An Homage to Fort McHenry

Everyone knows that Fort McHenry is the site of the battle during the War of 1812 that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the National Anthem.  Fewer people realize that Fort McHenry is an absolute gem of a park - peaceful, beautiful, accessible, and surrounded on three sides by water. Residents from all parts of the City treasure this park, a popular spot for bicycling, running, walking, and picnicking.  

Fort McHenry encourages people to just sit still and appreciate life and each other.

Residents bring their frisbees, bicycles, chairs, and snacks, or just a blanket and some daydreams, and make an afternoon or day of it at the park.

Fort McHenry also attracts American History buffs, naturally.

Visitors to Fort McHenry can arrive on foot, by bicycle, in a car, on an MTA bus or the Charm City Circulator's Banner Route, or via the Baltimore Water Taxi (April through September).

Without getting too personal - after all, this blog really is about Baltimore and not about me - I would like to share that my husband and I got engaged here.  Happy memories!