Become a Junior Ranger for the Star-Spangled Banner Trail

Credit: NPS/ Tim Ervin

Begin your explorations right from your computer while you earn a Junior Ranger Badge! 

As a Junior Ranger you will learn about:

• War of 1812 in Chesapeake
• the origin of Star-Spangled Banner (both the national anthem and the flag!)
• what you can do as a Junior Ranger to help the Chesapeake Bay.

PLUS you earn a special badge to show that you are an official Junior Ranger for the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail.

It's easy and it's fun. Here's how:

• Download the Junior Ranger activity booklet.  
• Read the instructions in the introduction.
• Take a "virtual tour" of the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. You'll find all the information you need on this website to become a Junior Ranger for the trail.
• Complete the activity pages for your age group.
• Send the completed pages and your signed Junior Ranger Pledge to:
  Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Junior Ranger Program
  Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
  2400 East Fort Avenue
  Baltimore, MD 21230-5393

A park ranger will review your work. The ranger will mail you a badge and certify you as an official Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Junior Ranger.

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

Age(s)

6-12

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Accessibility Information

The online Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Junior Ranger booklet is a 508-compliant PDF.