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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National Pastimes
Did you know that several Minor League Baseball teams have monikers inspired by national park sites and the places and stories they preserve?
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A Picture of What Can Be: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
This land’s unlikely victory proves that national parks can evolve into centers of community, agriculture and environmental justice.
