Star-Spangled Banner PHOTOS AND STORY BY BY JULIA RANDALL America’s Byways This unforgettable adventure tells the story of the War of 1812, where Maryland’s brave defenders stood strong against British invaders and inspired the poem that would eventually become our National Anthem. Unravel the tale for yourself as you journey along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay from Southern Maryland’s farmland and fields, and through the urban oases of Baltimore and Washington D.C. 22 / VISIT MARYLAND COVE POINT LIGHTHOUSE Built in 1828, this beautifully restored lighthouse and keeper’s home sits on one of the narrowest parts of the Chesapeake Bay. Tours are available through the Calvert Marine Museum, and if you’re lucky, you can even reserve the keeper’s house as a vacation rental for up to 16 guests.
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