Md. historical society begins project to create authentic reproduction of Star-Spangled Banner
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Historical Society is embarking on a special Independence Day project this year.
The society on Thursday began recreating the original Star-Spangled Banner Flag, which flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the War of 1812 and inspired the writing of the national anthem.
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake sewed the first stitch at a July 4 ceremony kicking off the project.
The historical society says it expects its authentic reproduction to take six weeks to complete and will involve more than 100 volunteers to help stitch....