Monday
Origins of the Star-Spangled Banner at Fort McHenry: 915am, 1015am, 1115am, 115pm, 215pm, 315pm, 415pm
Join a park ranger for this hands-on program about the Battle of Baltimore and the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Help unroll the 30-by-42 foot, full-size replica Star-Spangled Banner flag at the exact site where it flew in 1814.
Anthem of Libery IMAX Film at Maryland Science Center: 1130am-430pm
See the story behind the song. “Star Spangled Banner—Anthem of Liberty” is a 25-minute giant-screen film exploring the events of the War of 1812, playing daily at theMaryland Science Center. Re-live the bombardment of Fort McHenry and the story behind the making of the flag that grew to symbolize the resolve of America.
Free Public Ship Tours at the Inner Harbor: 12pm-5pm
Star-Spangled Spectacular will feature more than 30 naval vessels and tall ships from the United States, England, Canada, Norway, Germany, Spain and Turkey. The ships will be open September 11 – 15 for public visitation. Ships berthed at the Inner Harbor, Fell’s Point and North Locust Point are generally open for touring from 12 noon until 5 PM.
Tuesday
Tall Ships and Navy Ships Depart: 9am-12pm
Want to see the ships arriving or departing? Most of the ships are expected to arrive on Wednesday, September 10 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Most will begin departing at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 16. They will be arriving from and departing to points north and south, so the best viewing spots will be on the Patapsco River, not out on the Bay.
Origins of the Star-Spangled Banner at Fort McHenry: 915am, 1015am, 1115am, 115pm, 215pm, 315pm, 415pm
Join a park ranger for this hands-on program about the Battle of Baltimore and the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Help unroll the 30-by-42 foot, full-size replica Star-Spangled Banner flag at the exact site where it flew in 1814.
Anthem of Libery IMAX Film at Maryland Science Center: 1130am-430pm
See the story behind the song. “Star Spangled Banner—Anthem of Liberty” is a 25-minute giant-screen film exploring the events of the War of 1812, playing daily at theMaryland Science Center. Re-live the bombardment of Fort McHenry and the story behind the making of the flag that grew to symbolize the resolve of America.
