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National Baltimore History

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore presents Druid Hill Park and the Civil War lecture

Druid Hill Park was purchased by the city of Baltimore in 1860 from Lloyd Rogers. It is one of oldest landscaped parks in the nation, including...
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Guess who is turning 30?

  • The National Aquarium
  • July 31, 2011
The National Aquarium is turning 30 and will be hosting a 4 day festival on the pier August 5-8. Everyone is invited for this family-friendly event...
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Exploring Baltimore's history: The Jewish Museum of Maryland

Baltimore is dubbed “a city of neighborhoods” and is often lauded for its ethnic diversity. Whethertraveling from Little Italy to...
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147th Anniversary of President Lincoln's speech at MICA

On April 18, 1864 Abraham Lincoln made his only appearance as President in Baltimore at MICA's (then Maryland Institute) old building at East...
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Civil War Exhibit at Historic Camden Station

  • Riots Roads and the Coming of Mr. Lincoln
  • April 22, 2011
Riots, Railroads and the Coming of Mr. LincolnOn view NOW throughDecember 31, 2011 | 10:00am - 5:00pm$4-8 admissionSports Legends Museum of Camden...
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Federal Hill - Looking out over Baltimore History

Federal Hill is renowned for both it’s beautiful views and it’s role in Baltimore history. With panoramic views of the Baltimore Harbor...
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Historic Birthdays - August 8, 1605 Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore

The history of the Calvert family can be seen all over Baltimore, and the surrounding area. Calvert Street, Calvert County, even the city it&rsquo...
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Did you know that Baltimore was once the Capital of the United States?

In 1776, as the war for Independence was heating up, our fledgling nation’s lawmakers searched for a new, safer home for the legislative...
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Otakon - a slice of modern Baltimore history

Otakon will be unleashed in downtown Baltimore again this year July 30th - August 1. This is the 17th year for the convention. Everyone’s...
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Baltimore's Red Philosopher

This post is Part I of a multipart series on Albert E. Blumberg (1906-1997), chief of the Maryland Communist Party during the Great Depression and...
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