During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry - a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on a point jutting into Baltimore Harbor.
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General
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- NPCA Region:
- Mid-Atlantic
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Issues
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Press Release
VICTORY: Court Rules Lawsuit to Protect Wilderness Battlefield Can Proceed
Litigation to save this precious landscape and hallowed ground, home to some of America’s most impactful history, will continue.
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Press Release
Parks Group Demands Truth: History of Slavery Cannot Be Erased From Our Parks
The decision to remove this photograph from the interpretive displays at national parks is as shameful as it is wrong.
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Press Release
BLM Moves to Roll Back Public Lands Rule, Threatening National Parks and Public Access
"Our public lands should serve everyone, not just oil, gas, and mining interests."—Beau
