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Trivia: What four land patents make up the historical area of Marshy Point in Middle River, Maryland?
(scroll to the bottom for the answer)
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Welcome to the Baltimore County Heritage Network! | | |
Speaker Series: "Escape and Evasion: the Blood Chit Story of WWII."
June 15 @ 7 PM
Location: Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River | 516 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
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Join us for the next Essex Museum Speaker Series as Flag Historian Dale Grimes presents:
Escape and Evasion: the Blood Chit Story of WWII.
A blood chit is a notice carried by military personnel, addressed to any civilians who may come across an armed-service member - such as a shot down pilot - behind enemy lines. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation starts at 7 p.m. Visitors may tour the Museum after the presentation. FREE
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Jane Austen Day at Manor Mill
June 17 @ 1 - 6 PM
Location: Manor Mill | 2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111
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$30 per adult, $15 under 18
*Special add-ons can be purchased upon check in such as: custom regency-style portraits or a photo op with a historical carriage!
Celebrate the life and works of Jane Austen with an afternoon at Manor Mill. Austen enthusiasts will lead book talks on her "big six" novels ranging from Sense and Sensibility to Persuasion. Others will explore her medical woes, poetry, and her lasting effect on publishing. Learn how to dress in regency attire or Meet Mr. Collins. There are plenty of crafting opportunities with make and take period inspired projects and expert demonstrations: everything from spoon carving to basket making.
Presented by the Jane Austen Society of North America and Manor Mill. Proceeds all going to Manor Mill's Water Wheel Restoration Project.
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Family Fun with Parachutes
June 17 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum | 701 Wilson Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220
| Schools are out and summer aviation fun launches with Family Fun Days at the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum. Saturday, June 17th offers a day with parachutes. Discover the history of parachutes, make a parachute and capture the wind with fellow visitors using a large parachute. Themed activities are held at 11:30am and 1pm. All activities and tours are included with paid admission. |
Antique Automobile Club
July 8 @ 11 AM - 2 PM
Location: The Fire Museum of Maryland | 1301-R York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
| The Chesapeake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America will fill our front parking lot with dozens of eye-catching antique vehicles on Saturday, July 8 from 11 - 2. Admission to the car show, in our front parking lot, is free. Regular admission applies to come in and visit the Museum. |
Join in a 99th Rosie Celebration!
July 8 @ 12 PM
Location: The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum | 701 Wilson Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220
| This year marks the 20th anniversary of a successful partnership between The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum and the Baltimore Chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association. Celebrating Susan King’s 99th July birthday is on our July calendar with entertainment at 12:30pm by the musical group Down The Line, a quartet of the Chorus of the Chesapeake. Members of the ARRA and Rosies are free and asked to RSVP at glmmuseumpr@aol.com. The public is invited to attend with paid Museum admission and join in this salute to Marylanders of The Greatest Generation. |
CCBC: Ordinary People, Fascinating Stories—Baltimore
July 12 - August 9 @ 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Location: Historical Society of Baltimore County | 9811 Van Buren Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21230
| Rediscover local history through the stories of ordinary people that lived and worked and helped develop Baltimore County and City. Class at the Almshouse. |
Something is Brewing at HSBC!
July 13 @ 5 - 10 PM
Location: B.C. Brewery | 10950 Gilroy Rd Suite F, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
| Come eat, drink, and be merry while supporting HSBC! No need for tickets, just come to the B.C. Brewery on July 13 and they will generously donate a portion of the profits of any food and drink you purchase to the historical society. |
Family Fun with Wings, Wheels and Propellors
July 15 @ 11 AM - 3 PM
Location: The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum | 701 Wilson Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220
| Family Fun Day with a parts of an airplane theme when children assemble a 3D airplane puzzle, assemble a popsicle stick airplane to take home, see up close real airplanes and their propellors, wings and wheels. Ramp Signals training sessions will be at 11:30am and 1pm. |
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. |
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July 4
Parade Participants Needed
in Dundalk
The Museum is in need of two to three banner carriers to carry the Museum’s name leading our small airplane float throughout Dundalk. The parade begins at 8:15am and arrival time for carriers is 7:45am. If you enjoy saluting the red, white and blue and looking for walking exercise, email glmmuseumpr@aol.com. To see parade route visit www.dundalkparade.org.
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July 4
Rosie Vehicle Needed
The Baltimore Rosies with their 99 year old Rosie Susan King are looking for a convertible or other open vehicle for driving them in the Towson 4th of July parade that begins at 10:30am.
Rosie Photo Carriers Needed
The Rosies are also in need of Rosie salute carriers, walking with the vehicle and carrying large photos of Rosies.
To assist with either of these needs, email to baltimorerosies@aol.com.
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July 4
Look for our antique fire engines in the Towson 4th of July parade on Tuesday the 4th. The parade kicks off at 10:30.
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Starting June 1
Extended Summer Hours at the Fire Museum of Maryland begin on June 1. The Museum is open every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 - 4 all summer long. See more than 40 pieces of historic firefighting apparatus, plus thousands of pieces of advertising, artwork, hoses, hydrants, helmets, bells, buckets, and badges. Families love our working fire alarm office and kids' Discovery Room. Lots of free parking. Tickets at the door.
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July 6 @ 7 PM
Monthly Membership Meeting
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July 22 @ 11 AM - 1 PM
Christmas in July
We will have our special guest the Grinch ready for photo opps, special activities for the kids and Museum tours! FREE
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Who is BCHN?
The Baltimore County Heritage Network was formed in 2022, supported by a grant from the Maryland Center for History and Culture’s Miller History Fund. This collaboration of small history organizations around Baltimore County allows us to share our combined strengths. We hope to increase the sustainability and public awareness of our member organizations. More than that we hope to spread our love of our local history and its amazing stories to more people in our region.
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Answer: Bonds Neck (William Bond, May 24th, 1757), MidSummer Hills (William Bond, August 25th, 1745), James' First Attempt (James Bond, October 3rd, 1782), and Nicholson's Discovery (Nathan Nicholson, August 27th, 1770). | Have a trivia question you want to be featured? Email Us! | | | | |
