The new Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, officially launched on July 30, includes 560 miles on land and water in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and follows the path of the British invasion during the War of 1812. The Star-Spangled Banner Trail connects more than 100 historic locations like the White House and the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
Many NOAA CBIBS buoys mark points along the new trail (Jamestown and Stingray Point are the two exceptions); information on action near these locations during the War of 1812 is available as text and audio on this website (see individual buoys’ pages, click on the “Information” tab and scroll to click next to “History: 1812) and as audio on the 877-BUOY-BAY (877-286-9229) toll-free phone number.
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is one of 19 national historic trails administered by the National Park Service. The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail was the first water-based national historic trail; points along this trail are also marked by CBIBS buoys.