National Parks / Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail — MD,VA,DC
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.
Current Alerts
- InformationWe cannot mail out at this time
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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Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Tracing the TrailFri Sep 11 2026From Patterson Park Friday during the day, to Locust Point for the Parade Friday evening. Fort McHenry all day Saturday & Sunday. You will be able to find us in multiple places throughout Baltimore this weekend! Keep an eye out for updates https://go.nps.gov/DefendersDay