Friends of Fort McHenry

Fort McHenry is the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner, the only national monument and historic site that flies our flag 365 days a year. 

Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD - Aerial Photo

Mission

The Friends of Fort McHenry is the recognized Friends group of

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.  Its mission, in partnership with the

National Park Service, is to support the development and implementation of educational

programming and living history activities, and the creation of interpretive exhibits and visitor

facilities that best engender the widest possible understanding and appreciation of Fort McHenry

and the enduring legacy and promise of our National Anthem.

           Upcoming Events          .

Join us for the Friends of Fort McHenry

Star-Spangled Spectacular

to celebrate Defender’s Day and honor

Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, US Fleet Forces Command

recipient of the 2010 Francis Scott Key Award for distinguished

service to the citizens of Maryland and the nation.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230

Buffet dinner, drinks, music, fireworks & fun for all ages!

All Inclusive Tickets

$75 adults   w $15 children 17 and under

Please return the enclosed response card by August 31st.  

Phone and internet ticket sales accepted until noon on September 10th.

www.friendsoffortmchenry.com     w 410.962.4290, ext. 850

The Friends of Fort McHenry is a nonprofit organization and the recognized friends group of Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.  Proceeds from this event support educational programming in partnership with the National Park Service. We thank our partners and sponsors for their generous support of Star-Spangled Banner Weekend.

Partners

National Park Service, Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine

Living Classrooms Foundation

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Atlantic Caterers, Inc.

Colonel

BalTerm LLC     w Ports America Chesapeake, Inc.

Major

Forrester Construction Company    w GWWO Architects

Captain

Clipper City Brewing Co.   w General Ship Repair     w Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services

 Maryland Arms Collectors Association    w Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission    w Propeller Club of Baltimore   

 Rukert's Terminals  w Ryleigh's Oyster     w Brig. Gen. Warner Sumpter (Ret.)    w UPM-Kymmene, Inc.

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