💥 The Battle of Baltimore, September 1814: our original National Guard moment — when Baltimore basically saved America from the British during the War of 1812. Each year, Baltimore celebrates this victory at Fort McHenry as Defenders’ Day. Even bigger news than the new Super Mario Galaxy movie? Defender’s Day is THIS WEEKEND! 📅 Friday, Sept 12 🥁 7pm – Parade through Locust Point (bring your beverage of choice out to Locust Point) 📅 Saturday, Sept 13 🇺🇸 10am – Hoist the Colors (basically Cr

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'Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Just as on the morning of September 14, 1814, the garrison star-spangled banner flag is raised over Fort McHenry to signify the successful defense of the fort and the city of Baltimore from British attack. ”Yankee Doodle,” performed by the Fort McHenry Guard, plays before the “Star-Spangled Banner” to commemorate the 208th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore and the writing of the National