Star-Spangled Banner Flag House

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Where inspiration was sewn

The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum in Baltimore, Maryland. The Museum preserves the historic 1793 structure and interprets the life of Mary Young Pickersgill, a nineteenth-century female entrepreneur and craftswoman of the flag that inspired the National Anthem. 

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You may now purchase admission in advance. Please read an overview of the Museum’s Phased Reopening Plan so you know what to expect before you visit.

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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.

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August 19, 1813, the 30'x42' Star-Spangled Banner August 19, 1813, the 30'x42' Star-Spangled Banner and smaller 17'x25' storm flag for @fortmchenrynps are collected from Mary Pickersgill and she is given this receipt signed by Deputy Commissary James Calhoun, Jr. 

The receipt is signed on Mary’s behalf by one of her nieces, Eliza Young. In October, Mary is finally compensated the $405.90 for the 30'x42' garrison flag and $168.54 for the smaller storm
Flag. 

The receipt for the Star-Spangled Banner resides in the Flag House's permanent collection and is currently on view in our Family of Flagmakers exhibit. 

Receipt for the Star-Spangled Banner
August, 19, 1813
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bibbins
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Collection, FH1938.12.1
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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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Hours of Operation

Sunday and Monday
Closed

Tuesday – Saturday
Self Guided Tours 10 AM – 4 PM

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Good news! We’re reopening on July 7th with a few new rules to keep our visitors and staff safe. Read an overview of the Flag House Reopening Plan so you know what to expect before you visit.

We can’t wait to see you! 

You may now purchase admission in advance for July and August. 

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