During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore ...

Rather than address claims against the song, it would be my pleasure to look at what makes our national anthem so great.

Forces commanded by Andrew Jackson fought the British in the Louisiana port city in the last standoff of the War of 1812 Sonja Anderson How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in ...

BALTIMORE – Fort McHenry will celebrate its 100th anniversary as a national park this March. The anniversary will fall on March 3, but special events led by the park rangers are scheduled for ...

The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national ...