The Evolution of Farming in Baltimore County

July 16 @ 3 PM

Location: Star Bright Farm | 2590 Garrett Road, 

White Hall Maryland 21161 

Star Bright Farm is an example of the current transition in Baltimore County from traditional to 21st century farm sustainability. Join us for a talk and tour of their operations.

Christmas in July

July 22 @ 11 AM - 1 PM

Location: Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River | 516 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221

We will have our special guest the Grinch ready for photo opps, special activities for the kids and Museum tours! FREE

"The Fire Laddies: The Baltimore City Fire Department at the Turn of the Century."

August 5 @ 11 AM

Location: The Fire Museum of Maryland | 1301-R York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093

Author Mark Hannon will be at the Museum to talk about his new book:

"The Fire Laddies: The Baltimore City Fire Department at the Turn of the Century."

"The Fire Laddies" is "sure to be a hit with fire buffs, Baltimore history students, engineers, horse aficionados, tug/fireboat mariners and fans and anyone who likes a ripping good history," Hannon says.

Hannon have a PowerPoint presentation and will sign copies of the book, which are for sale in our Museum shop.

ADT Day

August 12 @ 10 AM - 4 PM

Location: The Fire Museum of Maryland | 1301-R York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093

ADT Home Security Services is underwriting free admission for all Fire Museum visitors on Saturday the 12, from 10 - 4.

This is in honor of a new Fire Museum exhibit exploring the upcoming 100th anniversary of the ADT Company, which was founded in Baltimore in 1874.

August 19th's Family Fun Day takes place on National Aviation Day and activities will include paper rocket making and launching.

Exploring the Gwynns Falls with John McGrain by Teri Rising

August 20 @ 2 PM

Location: Historical Society of Baltimore County | 9811 Van Buren Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21230

Explore the institutions, industries, turnpikes and bridges along the Gwynns Falls featured in John McGrain's latest book with Teri Rising as your guide. John's lifelong fascination with the Gwynns Falls, and his ongoing quest to photograph and write about its history, is a story in itself. Teri will discuss the efforts that went into getting the book completed and share what she learned on her journey with John as they navigated the Gwynns Falls in words and pictures.