History Of Fort Mchenry. Whose broad stripes and bright stars. Part of the larger battle of baltimore, the battle of fort mchenry saw the fort's garrison defeat a british fleet that had been advancing on the city.

During the night of september 12, 1814, and into the early morning hours, under the same rainstorm. In 1914, fort mchenry saw the creation of a living flag by 6,500 participants in honor of the centennial. Construction for this fort began in 1799 and was completed in 1805.