Star-Spangled Sailabration - June 13-19

Sailabration Highlights

Star-Spangled Air Show, June 16 and 17

For the first time ever, Baltimore will host an Air Show. A handful of military units will perform flight routines over the Middle Branch River, just south of Fort McHenry, culminating with a forty-five minute performance by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels.

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Star-Spangled Banner Byway

Follow a scenic, 100-mile trail that returns you to the waning days of the War of 1812, also known as "America's Second War of Independence." As fighting continued throughout the summer of 1814 (just a few months prior to the war's conclusion), Maryland's brave defenders not only stood strong against British invaders up and down the Chesapeake Bay, but also inspired the poem that would become our National Anthem. For a downloadable map-guide, click here.

The War of 1812 on the Chesapeake: Home of the Brave film premiere

The past comes alive as we discover stories of local heroes and retrace the War of 1812 in Maryland. Produced by Maryland Public Television, The War of 1812 on the Chesapeake: Home of the Brave premieres on MPT on June 4. Catch a pre-screening on May 30. Seats are limited.

Get Your Star-Spangled Banner

In time for summer fly the Star-Spangled Banner flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the National Anthem following the all-night British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814. These flags are available through Maryland small business F.W. Haxel Co. Proceeds benefit three non-profit (501c3) organizations: The American Flag Foundation, Friends of Fort McHenry and The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House.

Welcome to the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland for Star-Spangled 200: A National Bicentennial in Maryland!

The bicentennial of The Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812 presents a tremendous opportunity to tell the story of Maryland's pivotal role in securing America's independence and giving our nation two of its most enduring icons - the anthem and the flag.

World Premiere of "Overture for 2012," composed by Philip Glass

Make plans to join us at Star-Spangled Symphony on June 17, 2012 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The 90-minute musical celebration includes the world premiere of Overture for 2012, composed by Philip Glass and performed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the direction of music director Marin Alsop. Sponsored by PNC, tickets are on sale for only $15.

Commemorative Coins

The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins embody two of America’s most enduring icons - the Star-Spangled Banner flag and anthem. When you buy a commemorative coin, you not only show support of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, but you also become part of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.