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Welcome to the Baltimore County Heritage Network!

September 15 - October 15, 2026

 
 
 

Preservation in Practice: Historic Hotels & Boarding Houses of Baltimore County

September 22 @ 6 PM

Location: Manor Mill | 2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111

September 22 topic: Historic Hotels & Boarding Houses of Baltimore County: Join the Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County and Manor Mill for a presentation on the Historic Hotels and Boarding Houses of Northern Baltimore County.


Local historian Rachel Mazurek will share her findings on these standing structures while telling stories of the families who once ran them.  


Rachel grew up in the Hereford Zone and driving by historic homes daily sparked her deep appreciation for the past. She's been gathering information and folklore about these properties and original families ever since. Her independent research focuses on land deeds, ancestral records and newspaper articles from the past.

PLEASE NOTE: The correct location for this event is Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center, 2323 Eastern Boulevard, Middle River, Maryland 21220. We apologize for any confusion caused by our previous newsletter.

Open Cockpit Day and Car Show

September 26 @ 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center | 2323 Eastern Blvd. Middle River, MD 21220

Rain date is October 3

Open Cockpit Flightline Visit 11am to 2:30pm

Showcase of Airplanes, Helicopters and Classic Autos. Indoor exhibits and children's interactive courtyard.

The last shuttle bus of the day to the flightline departs at 1:30pm.

Admission $10 adults & $5 children

Food truck will be on site

The Babe, Brooks and Me

September 27 @ 2 - 3:30 PM

Location: Historical Society of Baltimore County | 9811 Van Buren Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21030

Discover stories you’ve never heard about Babe Ruth and nine other Hall of Famers with a special tribute to Brooks Robinson. Dick George, an Emmy-winning retired public television producer/writer, has a baseball autographed by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and nine other Hall of Famers. In this presentation he tells the fascinating story of how he got it, taking us on a joyful romp through Baltimore baseball history. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game, you’ll enjoy captivating stories and personal insights into the legendary careers of some of the game’s greatest players.

Warren – Rumor or Fact: A Town Under Loch Raven Reservoir?

October 15 @ 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Location: Historical Society of Baltimore County | 9811 Van Buren Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21030

Ever hear that there used to be villages where Loch Raven Reservoir is today? Come to the Galloway Room and listen as Sally Riley tells the story recounting the history of Warren Village from its founding to its demise under the waters of Loch Raven Reservoir, while you view a slideshow of over 100 photos of the village, and newspaper ads which document the business of the Warren Mill.

 

MD Fire Museum

The Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville is back on our fall/winter hours - open Saturdays only from 10 - 4. Tickets at the door.

October 24 @ 6 - 8 PM

The Museum is gearing up for Lantern Night!


See the Museum in a whole new light as we light candle or kerosene lanterns on our historic apparatus. Historic reenactors bring the past to life. Tickets at the door. 

 

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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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This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland Historical Trust but does not necessarily reflect its views or policies.

 
 

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