Maryland Center for History and Culture

Time 2021-04-17 07:07:01

Web Name: Maryland Center for History and Culture

WebSite: http://www.mdhs.org

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Explore the that shape Maryland. People, Places, & Events People, Places, & Events Plan Your Visit Antietam shadow box Antietam shadow box Shadow box made in 1886 by John Philemon Smith who witnessed the Battle of Antietam. It records the dedication of the Antietam National Cemetery in 1867 and lists Union soldiers who died. Plan Your Visit Hutzler’s box Hutzler’s box Collar box, circa 1880, Gift from the Archives of Hutzler Brothers Co. On view in the new exhibition, "The Hutzler’s Experience: How a Small Dry Goods Store Became a Maryland Institution." Plan Your Visit Etting Mug Etting Mug To commemorate their contribution to history, the men who defended North Point and Fort McHenry in 1814 scratched their names into this six-inch tall tin mug owned by Samuel Etting. Flickering Treasures Flickering Treasures Rediscovering Baltimore’s Forgotten Movie Theaters In 1896, Marylanders crowded to Electric Park to see the lights and attractions, including the very first moving-picture show. Movies were magical, transporting the viewers to new places, inviting them to escape their everyday lives, marvel at a new technology, gather news, and appreciate art. Movie theaters became symbols for the worlds they were unlocking, ethereal buildings where people gathered to take a journey together through the movie screen. Open through September 2022. Learn More Discover Maryland Discover Maryland Now Open Who are Marylanders, why are they so obsessed with their flag, and what does duckpin bowling have to do with the Baltimore Orioles? This exhibition explores how Maryland and its people have changed since its founding in 1634. Learn how the dynamic geography of the state drove its industry, population, and the identity of Marylanders, and how the arts and culture of Maryland reflect on its past. For traveling visitors and lifelong Marylanders, Discover Maryland shows there is much to uncover about Maryland. Open through March 2022.Image: Summer In Baltimore, Tom Patton Miller (1945-2000), 1993. Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, BCLM-1993.27.1Image inset: Duck pin bowling ball and pin and Orioles baseball team cleats. Learn More Wild and Untamed Wild and Untamed Dunton’s Discovery of the Baltimore Album Quilts Follow Dr. William Rush Dunton Jr. on his journey to understand the Baltimore album quilt tradition and learn how quilts served as the building blocks for his groundbreaking work in occupational therapy. Explore our internationally famous quilt collection, including never-before-seen pieces, and Dr. Dunton’s personal works to unravel a narrative that connects Dunton’s views on quilts, gender, and mental health in the 1940s. Open through September 2022. Learn More The H. Furlong Baldwin Library invites visitors to explore the records of Maryland’s past and preserves irreplaceable historical materials for future generations. Image of Digital Collections Item Digital Collections View digitized paintings, photographs, prints, and other materials. View More Educational Programs Students gain essential social studies skills by engaging with our collections in person and virtually. Find the perfect programs A Word From Our Members Our members believe what we believe: history can illuminate the past, lend perspective to the present, and inform the future. Don t take our word for it. Hear what they have to say. Join or renew I am thrilled to see how [the MCHC] has become more open to the Baltimore community, especially in making materials more accessible through interactive exhibits and in research and scholarship. A membership is very cost-effective if you are actively researching in the collections. Jean Lee Cole, Member Since 2013 Image of Shaping the Future of History Shaping the Future of History With funding and support from this campaign, we are seeking to shape the future of how history is presented, connect with new audiences, and expand our national presence. Share in Our VisionGenerous leading support for this website was provided by the Sheridan Foundation with additional support from the Helen Clay Frick Foundation.

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