Before Fort McHenry: The Maryland Matrosses at Fort Whetstone.

Did you know a Revolutionary War fort once stood on the ground that Fort McHenry occupies today? In this video, Revolutionary Maryland historian Drew Palmer goes to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore to discuss the Maryland Matrosses and Fort Whetstone. Learn about who these men were, how they lived and why they were important to the Revolutionary War! We would like to thank our wonderful partners at the Fort McHenry Guard, specifically National Park Service Ranger Tim Ertel, for allowing us access to Fort McHenry to share Baltimore’s lesser known Revolutionary War history. Please LIKE and SHARE our videos, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to be notified when new videos drop! @revolutionarymaryland- Instagram www.revolutionary-maryland.org Video (c) 2026 Semi-Pro Video Mastered in 4K HDR video and Digital Stereo Audio