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Caisson on Display at Fort McHenry

Built in 1812, this is one few surviving original ammunition caissons from the fort.

Fort McHenry: Fort McHenry is home to many historical artifacts, one of which is the Caisson. The Caisson was used to transport ammunition, cannon supplies, powder, firing tools, cannonballs and even spare wheels and other heavy equipment during the War of 1812. Today, the Caisson is on display for all to see. Visitors can learn about the Caisson’s role in the War of 1812 and how it helped shape the course of history.

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The caisson on display at Fort McHenry with the American Flag flying above the ramparts in the background.

The caisson on display at Fort McHenry is a reminder of the important role the fort played in the War of 1812. The fort was bombarded for 25 hours by British ships, but the American defenders held firm. The British finally withdrew, and the Americans celebrated a significant victory. This caisson just may be a symbol of that victory, and it stands as a testament to the courage of the American soldiers who defended the fort.

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The caisson is a two-wheeled chassis carrying ammunition chests filled with powder bags and projectiles. It is attached to the trail end of the cannon on the march. When the piece is horse-drawn, a limber, also a two-wheeled chassis carrying an ammunition box, but with a long tongue for the harness, is hooked on to complete the train.

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New! Deluxe Spiral Notebooks Feature Fort McHenry Scenes

Now You Can Have Fort McHenry Photographs On Your Own Personal Notebook!

Fort McHenry Parade Grounds and FlagYou wanted something special for one of your favorite places – and here it is. These new products feature scenes of Fort McHenry and American Flags by fine art photographer, Bill Swartwout.

These custom spiral notebooks measure 6″ x 8″ and include 120 pages lined on both sides. The photograph you choose is printed on the front cover which is made of thick paper stock.

Watch this short video to see how they look with a variety of photo samples.

What can you do with these new Fort McHenry Spiral Notebooks? Keep a journal of your visits to the Fort McHenry Nation Monument and Historic Shrine, of course. Or you can use it to daydream about your next trip and even to help plan that trip.

The back cover is medium gray in color. There is  pocket on the inside of the back cover for storing thin items and (maybe) even a pen.Spiral Notebook Interior

Your favorite pictures of Fort McHenry are now available on Spiral Notebooks.

All of the Art Photographs at Bill Swartwout Photography are available as prints on these Spiral Notebooks. The Fort McHenry Online Gallery is located HERE – click through to see the entire selection.

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Fort McHenry and American Flag Greeting Cards

Greeting Cards are now available with scenes of Fort McHenry and the 15-Star Flag.

With many different scenes available, these Fort McHenry Greeting Cards are 5″x7″ in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which a semi-gloss finish and are even SUITABLE FOR FRAMING.

The inside of each card has a matte finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.

These greeting cards are very reasonably priced and available as singles or in packs of 10 or 25. They usually ship within 1-2 days. Order yours now at https://bill.pixels.com/shop/greeting+cards.