26, 2025 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will offer special programs focusing on the Civil War origins of Memorial Day. The weekend will feature a Civil War living history encampment and ranger programs focusing on how Memorial Day began.During the Civil War Americans witnessed the loss of over 620,000 brothers, husbands, and sons in uniform. Using poetry and prose of the Civil War era, rangers will share the story of how various communities coped with the loss of their loved ones during the war. Families sought solace for their loss and visited their local churchyards to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Out of this practice the concept of Memorial Day emerged as a day to honor those who died in service.Throughout the weekend visitors can experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War through living history demonstrations. Hear the roar of the drums as the Civil War quicksteps of the Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps echo across the parade ground. Take a walk through the Star Fort with a ranger to learn about Fort McHenry’s controversial role in the Civil War as the “American Bastille,” and help our rangers raise the stars and stripes over the ramparts.Visitors may also explore the exhibits and feature movie in the Visitor and Education Center.Program ScheduleSaturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 2510:00 a.m. Morning Flag Change (inside Star Fort)11:00 a.m. Remembering the Vacant Chair: Memorial Day and the Civil War (Chesapeake Map)2:00 p.m. American Bastille: Civil War at Fort McHenry (starts at Chesapeake Map)4:00 p.m. Evening Flag Change (inside Star Fort)Memorial Day, Monday, May 2610:00 a.m. Morning Flag Change (inside Star Fort)12:00 p.m. Origins of Memorial Day and flag-raising ceremony (inside Star Fort)3:00 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance 4:00 p.m. Evening Flag Change (inside Star Fort) 

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

"The last full measure of devotion"--The Civil War Origins of Memorial Day

On May 24—26, 2025 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will offer special programs focusing on the Civil War origins of Memorial Day. The weekend will feature a Civil War living history encampment and ranger programs focusing on how Memorial Day began.Dur......More

On May 24—26, 2025 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will offer special programs focusing on the Civil War origins of Memorial Day. The weekend will feature a Civil War living history encampment and ranger programs focusing on how Memorial Day began.During the Civil War Americans witnessed the loss of over 620,000 brothers, husbands, and sons in uniform. Using poetry and prose of the Civil War era, rangers will share the story of how various communities coped with the loss of their loved ones during the war. Families sought solace for their loss and visited their local churchyards to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Out of this practice the concept of Memorial Day emerged as a day to honor those who died in service.Throughout the weekend visitors can experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War through living history demonstrations. Hear the roar of the drums as the Civil War quicksteps of the Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps echo across the parade ground. Take a walk through the Star Fort with a ranger to learn about Fort McHenry’s controversial role in the Civil War as the “American Bastille,” and help our rangers raise the stars and stripes over the ramparts.Visitors may also explore the exhibits and feature movie in the Visitor and Education Center.Program ScheduleSaturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 2510:00 a.m. Morning Flag Change (inside Star Fort)11:00 a.m. Remembering the Vacant Chair: Memorial Day and the Civil War (Chesapeake Map)2:00 p.m. American Bastille: Civil War at Fort McHenry (starts at Chesapeake Map)4:00 p.m. Evening Flag Change (inside Star Fort)Memorial Day, Monday, May 2610:00 a.m. Morning Flag Change (inside Star Fort)12:00 p.m. Origins of Memorial Day and flag-raising ceremony (inside Star Fort)3:00 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance 4:00 p.m. Evening Flag Change (inside Star Fort) 

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

"The last full measure of devotion"--The Civil War Origins of Memorial Day

On May 24—26, 2025 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will offer special programs focusing on the Civil War origins of Memorial Day. The weekend will feature a Civil War living history encampment and ranger programs focusing on how Memorial Day began.Dur......More

On May 24—26, 2025 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will offer special programs focusing on the Civil War origins of Memorial Day. The weekend will feature a Civil War living history encampment and ranger programs focusing on how Memorial Day began.During the Civil War Americans witnessed the loss of over 620,000 brothers, husbands, and sons in uniform. Using poetry and prose of the Civil War era, rangers will share the story of how various communities coped with the loss of their loved ones during the war. Families sought solace for their loss and visited their local churchyards to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Out of this practice the concept of Memorial Day emerged as a day to honor those who died in service.Throughout the weekend visitors can experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War through living history demonstrations. Hear the roar of the drums as the Civil War quicksteps of the Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps echo across the parade ground. Take a walk through the Star Fort with a ranger to learn about Fort McHenry’s controversial role in the Civil War as the “American Bastille,” and help our rangers raise the stars and stripes over the ramparts.Visitors may also explore the exhibits and feature movie in the Visitor and Education Center.Program ScheduleSaturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 2510:00 a.m. Morning Flag Change (inside Star Fort)11:00 a.m. Remembering the Vacant Chair: Memorial Day and the Civil War (Chesapeake Map)2:00 p.m. American Bastille: Civil War at Fort McHenry (starts at Chesapeake Map)4:00 p.m. Evening Flag Change (inside Star Fort)Memorial Day, Monday, May 2610:00 a.m. Morning Flag Change (inside Star Fort)12:00 p.m. Origins of Memorial Day and flag-raising ceremony (inside Star Fort)3:00 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance 4:00 p.m. Evening Flag Change (inside Star Fort) 

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories......More

From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to be the topic of the park's ranger programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories!Rangers Choice Programs happen daily at 11:15 AM. Programs are free but some may enter the Star Fort Historic Zone (fee area, $15 per adult). Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.

Evening Flag Change

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's histo......More

Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort.  *Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort