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Navy Tattoo Ceremony
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Free. Entrance fees to the historic zone will be waived for this special program.Location:
The program will take place inside the Star FortDates & Times
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Be a part of one of the oldest ceremonies in Baltimore City! Over 100 years ago, Baltimore residents spent Saturday evenings watching the military review of soldiers following evening tattoo calls. The tattoo, a musical call, was played to notify soldiers of the end of the day, and the tradition lives on today. Join us at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and experience the United States Navy Twilight Tattoo. Beginning at 6:00 pm the United States Navy Band, Drill Team, and Color Guard will perform military drills and music performances inside the historic Star Fort. Fort McHenry's very own Fort McHenry Guard will demonstrate War of 1812-era musket and cutlass drills, as well as fife and drum performances. As part of the ceremony, the National Park Service’s own Vince Vaise will be named an Honorary Colonel of the Fort McHenry Guard.
Vince Vaise served as a Park Ranger at Fort McHenry and Hampton National Historic Site from 1994–2006, and as Chief of Interpretation from 2006–2016. Vince helped lead Fort McHenry and park partners through the events surrounding the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, including the “living” American flag created on the park grounds with the help of 6,300 students. Vince currently serves as the Chief of Visitor Services at the National Capital Parks-East . The park is a collection of sites in the eastern portion of Washington D.C. including such important sites as Frederick Douglass’s House and the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.
The program will take place inside the Star Fort and will be free of charge. The Visitor and Education Center will be open 9:00 am – 5:45 pm. Free parking is available on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 410-962-4290.