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Archeology Dig Day
June 15 @ 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: Marshy Point | 7130 Marshy Point Rd, Middle River, MD, United States, Maryland 21220
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Come join us to uncover the history of Marshy Point and Cassandra Hamilton as we have our first archaeology dig day of 2024. We will have a morning session from 10-12 and an afternoon session from 1-3. We will be digging shovel test pits and sifting what gets dug up to find artifacts. In past sessions, we have found buttons from the 1700s, flints from colonial-era guns, dozens of pieces of pottery, and lots more. Pizza lunch will be provided in between sessions. Bring closed-toe shoes, bug spray, gloves, and a refillable water bottle. Children above the age of 10 are welcome to join us.
We are limiting attendance so please call the nature center to sign up. 410-887-2817.
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Repair Workshop
June 15 & 16
Location: System Source | 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley, MD. 21031
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The Computer Museum at System Source is hosting a computer and electronics repair workshop on the weekend of June 15th and 16th. On Saturday, the workshop will be from 9:00AM until 9:00PM, and on Sunday it will be from 9:00AM until 5:00PM. It will be located at 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. At the System Source repair workshop weekend, you can bring in your computers to work on, receive help from other enthusiasts, and tour our museum. There will be tables set up, all complete with power, just bring your tools and supplies, and there will be plenty of help from other hobbyists.
There will be no charge for attending, just come in and have fun!
Tables are first come, first serve. The museum will not be able to provide components or tools.
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"Architectural Appeal" Gallery Show
June 15 - July 28
Location: Manor Mill | 2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111
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Opening Reception w/ Artist Talks: Saturday, June 15th, 1-4PM
Exhibiting Artists:
Alyssa Dennis, Crystal Moll, Jack Robbins, Don James, PJ Gilman, Michael King, David Hymes, Gillian Collins, Stewart White, Richard Friedman, Mark Luthringer, Joseph Craig English, & Ilene Gold
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Nike Missile Site Open House
June 23 @ 1 - 4 PM
Location: Patapsco Heritage Greenway |3748 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Join PHG at the Nike Missile Site BA-79 for this rescheduled Open House!
Unfortunately, the weather forced us to cancel our original March Open House, but now we’re ready to host the rescheduled event! Self-guided tours (above-ground) and guided tours (below-ground in magazines) will be available throughout the day.
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Preservation In Practice: Restoring Manor Mill
June 25 @ 6 - 7:30 PM
Location: Manor Mill | 2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111
| Join Manor Mill and the Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County on the fourth Tuesday of each month for a free meeting to discuss the many avenues and practices of preservation. We will be joined by preservation experts in fields such as American architecture, timber framing, masonry, window restoration, cemetery history, and many more. If you have a passion or interest in historic build preservation, this is the event for you to get involved and learn more! | |
Electricity Comes to Baltimore: Changing Lives and Lifestyles
July 14 @ 2 - 3:30 PM
Location: HSBC Almshouse, 9811 Van Buren Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
| Modern Baltimore arrived when delivering power through wires became a reality. Lighting--first along streets, then inside buildings and finally in homes--pushed gas into the past. Baltimore’s trolleys were electrified, first in America, and soon homemakers were utilizing new appliances like vacuum cleaners and washing machines. Electrical power for machinery and factories modernized manufacturing, adding speed, reliability, and flexibility despite adding often-misunderstood dangers from this new power source. This is the story of how the city and her citizens adopted and adapted to the decades it took to truly electrify Baltimore. |
Swap Meet and Workshop at the Computer Museum at System Source
July 20 & 21 @ 8 AM
Location: System Source | 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley, MD. 21031
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The swap meet opens for vendors at 7:00 AM and the general public at 8:00 AM.
Admission is free; if you want to rent a table, the fee is $20.
Tables must be reserved in advance, and you can email rburke@syssrc.com if you would like to reserve one.
Food on Saturday will be hot dogs and burgers, which will cost $10-15 per person depending on your order.
Visit the link below for rain date information and more.
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June 15 & 16 @ 1 PM
Annual Todd’s observance of Flag Day.
