Louisa Hughes Armistead was the wife of the United States Army Officer, who served as Major and commander of Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland. He was in command of the Fort during the War of 1812 when the British unsuccessfully attempted to force its capitulation by an naval artillery bombardment. The attack was witnessed by Francis Scott Key, who immortalized it in the words of "The Star Spangled Banner". Major Armistead kept the flag which flew over Fort McHenry, during the battle, as was the custom at that time. His wife Lousia kept that flag, which was to become known as the Star Spangle Banner, in her attic, after his death.
Louisa Hughes Armistead was the wife of the United States Army Officer, who served as Major and commander of Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland. He was in command of the Fort during the War of 1812 when the British unsuccessfully attempted to force its capitulation by an naval artillery bombardment. The attack was witnessed by Francis Scott Key, who immortalized it in the words of "The Star Spangled Banner". Major Armistead kept the flag which flew over Fort McHenry, during the battle, as was the custom at that time. His wife Lousia kept that flag, which was to become known as the Star Spangle Banner, in her attic, after his death.
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