Last weekend was Star Spangled Banner weekend at Fort McHenry. I have always wanted to watch a battle reenactment so I begged Geoff to take us. 
Here are some pictures of the fort.
The fort overlooks the Patapsco River.
There were several ships out that day.
There were tents and displays out all over the grounds of Fort McHenry for the Star Spangled Banner celebration. 
Here are the kids in front of a Humvee.
Here are Geoff and Kaden in front of a howitzer.
We watched these soldiers march by on their way to the field where they performed the battle reenactment.
We watched them shoot rifles.
We also watched a canon shot several times. The kids both complained that it was too loud but Geoff and I both enjoyed it.
I loved these ladies. Maybe it is because I can picture myself joining a group like this when I am older. :) 
Before we left we watched a video about the history of the war in 1812. At the end of the video they opened a curtain so that we could see the flag outside by the fort and then they play the Star Spangled banner. It was a fun day. Thanks for taking us Geoff!!
7 comments:
you guys do the coolest things.
we went a couple montha ago. It was really neat to see that. we also watched the video and the curtains opened for the flag and song. We really enjoyed it. glad you guys did to!
How great to be able to visit such an important place in our Nation's history. Of course living in D.C. I guess you get to see those places quite often! I would love it. I keep begging Rick to take me on a vacation to visit you guys before you move. He's not sure we should take another parents only vacation this year!
Why didn't you take us, Geoff!!!??? Wish we could have been there.
And this was the morning after you stayed up til 2:30, and you also went to conference that night, right!?!? You are amazing! :)
Looks like a really fun day. As always, great job for making the most of your time here.
what a cool place. I think Bridger would have loved it there. Harrison went on a school field trip but we never made it as a family. Very cute pictures.
How fun! I have always wanted to see a battle reenactment too. I didn't know they really do them. What a cool thing for you guys to see!
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