Fort McHenry National Monument

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The 15-star flag flying over the Fort McHenry barracks

The birthplace of the national anthem sits at the end of the neighborhood, and most of its 43 waterfront acres are free to walk; only the fenced historic zone takes the $15 fee (under 16 free, pass good 7 days, cashless). Honest framing for a night out: after Labor Day the grounds close at 5pm, so this is the golden-hour walk before dinner on Fort Ave.

Address: 2400 E Fort Ave
Hours: Fall: grounds 7am-5pm, last entry 4:45pm; seasonal
In the guides: Nights out that publish their access
Parking: Free on-site parking lot at the monument grounds, 2400 E Fort Ave, per NPS.
Age rules: None; under 16 free in fee zone
Accessibility: NPS Access Pass available
Official links: nps.gov/fomc
Verified: Verified Sep 17, 2026 against NPS hours and fees pages. Facts can drift; if something here is wrong, tell us and we’ll fix it. How we check.
Not yet confirmed: Evening program schedule

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