Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

250 Years of Service: Armistice Day and the Origins of Veterans Day

What did the Great War teach us? Honoring Service, Sacrifice and Preserving Peace.Established by President Wilson in 1919, Armistice Day encouraged commemoration of the end of the Great War, and community recognition of both service and sacrifice. This marked the first ......More

What did the Great War teach us? Honoring Service, Sacrifice and Preserving Peace.Established by President Wilson in 1919, Armistice Day encouraged commemoration of the end of the Great War, and community recognition of both service and sacrifice. This marked the first national remembrance of the armistice as the end of the war. Though the holiday was later renamed Veterans Day to recognize the service of all veterans (not solely those of World War I), its dual purpose remained true to its origins and, in the words of President Eisenhower, Americans would:“…solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores to preserve our heritage of freedom, and …reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.”Through the weekend, visitors will explore the history of General Hospital No. 2 at Fort McHenry during World War I and be encouraged to consider the following questions:What challenges did those serving at General Hospital No. 2 face?How did the World War I generation remember the war? What did they want for the future?How can we best honor the service and sacrifice of current and past generations?Program Schedule Wednesday, November 11, 202610:00 a.m. - Morning Flag Change (48-star)10:45 a.m. - Origins of Veterans' Day11:00 a.m. - Moment of silence marking the armistice in 191811:15 a.m. - "Generations of Service at Fort McHenry" - Ranger Talk1:15 p.m. - Flag Talk4:00 p.m. - Evening Flag ChangeGeneral Hospital No. 2 Living History and ExhibitsOngoing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Morning Flag Change

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why ......More

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.Don’t just read about history—experience it!Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent.

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort

Ranger's Choice Programs

With stories 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 am......More

With stories 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!

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

Evening Flag Change

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why......More

 Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.*Flag changes are weather dependent. 

Program takes place on the parade ground inside the Star Fort