At the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, visitors will learn about the sewing of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the famous poem that later became our national anthem. In this 1793 two-story home where the flag’s creator, Mary Pickersgill, once lived and worked, visitors can explore the exhibition galleries and take guided tours that recreate life in the early 19th century through living history interpreters. Families with young children will enjoy the interactive activities in the Discovery Gallery, which include designing your own flags, putting on a puppet play, and tinkering with old-fashioned toys. On the second Thursday and Saturday of each month, the Flag House also offers its Little Stars preschool programs, where children 3–5 years old can take part in reading stories, hands-on activities, games, and crafts based on the Maryland State Department of Education school readiness standards.