Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812.
Photo: NPS/ Tim Ervin / NPS
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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Driving times from Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
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
Activities
Getting there
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is made up of parks, museums, outdoor trails, and waterways throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Weather can effect the hours of operation and access points to many sites along the trail. Exercise caution when exploring the trail outdoors. Dress appropriately for seasonal conditions such as heat, snow, and ice. Parks, museums, and visitor centers may be impacted by weather conditions year round. Please call ahead to your planned trail stop for updates on
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (13 min), Hampton National Historic Site (20 min), Baltimore-Washington Parkway (36 min), Greenbelt Park (39 min), Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (43 min), Chesapeake Bay (43 min).