| Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail | |
|---|---|
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail atFort McHenry | |
| Location | Maryland,Virginia, andDistrict of Columbia,United States |
| Coordinates | 39°15′47″N76°34′54″W / 39.26306°N 76.58167°W /39.26306; -76.58167 |
| Established | May 8, 2008 |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail |
TheStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is aNational Historic Trail that commemorates theChesapeake Campaign of theWar of 1812. The 560-mile (900 km) trail was named after "The Star-Spangled Banner," thenational anthem of theUnited States. Consisting of water and overland routes, the trail extends fromTangier Island,Virginia, through southernMaryland (passing through theAnacostia Trails Heritage Area), theDistrict of Columbia, theChesapeake Bay, andBaltimore,Maryland. The trail also contains sites on Maryland's Eastern shore.[1]
Activities on the trail include hiking, biking, boating, andgeocaching on the Star-Spangled Banner Geotrail. Sites on the trail include towns raided and/or burned by the British, battles and engagements, museums, and forts.
It was authorized by theConsolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008.[1]
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