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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 […]
Baltimore statue dedicated to Star Spangled Banner defaced
A statue honoring the composition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been defaced in Baltimore.
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.
‘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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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.
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 […]
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.
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
