The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a National Historic Trail that commemorates the

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of the War of 1812. The trail was named after " The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States. Consisting of water and overland routes, the trail extends from Tangier Island, Virginia, through southern Maryland, the District of Columbia, the Chesapeake Bay, and

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, Maryland. The trail also contains sites on Maryland's Eastern shore. Activities on the trail include hiking, biking, boating, and geocaching on the Star-Spangled Banner Geotrail. Sites on the trail include towns raided and/or burned by the British, battles and engagements, museums, and forts. It was authorized by the

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Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Feasibility Study

National Park Service Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Guide
2008 establishments in Maryland Chesapeake Bay Protected areas of Maryland Protected areas of Washington, D.C. Protected areas of Virginia Landmarks of the War of 1812 National Historic Trails of the United States 2008 establishments in Washington, D.C. 2008 establishments in Virginia Protected areas established in 2008 {{US-NationalParkService-stub