Fort McHenry National Monument

While taking cover in Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814, Francis Scott Key composed what is arguably the nation’s most famous poem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Every year on the Fourth of July, Fort McHenry hosts a reenactment of the Battle of Baltimore along with a fireworks display. As a National Monument, Fort McHenry is also open year-round for educational tours.