Kinsale in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
O! say can you see
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
| | National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior | |
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 16, 2016
1. “O! say can you see
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The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail youll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of the war on this country and the world.
Experience the Trail
* Drive through rural landscapes and historic communities
* Paddle or cruise waterways where British and American troops once traveled
* Witness battles at reenactment events
* View the original Star-Spangled Banner flag and visit the house where it was made
* Hike or bike trails with stops at historic sites and scenic overlooks
* Join in commemorative events throughout the region
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
After a 15-hour bombardment, soldiers at Fort McHenry raised a large American flag early on September 14, 1814. That flag, signaling British retreat, inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words that became America's national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
Erected 2014 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1814.
Location. 38°
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Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Northern Neck. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Relentless Raids (here, next to this marker); War in the Chesapeake (here, next to this marker); Historic District of Kinsale, Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stewart Sisters v. The Steamer Sue (approx. 1.4 miles away); Kinsale (approx. 1½ miles away); Northumberland County / Westmoreland County (approx. 1.6 miles away); The War of 1812 / British Attacks at Kinsale and Mundy Point (approx. 2 miles away); War of 1812 (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kinsale.
Also see . . . Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. National Park Service (Submitted on August 22, 2016.)
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 16, 2016
2. Sign-Welcome to the Historic Village of Kinsale-est 1706
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
