Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

But his collection of fragments from the Star-Spangled Banner—one red swatch ... an infraction of Naval discipline,” according to a letter taped to the back of its frame.

As we look forward to celebrating the bicentennial of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott ... But even this note could not be sustained, and by the end of the century, the historian ...

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DERBY — Please join the Derby Historical Society at their Annual Meeting and Luncheon on April 27, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Payden Field House in Derby as they conduct their Annual ...