Star Spangled Weekend

[Avatar4321]

happy 200th birthday to our national anthem

 

[hipeter924]

happy 200th birthday to our national anthem

Yep, there is an interesting history behind how it came to be too. Time did a good piece on it recently: The Star-Spangled Banner National Anthem Anniversary Sept. 14 1814

 

[Mr. H.]

NMAH Visit the Star-Spangled Banner

Waterproof membranes encase the chamber to prevent the infiltration of water from an accidental leak. A dedicated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system provides filtered air and controlled humidity and temperature. A special fire-prevention system prohibits combustion by reducing the concentration of oxygen in the air in the chamber. Extremely low light levels in the chamber and the surrounding viewing area minimize light damage.

 

[Bill Angel]

Baltimore is having a big gala right now, the "Star Spangled Spectacular".
Two years ago a fellow in Baltimore did a nice job sculpting Francis Scott Key in sand: