Video of view from Fort McHenry. Imagine the waters dotted with British ships.
Sign seen at entrance of Fort McHenry.
Sign upon entering ten minute film which tells about "The Star-Spangled
Banner."
Banner."
Statue of Francis Scott Key.
Close up of sign at Fort McHenry.
Very large flag with 15 stars. Original flag was made from wool, making it even heavier that the cotton flag which I helped fold. Well, I got to fold one triangle as we had to share.
Group of us folding the flag. There was a feeling of reverence as we followed the ranger's instructions. We were all trying hard to fold each triangle tight, just like the military does. The flag was quite heavy and everyone was holding on tight so no one would accidently let any part of the flag touch the ground.
Me, holding the flag that we folded. Ranger next to me.
No sleep number mattress in these bunks!
Bullet and powder room where ammunition was stored. The temperature was cooler in this room.
Cannons. Two are original and were fired at the British in the War of 1812.
More cannon placement. We walked around the perimeter which was about 20 feet off the ground. Since I don't like heights, I did not particularly care whether I walked the perimeter but thought, "Well, I may never get to do this again."
The American Flag may be folded for a number of reasons. Since the Flag Code specifies that the flag should not be carried flat, folding the flag may be necessary for transportation, storage or display. The flag is also folded by members of the Armed Forces after it is lifted from a casket at a military funeral. It is then given to the next of kin.
*The first fold of the flag is a symbol of life.
*The second fold of the flag is a symbol of a belief in eternal life.
*The third fold is a symbol of honor and remembrance of veterans.
The forth fold is a symbol of weakness.
*The fifth fold is a tribute to our country.
*The sixth fold is where our hearts lie.
*The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces.
*The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, so that we may see the light.The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood
*The tenth fold is a tribute to fathers
*The eleventh fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David & King Solomon, glorifying the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob.
*The twelfth fold represents the emblem of eternity and glorifies the God of the Father, the Son & Holy Ghost.
When the folds are complete, the stars are uppermost and remind us of our national motto, "In God we Trust."
*The flag will resemble a cocked hat, representing soldiers, Marines & Sailors of the past & present.
