Star Spangled History: The 200th Anniversary of Our National Anthem

This exhibit commemorates the War of 1812 and the siege of Fort McHenry – the site that inspired Francis Scott Key to write what would become the Star Spangled Banner.

The exhibit will run at the Upcountry History Museum through September 17th.

For additional information please visit www.UpcountryHistory.org.

Visitors can delve deeper into the War of 1812, see how Key’s poem became our national anthem, and learn the fascinating history of the country’s famous flag.