At St. Paul’s Burial Ground (Old St. Paul Cemetery) in Baltimore, Jenn explores the story behind the Star-Spangled Banner by focusing on two men directly connected to it: Fort McHenry commander George Armistead, and Francis Scott Key, the lawyer negotiating Dr. Beanes’ release who saw the flag that morning. She visits Armistead’s grave and highlights a Civil War link through Lewis Armistead, a Confederate brigadier general associated with Pickett’s Charge, who is buried beside his uncle.
00:00 Why This Cemetery
00:11 Armistead and Key
01:51 Armistead Grave and Flag
02:23 Lewis Armistead and Pickett’s Charge
03:20 Key Original Burial Site
04:49 Reflections
