The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake, where tangible evidence of the war and stories bring its people and events to life while revealing the war’s far-reaching impacts on this country and the world. The trail can be experienced by driving through rural landscapes and historic communities, paddling or cruising waterways once traveled by British and American troops, witnessing battles at reenactment events, viewing the original Star-Spangled Banner flag and visiting the house where it was made, and hiking or biking routes with stops at historic sites and scenic overlooks.