At the Flag House, it is 1813, the nation is at war with Great Britain and a Baltimore flagmaker, Mary Young Pickersgill, has just been asked to complete a 30 ft. x 42 ft. flag for Fort McHenry. This 15-star, 15-stripe flag would survive the British bombardment on the Fort, inspiring Francis Scott Key to pen a poem that would later serve as the lyrics to America's national anthem-- The Star-Spangled Banner.

Experience life as it was 200 years ago by visiting this National Historic Landmark-- where inspiration was sewn, and history comes alive!

KidsTown

• A hands-on activity center for children ages 3-5. Little ones can dress in period costumes and raise a flag of their own creation. Books, games, puzzles and more!

Visitor

• Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM-4PM
  (Last tour begins at 3:15PM)

• “Spirit of America: Paintings by Joyce Howell”
  April 2 thru mid-October. Originally inspired by the song "America the Beautiful," artist Joyce Howell uses bold, joyful color to depict scenes of seaside towns, holiday celebrations and regional vistas she has experienced on her travels. Each painting cleverly incorporates the field of stars and stripes of the American flag in the artist's signature style.