Living history members performing fifes and drums inside star fort.
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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Live MusicArtsFortsCoastal DefensesMilitaryMusicWar of 1812ranger programmusicLiving History

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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

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