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Jul 25, 2022

Supreme Court sketch artist says his term has ended

Today is Monday, the 32nd anniversary of Roseanne Barr’s infamous rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Here are some other news items. — The aptly named Art Lien puts down his Supreme Court sketch pad. — Former U.S. Justice Department lawyer faces Trump-related ethics charges. — Federal judge calls North Carolina law against false campaign […]

Jan 16, 2018

Baltimore statue dedicated to Star Spangled Banner defaced

A statue honoring the composition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been defaced in Baltimore.

Sep 10, 2014

Proudly hailing Baltimore’s ‘Spangled’ history: [SLIDESHOW]

This week marks the 200th anniversary of "The Star-Spangled Banner," and Baltimore is pulling out all the stops: massive fireworks displays, historical reenactments and live performances all over the city's Inner Harbor.

Jul 11, 2014

‘Star-Spangled Banner’ lyrics back home at Maryland Historical Society

The original handwritten manuscript of the ‘Star-Spangled Banner” lyrics, written by Francis Scott Key, is back home at the Maryland Historical Society, after being displayed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History from Flag Day, June 14, through July 6.

Aug 1, 2013

New Star-Spangled Banner takes shape in Maryland

It was 200 years ago this summer that a Baltimore flag-maker stitched the flag that inspired America’s national anthem. Now, hundreds of people are helping to recreate the star-spangled banner. The project began July 4 in Baltimore, and it is expected to take volunteers six weeks to hand-sew the estimated 150,000 stitches in the famous […]

Jun 10, 2012

The selling of the War of 1812 bicentennial

While the War of 1812 may be in the DNA of Marylanders, it’s not always in their minds. “Most people, the only thing they really know about the War of 1812, is that it started in 1812,” says Tina Orcutt, superintendent of Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. That’s where the word “Star-Spangled” comes […]

Nov 17, 2011

Fleet week to start War of 1812 celebration

Maryland tourism officials hope to draw more than 1 million people to the birthplace of the “Star-Spangled Banner” next summer as they open a multi-year bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812 with an international maritime festival. The June festival along Baltimore’s harbor during a Naval fleet week celebration featuring tall ships and modern ships […]

Aug 4, 2011

Photo of the Day – Fort McHenry Visitor Center

Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the Day from The Daily Record’s staff photographers. We also have a SmugMug page, where you can purchase photos taken by The Daily Record staff

May 26, 2011

Pride of Baltimore II ready to embark on 5-month voyage

The Pride of Baltimore II will be setting sail on a five-month voyage to ports along the East Coast, Great Lakes and in Canada. During the voyage, the ship will promote Maryland’s contributions to the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner during the 1814 Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry.

May 26, 2011

Pride of Baltimore II prepares for 5-month journey

The Pride of Baltimore II will be setting sail on a five-month voyage to ports along the East Coast, Great Lakes and in Canada. During the voyage, the ship will promote Maryland’s contributions to the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner during the 1814 Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry. The […]

Mar 4, 2011

Fort McHenry celebrates new visitors center 1812-style

The new 17,655 square-foot state-of-the-art visitors center at Fort McHenry opened to visitors on Thursday, March 3, 2011, the 80th anniversary of the adoption of The Star-Spangled Banner as the American national anthem.

Mar 4, 2011

Photo of the Day – ‘And the rockets’ red glare…’

Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the Day from The Daily Record’s staff photographers. We also have a SmugMug page, where you can purchase photos taken by The Daily Record staff

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