Designated in 2008, the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail tells the story of the Chesapeake Campaign of the War of 1812. From the National Anthem to the burning of the White House to the Chesapeake Flotilla, the Trail travels a compelling route, providing unique insights into the early history of the United States.

The Trail’s Interpretive Plan will help guide the National Park Service and its many partners in telling the stories of the Chesapeake Campaign. It will explore ways to encourage intellectual and emotional connections between visitors and the resources, sites and people that tell these stories.

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