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Navy Tattoo Ceremony at Fort McHenry
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Free. Free. Entrance fees to the historic zone will be waived for this special program.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.263330, -76.579773
The program will take place inside the Star Fort
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Be a part of one of the oldest ceremonies in Baltimore City! Join us at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and experience the United States Navy Twilight Tattoo on August 3, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Over 100 years ago, Baltimore residents spent Saturday evenings watching the military review of soldiers following evening tattoo calls. Tattoos were commonplace in the late 19th century, with most military and garrison towns putting on some kind of show or entertainment during the summer months. The tattoo, a musical call, was played to notify soldiers of the end of the day, and the tradition lives on today!
The Fort McHenry Guard will demonstrate War of 1812-era cutlass drills as well as fife and drum performances. Afterwards, the United States Navy Band will perform military drills and musical performances.
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