The actual flag Key saw — the Star-Spangled Banner — is now housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

Fascinating facts about Francis Scott Key, the writing of what would become America's national anthem, and the War of 1812 ...

The Star-Spangled Banner is kept at the Smithsonian Institution. Beginning Baltimore Mary Pickersgill made two flags for Fort McHenry: a huge garrison flag and a smaller storm flag.

The Star-Spangled Banner is kept at the Smithsonian Institution. Beginning Baltimore Mary Pickersgill made two flags for Fort McHenry: a huge garrison flag and a smaller storm flag.

A 1934 postcard of the original Star-Spangled Banner which at the time was hanging in the United States National Museum, now the Arts and Industries Building. (Smithsonian Archives image) Today, more ...

Celebrating a Star-Spangled Flag Day. June 13, 2002. By Mary Quattlebaum. ... There's even an actor portraying Francis Scott Key as he tells the story of the Star-Spangled Banner, ...

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" down nearly 200 years ago and for the first time ever, his original manuscript has been united with the flag that inspired his words at the ...

Also at the exit is a tactile panel with an outline of the flag and a full-size star for visitors who are visually impaired. No photography permitted. Spanish-language label translation available at ...

The Star-Spangled Banner remained in Flag Hall until 1998, when it taken down to undergo extensive conservation. Removing 1.7 Million Stitches in under a Year. Watch on .

June 14 is Flag Day, commemorating Congress’ adoption of the red-white-and-blue flag with 13 stars on June 14, 1777.

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Sewers in Maryland are set to begin recreating the flag that inspired the national anthem. The Star Spangled Banner Project will officially begin July 4 and is being spearheaded ...