Fort McHenry

This late 18th century star-shaped fort is world famous as the birthplace of the United States' national anthem. The guardian of Baltimore's harbor, it was the valiant defense of Fort McHenry by American forces during a British attack on September 13-14, 1814, that inspired 35 year old poet-lawyer, Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Photo 72, July 2004

Fort McHenry

Photo 73, July 2004

Fort McHenry

Photo 74, July 2004

Fort McHenry

Photo 75, July 2004

Fort McHenry

Photo 78, July 2004