Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Designation: National Historic Trail
Location: Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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
🚗 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.
Images
The PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II is a sailing ambassador for the Trail.
Credit: Pride of Baltimore, Inc.
Historic Sotterley
Credit: Frank Greenwell
British forces set fire to the original home of the U.S. president on August 26, 1814.
Credit: NPS/ T. Adams
The Sassafras River Water Trail is one of the many paddle trails to explore along the Star-Spangled Banner Trail
Credit: Sultana Education Foundation/Chris Cerino
Living history at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
Credit: Office of the Governor/Jay Baker
The PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II is a sailing ambassador for the Trail.
Credit: Pride of Baltimore, Inc.
Historic Sotterley
Credit: Frank Greenwell
British forces set fire to the original home of the U.S. president on August 26, 1814.
Credit: NPS/ T. Adams
The Sassafras River Water Trail is one of the many paddle trails to explore along the Star-Spangled Banner Trail
Credit: Sultana Education Foundation/Chris Cerino
Living history at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
Credit: Office of the Governor/Jay Baker
Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Mar 17
Patchy rain nearby
High: 40.5°F | Low: 30.6°F
Humidity: 56%
Wind: 17.4 mph
Rain Chance: 64%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 07:15 AM
Sunset: 07:16 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (5%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 25.8°F
Cloud Cover: 64%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Mar 18
Sunny
High: 40.8°F | Low: 23.9°F
Humidity: 61%
Wind: 10.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 07:13 AM
Sunset: 07:17 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 25.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Mar 19
Partly Cloudy
High: 48.6°F | Low: 32.2°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 8.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 07:12 AM
Sunset: 07:18 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 34.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Effective: Mar 17, 2026 2:27pm
Expires: Mar 17, 2026 2:37pm
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
2400 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
🏤 Mailing Address:
2400 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
📞 Voice Phone: 410.962.4290
📞 Fax Phone: 410.962.2500
✉️ Email: Star-Spangled-Trail_info@nps.gov