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The PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II is a sailing ambassador for the Trail.

Image of a large historic house with green lawn in foreground.

Historic Sotterley

British forces set fire to the original home of the U.S. president on August 26, 1814.

A person in a yellow kayak paddles through lotus blossoms.

The Sassafras River Water Trail is one of the many paddle trails to explore along the Star-Spangled Banner Trail

People in 18th century period clothing standing in a line and firing muskets.

Living history at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

Physical Address:

2400 East Fort Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21230

Mailing Address:

2400 East Fort Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21230

contact-details

Phone Number: 410.962.4290 Voice
Phone Number: 410.962.2500 Fax

Email Address: Star-Spangled-Trail_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

For three years the young United States was embroiled in the War of 1812 and the Chesapeake Bay region felt the brunt of it, choked by shipping blockades and ravaged by enemy raids. Through sites and landscapes in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, the Trail tells the stories of the events, people, and places that led to the birth of the U.S. national anthem.

park designation:National Historic Trail

Directions:

The Trail's headquarters is at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. The park is three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and just off I-95. Follow the brown Fort McHenry directional signs along all major routes to the park. From I-95 northbound, take Exit 55 Key Highway and follow Fort McHenry signs. To visit other trail locations, download a trail map.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is not a clearly marked hiking trail. Instead it is a route that passes through communities, urban areas, and public lands. The route travels across a variety of land ownerships and management, including private land. Each location varies as to the hours of operations and access. Please contact individual trail sites before your visit for more information.

Weather Information:

The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is made up of parks, museums, outdoor trails, and waterways throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Weather can effect the hours of operation and access points to many sites along the trail. Exercise caution when exploring the trail outdoors. Dress appropriately for seasonal conditions such as heat, snow, and ice. Parks, museums, and visitor centers may be impacted by weather conditions year round. Please call ahead to your planned trail stop for updates on