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Frederick County 275th: “Thro' the perilous fight”: Francis Scott Key and the War of 1812 in Maryland

Program Type:

Education & Enjoyment

Age Group:

Adult, All Ages
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Frederick County native Francis Scott Key was an accidental witness to one of the last battles in the War of 1812, the Battle of Baltimore. Maryland was a major battlefront during America’s forgotten conflict. Explore Maryland’s involvement in the war and the perspectives of its citizens like Francis Scott Key.