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Star-Spangled Banner, Written During War Of 1812 In Baltimore, Celebrates 90th Birthday As National AnthemIt has been 90 years to the day since "The Star-Spangled Banner" became our National Anthem.

U.S. Coast Guard Sets Historic Francis Scott Key Buoy On Patapsco River For 40th YearThe United States Coast Guard set the historic Francis Scott Key buoy on the Patapsco River.

WJZ Joins CBS Stations To Play National Anthem Daily; Baltimore Is The Star-Spangled Banner's BirthplaceSigns that the Star-Spangled Banner was written here in Baltimore are all over.

Baltimore To Celebrate Defenders Day This WeekendThis weekend is a celebration of Baltimore's oldest holiday, Defenders Day.

Historic Francis Scott Key Buoy Placed For SeasonIt's an annual tradition: commemorating the spot where the author of the national anthem was when he wrote The Star Spangled Banner.

'Racist Anthem' Spray-Painted On Baltimore Francis Scott Key StatueA statue of Francis Scott Key in the Bolton Hill area of Baltimore was vandalized overnight.

Baltimore Shines This Star-Spangled WeekendThe national eye is on Baltimore this week, there's no doubt about it. Tall ships, air shows and lots of tourists have flooded the harbor.

Patriotic Corn Maze Opening In Carroll CountyA patriotic corn maze in Maryland's Carroll County is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the writing of the country's national anthem.

Baltimore Students Prepare For Star-Spangled SpectacularBaltimore is preparing for a big celebration. It's all to commemorate the 200th anniversary of our national anthem with the Star Spangled Spectactular.

The Original Manuscript Of The National Anthem Returns Home A 200 year old piece of paper is one of the most important documents in our country's history.

Bio Released Of 'Star-Spangled' Author As Anthem Turns 200Before the "dawn's early light" and the "twilight's last gleaming," the author of our national anthem was busy arranging a prisoner swap with the enemy.

2 Icons Of American History Together For The First TimeTwo important pieces of American history are brought together for the first time.

Fort! Flag! Fire! Fort McHenry Celebrates Star-Spangled SummerFrom the Fort McHenry Guard to the stars and stripes, it will be a summer to remember at the birthplace of the star spangled banner.

Lanes Reopen After Crash On Key BridgeThe Inner Loop of I-695 at the Francis Scott Key Bridge is now open again.