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

Primary tabs

Program Type:

Education & Enjoyment

Age Group:

Adult, All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Program Description

Event Details

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.