Scott Sheads, retired historian from Fort McHenry, will lead visitors in opening a full-size replica of the original Star Spangled Banner and telling its history. Singers Kathie Mack and Steven Lampredi will sing the “Star Spangled Banner” as it was arranged in 1814, and lead visitors in singing the modern arrangement. Dale Grimes will have a display of 1944 vintage flags, focusing on the 80th anniversary of D Day. House and grounds open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours available. Sunday: House and grounds open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours available.
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June 15 & 16 @ 10 AM - 4 PM
Fleet Week Free Open House at Martin State Airport & the Museum
Enjoy the festival village of vendors and food trucks, special educational displays, historic aircrafts, and the Museum. View aircraft departing and returning from their flight over Baltimore.
Extended Public Visiting Hours
Beginning June 21, the Museum's new public visiting schedule will be Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 10:30am to 3:30pm. Fly on over to Middle River this summer to discover and be inspired by Maryland's aviation pioneers and their contributions to aviation history. Other days available with a private tour when schedule permits availability.
Saturday, June 22
An Out of this World Father's Day Gift Suggestion
Bus Trip to the National Air & Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Bus leaves Martin State Airport 8:30 am, returns 4:30pm
$60 for GLMMAM members, $80 for non members, more details on the GLMMAM website Events Page
Email martinmuseum@gmail.com for tickets
RSVP closing date: May 20
Open Cockpit Day & Car Show
With the arrival of July, the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum begins accepting car showcase entries for its Open Cockpit Day & Car Show fundraiser on Saturday, September 21, 10am to 2:30pm. Rain date is September 28. Showcase your vehicle at this family-friendly event by registering, beginning July, at www.mdairmuseum.org.
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Extended summer hours are now underway at the Fire Museum of Maryland. The Museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 - 4 through the end of August.
When the heat and humidity of summer move in, the air-conditioned Fire Museum is the perfect outing for visitors of all ages. Kids love the Discovery Room, where they can try on pint-sized turnout gear, and climb on a real fire engine. Older visitors are wowed by seeing one of the largest collections of fire apparatus in the nation under one roof. Exhibits include a working fire alarm office, and a newly updated and expanded look at the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904.
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July Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7
Grinch-mas in July!
Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us for a visit from our very special guest, THE GRINCH! The Grinch will be ready for photo opps, and we will have a special Grinch craft for the kids. Stop by and take a tour. FREE for all!
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Soft Opening Announcement: Sneak Peek Tours at the National Electronics Museum!
We've missed you and we are now re-opening at a limited capacity with exclusive sneak peek tours before our grand opening this Fall!
Why Limited? We've been making sure that our exhibits are more electrifying than ever. Also, we're in dire need of passionate tour guides to show you around our revamped space. If you are interested in becoming a tour guide let us know via this form:
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Most importantly, we want to ensure that our environment is not just educational and entertaining, but entirely safe for all patrons. We still have work to do and some days are reserved for updates and moving very heavy (yet delicate) artifacts.
So, are you ready to be among the first to experience the wonders of electronics in our new home?
To schedule take a few moments to complete the Sneak Peek Tour Form:
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Donations are encouraged for these sneak peek tours.
We can't wait to see you soon at our new location, exploring and experiencing the magic of electronics.
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Thank You! The Marshy Point Nature Center Council would like to thank everyone who has enjoyed the history of our park in Chase. We are excited for this summer as we continue to have archaeology dig days and lab days. As we enter June, we look at the year 1788 and celebrate the marriage of Cassandra Bond and James Hamilton. On the 28th this month, raise a glass to the woman who inspired us to journey back in time as her headstone was the catalyst which brought awareness to park goers that a history existed before it being open to the public. Since then, we have been inspired to seek out what has been forgotten. Join us in our journey!
Please reach out to our research chair via email – research_chair@marshypoint.org to learn more about the history of our area. Follow us on Facebook to see other events of interest and our website.
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Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Medal Donation
On Wednesday, June 12, the Museum unveiled a donation received from Museum member and Rosebud Pat Collins of a bronze replica of the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal to add to the Museum's Rosie exhibit. Members of the Baltimore Chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association, including its traveling Eastern Aircraft Rosie Susan King who turns 100 next month, were on hand as first viewers to see it. Pat's donation was dedicated to her mother and aunt, both WWII Eastern Aircraft Rosies. If you had a Rosie in your family and would like information on Rosie chapter activities, email baltimorerosies@aol.com.
(photo credit: Bill Klosicki)
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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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