Anthem & Author Reunited

In anticipation of next year’s 200th anniversary of the writing of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” Maryland native Francis Scott Key, the original “Star-Spangled Banner” song lyric manuscript will be on public display in Frederick, Maryland on June 14-15, 2013 during a 2-day event, “Anthem & Author Reunited.” On loan from its permanent home at the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) in Baltimore, the document will be brought to Key’s gravesite in Mount Olivet Cemetery on Saturday, June 15, 2013 for a ceremony and interpretive marker unveiling.  Please click here for a full schedule of events and activites for the 2-day commemoration.

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WYPR Rockets' Red Glare: the War, the Song, and their Legacies

More than 700,000 people every year visit Ft. McHenry, the site that inspired our national anthem.  In this series, WYPR tells stories of the War of 1812: the people, the places, and the song. Rockets' Red Glare is made possible by a grant from Star-Spangled 200 a national bicentennial in Maryland. To listen to the latest segment, please click here. For more information, please visit: WYPR Rocket's Red Glare.

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In Full Glory Reflected: Discovering the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake

All but forgotten by Americans, the War of 1812 (1812–1815) was a dramatic watershed for the young, groundbreaking United States Republic. Ill-prepared to fight the powerful English nation, the U.S. struggled through three years of conflict but emerged more unified with new patriotic symbols like the "Star-Spangled Banner."

In Full Glory Reflected: Maryland during the War of 1812

In Full Glory Reflected is Maryland’s largest display devoted to the War of 1812 and its era. The exhibition fills an entire gallery floor with a fascinating array of artifacts and documents, many donated by the Defenders of Baltimore.

Caulk's Field

Caulk’s Field on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is the best-preserved War of 1812 battlefield in the Mid-Atlantic. Recent archaeological discoveries have revealed American and British troop movements with a detail and precision that no other research has provided.

Online War of 1812 Teaching Technology

The War of 1812 Virtual Resource Center on Thinkport.org offers Maryland educators, students and families the opportunity to learn about the people, places and events surrounding this epic event. The site’s rich education resources include interactive games, activities, lessons, multimedia and field trips. In support of the bicentennial, The War of 1812 website is a production of Maryland Public Television/Thinkport in collaboration with the Friends of Fort McHenry and the National Park Service. For more information, please visit: warof1812.thinkport.org.