Last night was the Star Spangled Spectacular’s fireworks celebration for the writing of Francis Scott Key’s “Star Spangled Banner.” Two hundred years to the night, bombs burst in the air over Fort McHenry.
As the British bombarded the fort on September 13, 1814, fireworks exploded over Baltimore harbor on September 13, 2014. Loudly ringing throughout the land, the explosions vibrated the city with their power. It was as it was 200 years ago from cannon fire roaring through the night.
Francis Scott Key had been captured by the British and was being held on their ships while the attack occurred. The smoke from the cannons overtook the sky and it wasn’t until dawn when Key knew who had won. A large American flag had been raised over the fort, inspiring him to write the poem.
It was a truly fantastic event and the fireworks really set us in a place and time 200 years ago.
Categories: Baltimore, history, Maryland, travel, War of 1812
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Spectacular shots! Must have been so much fun!
It really was, but total heck trying to get out of town. This whole week event has been really fantastic.
Fantastic photos! Thanks for sharing the experience with us!
Truly my pleasure, and wish everyone could have been there with me. 🙂
Gotta love Fireworks! 🙂
That is so funny as I thought of you this morning. Hope all is well with you – things are looking up here and autumn is beginning. My favorite time of year.
I been wanting to post today too, starting tomorrow I just might again though 🙂
Getting ready to capture the transition? leaves haven’t started turning ‘yet’
Not for me either, but great to have cooling weather. That heat kicked my butt!
Same here, especially because the building I work at doesn’t have the A/C on in order to conserve power 😦 ugh
Oh my..I’d be calling in sick. Good luck!
I wish I could lol Thank you! 🙂
Fantastic scenes! Had to be amazing to be there! Did you see any of the Blue Angles flights earlier?
No, I didn’t head up early. I really should have gone on Friday which was a beautiful day. Perhaps one day when they fly for the Navy Academy graduation
Both the photos and video were very good, but for some reason, I felt a little vertigo about half-way through the video. 😉
I know, that was stupid of me..shouldn’t do that to you. 🙂
I could hear the booms and sizzles. Great captures.
The booms shook the whole city and rocked you to the core. It was amazing Rebecca.
What a fun night! 🙂
It really was – and a perfect girl’s night out.
Truly spectacular! Thanks for the video and I’m glad you had such a wonderful time.
It was wonderful and the best fireworks show I’ve ever seen. Thanks Fatima!