Evening Flag Change

Park Event · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine · Jun 1, 2025 – Jun 1, 2027 · 5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner.

Flag Traditions

In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night.

Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story.

Flag changes are weather dependent.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).