Visit Baltimore Fort Mchenry - The Birthplace of the National Anthem

The star shaped fort on the Baltimore map is a point of immense historical importance for the United States. This is one place of historical importance that comes alive every time one sings or talks about the national anthem, as this is where it was created. It is in the battle of 1812 after the Americans won independence from the British a few decades ago. The fort was the last battle front and marked an important day in the history of American war against the British Empire.

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Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem Star Spangled Banner, when he was inspired by the waving of an oversized American flag amidst the battle and cannon fire raging at Fort McHenry. The Americans won the battle and successfully protected Baltimore against an attack by British naval forces posted at Chesapeake Bay. The fort was built in 1798, a few years after the American War of Independence, in order to protect the area from future attacks.

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The venue can be reached by enrolling in any travel and sightseeing program organized in Baltimore. The importance of the venue lends its marvelous location against the bay area. The well cut out star shape is extraordinarily palpable as one takes a tour inside the premises of the fort. Particularly tranquil, the ambience at the monument also sits a statue of Orpheus, which is dedicated to soldiers who laid their lives against the British forces.

Governing body of the site is the National Park Service, which runs many other parks all over the United States. Most parks are carefully maintained in order to preserve the historical and natural value as heritage entities of the country. A number of comfortable hotels in and around the area can be extremely convenient as downtown Baltimore is also located in the area.

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