10-15 MinutesFee applies
Fife and Drum Music Demonstration
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Music played an important role in the daily lives of soldiers garrisoned at Fort McHenry. A soldier's entire day would revolve around the sounds of fifes and drums. Join living historians in the famous "Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps" as they play period music and give a history of music's role at Fort McHenry.
Music played an important role in the daily lives of soldiers garrisoned at Fort McHenry. A soldier's entire day would revolve around the sounds of fifes and drums. Join living historians in the famous "Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps" as they play period music and give a history of music's role at Fort McHenry. *Program is weather dependent.
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Duration
10-15 Minutes
Fees
Because this program occurs within the Star Fort Historic Zone, the entrance fee applies. $15 per adult (16 and older).
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Summer
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
This program occurs in the Star Fort, where there are accessable brick pathways, as well as gravel paths.
Pets
No — Because this program occurs within the Star Fort Histric Zone, pets are not allowed at the program.
Reservations
No