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Welcome to 1812 – where change is in the air!

At the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, you’ll find something quite rare. A fun-filled experience where you and your entire family will become part of one of the most important stories of our nation’s history – the sewing of the flag that inspired our National Anthem.

Here, you’ll meet Mary Pickersgill, the spirited woman who made the flag. You’ll learn what life was like in the 19th century and your kids can take part in activities that let them experience it for themselves.

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Flag House Events!

  1. 2020 Flag House Essay Contest is now OPEN!

    October 31, 2019 @ 8:00 am - March 27, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
  2. Downtown Dollar or Less Days at the Flag House

    December 7 - December 8
  3. Christmas Holiday Hours

    December 21 - December 28
  4. The Feminine Touch Women in Baltimore History

    March 7, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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The historic Flag House in Baltimore, MD. Residence of flag maker Mary Young Pickersgill. Birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag.

Instagram post 2193729915502097312_1150052258 December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy. While there is no mention of the attack on #PearlHarbor in the 1941 minutes of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, a year later, in December of 1942, the United States' involvement in WWII had started to affect the museum's operations. Oil rationing, bombing insurance, complaints of dirty and tattered American flags flying throughout Baltimore, and even Christmas tree shortage all appear in the minutes from 1942 as the museum adapted to wartime.
Swipe to read the Curator’s Report from December 1942. 
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Maryland’s Scenic Byways: Star Spangled Banner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJFgTnlWw1s

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Hours of Operation

Sunday and Monday
Closed

Tuesday – Saturday
Self Guided Tours 10AM – 4PM

Docent Available on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

Please check our events calendar for holiday openings and closures. 

Admission Prices

Adults: $9

Seniors & Military: $8

Students: $7

Children under 6 are free

Group Tours of 15 or more qualify for an admission discount. Please call ahead to book your tour, 410.837.1793.

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