Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail commemorates the Chesapeake Campaign of the War of 1812 and gets its name from our national anthem. Consisting of water and overland routes, the trail extends from Virginia through southern Maryland, closely following the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. As this trail passes by the shoreline of Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area in Charles County, Maryland, it follows the War of 1812 route of the British fleet, which chocked Washington, D.C. with shipping blockades and whose sailors ravaged the coastline of the Chesapeake Bay with frequent raids. This trail commemorates the people, events, and naval history, which inspired our national anthem. Douglas Point is a water stop for the water trail at Blue Bay. The shoreline provides access to the +2 miles of trails including the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and the historic Chiles Homesite with interpretive signage. There are picnic facilities at Blue Bay overlook, with a stunning view of the Potomac River. During your stop at the Blue Banks shoreline, test your luck at finding shark teeth and other fossils. Flickr Album