What are the hours at Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail)

Does Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail open right now?

Q: Is Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Historic Trail · MD,VA,DC

Open

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812.

Type: National Historic Trail
State: MD,VA,DC
Nearest town: Baltimore

About Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812. These local, historic sites tell the story of the Chesapeake Campaign, culminating in the writing of our National Anthem. In addition to their historic significance, many of the sites along the trail are fantastic places to go for a walk, explore the outdoors, and access local waterways.

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Visitor info

Address2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230

Phone(410) 962-4290

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Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Getting thereThe Trail's headquarters is at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. The park is three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and just off I-95. Follow the brown Fort McHenry directional signs along all major routes to the park. From I-95 northbound, take Exit 55 Key Highway and follow Fort…

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Parks near here

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine 2 mi
Hampton National Historic Site 9 mi
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 22 mi
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Chesapeake Bay 23 mi
Greenbelt Park 26 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.