Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
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We do not mail Junior Ranger books; please download from site. Completed books may be submitted digitally. Junior Ranger badges may be mailed once per person per calendar year after completion. We do not mail completed books back.
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Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
| Every day | All Day |
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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.
Visitor centers
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
The trail's headquarters and visitor center is located at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
About this park
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812. These local, historic sites tell the story of the Chesapeake Campaign, culminating in the writing of our National Anthem. In addition to their historic significance, many of the sites along the trail are fantastic places to go for a walk, explore the outdoors, and access local waterways.