National Anthem Draft Leaves Md. Home For First Time
BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — The original manuscript of “The Star-Spangled Banner” written by Francis Scott Key left Baltimore for the first time in nearly 200 years for an event in Annapolis. Kai Jackson...
View ArticleNew Visitors Center For National Anthem’s Birthplace
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of the “Star-Spangled Banner” being officially named our national anthem. Jessica Kartalija reports from Fort McHenry for the unveiling of the new...
View ArticleThursday, March 3, 2011
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Marty and Don talked to Bethenny Frankel and Michael Moloney about helping Americans get organized. In People Are Talking, Ron Matz was at Ft. McHenry talking about the dedication for...
View ArticleIt’s Academic: April 9, 2011
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View ArticleMd. School Of Medicine Makes Progress On HIV/AIDS Vaccine
BALTIMORE (WJZ)— Exciting news in medical research–a possible vaccine to prevent HIV/AIDS. Pat Warren reports this promising development at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is a ray of...
View ArticleConnecting Readers And Authors: 16th Annual Baltimore Book Festival
By Caryn Coyle Baltimore celebrates its 16th book festival this weekend in the four parks that surround the Washington Monument. On Friday, Sept. 23, at noon, the free festival kicks off at Monument...
View ArticleFrederick County Group Honors Artists
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — The Frederick County Arts Council says it’s adding more local names to its hall of fame. The group is set to induct the new honorees at an annual banquet Wednesday in Frederick....
View ArticleIt’s Academic: March 10, 2012
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View ArticleVote For Or Against War Of 1812 In Online Game
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Some Baltimore City schools students got a very interactive history lesson at Fort McHenry Monday. Monique Griego has more on the new online video game released for the bicentennial. A...
View ArticleCeremonial Buoy Set In Baltimore Harbor Marks The Spot Where The...
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Sometimes, historical places are all wet. But an important one in Baltimore’s harbor was marked anyway as the state kicks off the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Alex DeMetrick...
View ArticleBattle Of North Point Celebrated At Former Battlefield Turned Elementary School
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—On this day, 1,998 years ago, the smoke cleared and Francis Scott Key saw the American flag was still flying at Ft. McHenry. As Mike Schuh reports, students all over the country are...
View ArticleIt’s Academic: Oct. 6, 2012
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View ArticleOriginal Anthem Lyrics Coming To Frederick In June
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Frederick County’s tourism chief says Francis Scott Key’s handwritten lyrics for the “The Star-Spangled Banner” are coming to Frederick. The Frederick News-Post reports that John...
View Article‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Manuscript Visits Frederick
By PATTI S. BORDA The Frederick News-Post FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Dawn’s early light and rockets’ red glare seared a song into a man’s heart in 1814 and moved his pen to create what became “The...
View ArticleFlag Day Brings Key’s Manuscript To Frederick
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Francis Scott Key’s handwritten lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner” are making an unusual visit to Key’s final resting place in Frederick. On Friday, Flag Day, the document goes...
View ArticleMd. Rep. Steny Hoyer To Add Stitch To Star-Spangled Banner
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer is participating in a project to recreate the Star-Spangled Banner. Hoyer will visit the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore on Friday to add his stitch...
View ArticleIt’s Academic: Dec. 7, 2013
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View ArticleSmithsonian To Exhibit ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Manuscript With Flag That...
WASHINGTON (WJZ)—Two important pieces of American history will be brought together for the very first time, and you can see this incredibly special display. Linh Bui explains why this collaboration is...
View ArticleNational Anthem Day Marks An Anniversary That Started In Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Monday, the United States marked an anniversary that originated right here in Baltimore: National Anthem Day. On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover designated “The Star-Spangled...
View ArticleStar-Spangled Banner Manuscript Will Join Flag At Smithsonian
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Its home is the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore, but the original manuscript of the Star-Spangled Banner is about to leave town for a little while. Ron Matz has more on a...
View ArticleLanes Reopen After Crash On Key Bridge
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – The Inner Loop of I-695 at the Francis Scott Key Bridge is now open again. An earlier accident involving three vehicles was blocking both lanes. There are still back-ups in the area....
View ArticleFort! Flag! Fire! Fort McHenry Celebrates Star-Spangled Summer
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – There’s something new at Fort McHenry as they gear up for a special summer. It’s all part of the 200th anniversary of the writing of our national anthem. Ron Matz reports it’s all...
View Article2 Icons Of American History Together For The First Time
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Two important pieces of American history are brought together for the first time. It is a very special exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History that may never...
View ArticleBio Released Of ‘Star-Spangled’ Author As Anthem Turns 200
MEGHAN DRAKE The Washington Times WASHINGTON (AP) — Before the “dawn’s early light” and the “twilight’s last gleaming,” the author of our national anthem was busy arranging a prisoner swap with the...
View ArticleThe Original Manuscript Of The National Anthem Returns Home
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 200 year old piece of paper is one of the most important documents in our country’s history. Mike Schuh reports how the words of Francis Scott Key are back home. What’s tucked...
View ArticleBaltimore Students Prepare For Star-Spangled Spectacular
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore is preparing for a big celebration. It’s all to commemorate the 200th anniversary of our national anthem with the Star Spangled Spectactular. Jessica Kartalija has more on...
View ArticlePatriotic Corn Maze Opening In Carroll County
WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) — A patriotic corn maze in Maryland’s Carroll County is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the writing of the country’s national anthem. This weekend marks 200 years since...
View ArticleBaltimore Shines This Star-Spangled Weekend
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The national eye is on Baltimore this week, there’s no doubt about it. Tall ships, air shows and lots of tourists have flooded the harbor. Rick Ritter has details. Thousands and...
View Article‘Racist Anthem’ Spray-Painted On Baltimore Francis Scott Key Statue
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A statue of Francis Scott Key, a slave owner, in the Bolton Hill area of Baltimore was vandalized overnight Wednesday. Someone spray-painted “racist anthem” on the side of the statue,...
View ArticleHistoric Francis Scott Key Buoy Placed For Season
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The national anthem has been in the news a lot recently, but every year the song and its connection to Baltimore is remembered on the water. In late spring, the U.S. Coast Guard...
View ArticleBaltimore To Celebrate Defenders Day This Weekend
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This weekend is a celebration of Baltimore’s oldest holiday, Defenders Day. It commemorates the successful defense of the city from the British during the War of 1812 and the writing...
View ArticleWJZ Joins CBS Stations To Play National Anthem Daily; Baltimore Is The...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — CBS stations across the country, including right here at WJZ, have decided to start the day by playing the National Anthem. Signs that the Star-Spangled Banner was written here in...
View ArticleU.S. Coast Guard Sets Historic Francis Scott Key Buoy On Patapsco River For...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The United States Coast Guard set the historic Francis Scott Key buoy on the Patapsco River. The specially designed Star-Spangled buoy marks the approximate location where Francis...
View ArticleStar-Spangled Banner, Written During War Of 1812 In Baltimore, Celebrates...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It has been 90 years to the day since “The Star-Spangled Banner” became our National Anthem. They’re words that mean something different to different people. “It made me feel proud to...
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