U.S. Navy Tattoo Ceremony at Fort McHenry! Celebrate Flag Day and the 100th Anniversary of the Navy Reserve!
The U.S. Navy, American Flag Foundation, and the National Park Service have teamed up to launch the summer twilight tattoo season in grand style!
U.S. Navy Band, Drill Team and Color Guard.Following the concert, the U.S. Navy Drill team will perform modern rifle exercises. Their split-second timing and precision marching have dazzled audiences around the world.For a flavor of history, the Fort McHenry Guard, will demonstrate hand-to-hand combat exercises and fife and drum music from the War of 1812.
The highlight of every twilight tattoo is the designation of the "Honorary Colonel of the Fort McHenry Guard."Vice Admiral Robin R. Braun, Chief of the Navy Reserve will be honored as "Colonel of the Fort McHenry Guard." Pas t Honorary Colonels have included philanthropists, sports heroes and those who have given to the community.This year marks the Centennial of the U.S. Navy Reserve.
June 14 is Flag Day! - There will be a special nationwide "Pause for the Pledge" ceremony at 7:00 p.m. in observance with the 237th anniversary of the adoption of the American flag.
Following the tattoo, visitors will be invited to fold the great 30 x 42-foot Star-Spangled Banner flag and hear the firing of the fort's evening gun.
