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April 15 - May 15, 2026

Maryland School for the Blind Through the Years (with Tour!)

April 19 @ 2 PM

Location: Maryland School for the Blind | 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21236

In 1853 the Maryland School for the Blind, first known as the Maryland Institution for the Instruction of the Blind, first opened its doors in downtown Baltimore, and moved to Parkville in 1907. Join us for an alumni panel discussion and campus tour.


Terri Nettles is an alumna of the Maryland School for the Blind who credits her time there with building the Braille literacy, independence, and confidence that shaped her into a successful blind professional and leader. She has worked in independent living services and Braille instruction throughout the region and remains deeply engaged in service, currently serving as President of the MSB Alumni Association and as a leader in the Lions Club and National Federation of the Blind.


W. Robert Hair is Superintendent of the Maryland School for the Blind, where he has led the school through significant financial stabilization, strategic planning, and campus modernization. He focuses on advocacy, partnerships, and building a strong, mission-driven culture that ensures students who are blind or have low vision have the tools to succeed in school and in life.


This special Speaker Series event is FREE to all! Space is limited, registration required.

Open Cockpit Day

April 18 @ 11 AM - 2 PM

Rain Date: April 25

Location: Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center |

2323 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD

It's time for springtime fun on the flightline at the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum's Spring Open Cockpit Day on Saturday, April 18, 11am to 2pm. Visitors should arrive at the Museum's new home, the Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center, 2323 Eastern Blvd, to pay admission and board a shuttle bus to the flightline for a family-friendly day of flights in their imagination. To explore the outdoor flightline of aircraft, visitors will climb stairs of selected planes to cockpits and helicopters for a look down inside. To experience air travel in the 1950's-60's visitors can walk through the Martin Company's 404 passenger airliner built in Middle River and discover aircraft stories from volunteers. After the flightline visit, the shuttle bus returns visitors to the Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center where they can see the indoor exhibit galleries taking shape prior to the official opening.


Adult admission is $10. Children admission under 12 years is $5.

Point Lookout, Maryland: The Largest Civil War Prison with Bob Crickenberger

April 25 @ 1 PM

Location: Todd's Inheritance | 9000 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD 21219

Join us at Todd's Inheritance for our first event of 2026 with our Guest Lecturer Bob Crickenberger who will speak on his new book Point Lookout, Maryland: The Largest Civil War Prison. Bob has spent many years researching and exploring the history of Point Lookout, originally dubbed Camp Hoffman. It was a 45-acre compound on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. It opened just after Gettysburg and soon became the largest Prisoner-of-War camp during the nation's greatest internal upheaval. Bob will be selling and signing his books for guests interested after the lecture.

Restoring Historic Windows: Techniques & Caulking with Lynne Jones

May 9 @ 12 PM

Location: Boordy Vineyard | 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD 21082

As part of its program to celebrate our Nation's Semi-quincentennial , the Col. Nicholas Ruxton Moore Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution plans a ceremony to commemorate Col. James Gittings Sr. with a grave memorial. The ceremony is to be held at the Gittings Family Cemetery at the Boordy Vineyards, 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD. Members of the community are welcome to participate with the Chapter.

 

Afterwards, all are welcome to remain at the vineyard for festivities afterwards (wine, food trucks, music, etc.)

Todd's Inheritance

April 26 @ 11 AM – 4 PM

The house and Grounds of Todd's inheritance will be open to guests from 11am — 4pm. When visiting feel free to ask for a tour from one of our volunteer docents to get a more personal and in depth visit at Todd's Inheritance. Also, don't forget to swing by our gift shop! We have clothing, books, stickers, handmade gifts, and jewelry for sale in our shop ready to be discovered.


According to predetermined dates our hours are....

Saturday - 10 AM to 3 PM

Sunday - 11 AM to 4 PM

MD Fire Museum

May 9 @ 10 AM - 2 PM

Steam Show

The Museum's annual Steam Show takes place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 - 2. Free admission. The Steam Show takes place rain or shine. 

May 16 @ 10 AM - 2 PM

Antique Car Show

The Chesapeake Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America will hold an antique car show in the Museum's front parking lot. The Car Show is free. Regular admission applies to come inside and visit the Museum. Tickets at the door. 

Summer hours at the Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville start Wednesday, June 3. 10 AM - 4 PM. Tickets at the door. The Museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays through the end of August. 

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