- States: DC, MD, VA
- NPCA Region: Mid-Atlantic
- Est. Date: 2008
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a 560- mile-long land and water route which connects historic sites throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The trail follows the events of the War of 1812 and highlights the unique natural landscape of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Maryland's New Star-Spangled Land and Water Trail
Baltimore offers visitors a new way to explore an iconic period in American history.
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Fact Sheet Protecting the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Established by Congress in 2008, the Star-Spangled Banner National Historical Trail is a 560-mile long land and water route which connects historic sites throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
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