After a closure lasting more than a month due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will officially reopen to visitors on Saturday, Nov. 15.

The National Park Service announced the reopening Friday, noting that while the site was accessible to the public on Nov. 14, no interpretive programming was available until full operations resume this weekend.

According to the park’s update posted on Nov. 14, Fort McHenry reopened its grounds but suspended ranger-led tours and educational activities for the day. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 15, all regular programming, visitor services and scheduled activities will return.

The Visitor Center and gift shop will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with the park grounds accessible f

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