Events & Programs




Friends of Fort McHenry is excited to get back to supporting and promoting public programming as the historic Star Fort and grounds of Fort McHenry open up again to normal operation. Please make sure to subscribe to our mailing list to be kept up to date with all current events with both the Fort & Friends.
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Upcoming Events

Friday, September 15
11AM until 10PM
11AM
Kick off Defenders' Day Weekend celebrations at Hull Street Blues Cafe! Hull Street Blues Cafe is donating 10% of their proceeds on Friday to Friends of Fort McHenry. Start your weekend at Hull Street Blues Cafe and end it at Fort McHenry!
Saturday, September 16
5:30 until 9PM
On the grounds of Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E. Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230

Celebrate birth of our nation's Star-Spangled Banner and the successful defense of Fort McHenry and Baltimore from the British invasion in 1814! Join the Friends of Fort McHenry in a private tent in the shadow of the Star Fort for an impressive buffet dinner and drinks.Watch the National Park Service’s annual ceremony honoring the defenders of Fort McHenry, past and present, as you mingle with fellow supporters and friends, as well as living history re-enactors.