Baltimore Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
The Maryland Historical Society provides a chronicle of Maryland's history with an aim of educating the public.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is the site of the 1814 Battle of Baltimore. It was at Fort McHenry that Francis Scott Key gained inspiration for the poem, The Star Spangled Banner, which was turned into the country's National Anthem in 1933.
Located on Amity street is the small duplex where author Edgar Allan Poe lived with his grandmother, aunt and two of his cousins from roughly 1833 to 1835. Visitors can tour Poe's bedroom, admire his foster father's glassware set and view a portrait of Poe's wife, Virginia.
Named for its most famous occupant, Charles Carroll of Carrollton (the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence), and one of the finest examples of Federal-style architecture remaining today. The mansion's diverse history is a testament to the past of this Jonestown neighborhood and Baltimore. Built in 1828, the landmark Shot Tower was once the tallest building in America. It now offers exhibits and a sound and light show for visitors to enjoy.
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