"…that the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad bridge spanning the Potomac at Harper’s Ferry was destroyed and rebuilt five times during the Civil War?"
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Group Tours, Lectures, and Performances
Group Tours
Guided tours of the Maryland Historical Society are available by appointment Wednesday through Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm for groups of 10 or more.
Maryland Highlights: Native Americans to the Star-Spangled Banner and Beyond
Discover Maryland’s stories in our extensive collections – see the people, places, and events that shaped our history, from the founding of Maryland to today. Learn how Maryland has contributed to our national history through her unique stories.
Decorative and Fine Art in Maryland
Explore the diversity of Maryland in its legacy of fine and decorative arts. Charles Willson Peale, Benjamin Latrobe, and the Finlay brothers all made their mark on Maryland and the nation. Learn how these and many other artists from Maryland made an impact on American cultural heritage in the areas of painting, furniture, silver, architecture, and music.
Special Exhibit Tours:
Divided Voices: Maryland in the Civil War
In Full Glory Reflected: Maryland During the War of 1812
Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Her Quest for an Imperial Legacy
Rates: Docent-led Tours (Groups of 10 or more)
Adults: $7
Members: $6
Seniors (60+): $5
Students w/ ID: $4
* admission to the museum is included in group tour rates
Please contact the Education Depatment by calling 410-685-3750 x334 to schedule a tour.
Curator Tours
Guided tours of our special exhibits with the Chief Curator of the Maryland Historical Society are available by appointment Wednesday through Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm for groups of 10 or more.
Special Exhibit Tours:
Divided Voices: Maryland in the Civil War
In Full Glory Reflected: Maryland During the War of 1812
Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Her Quest for an Imperial Legacy
Rates: Curator-led Tours (Groups of 10 or more)
Adults: $25
Members: $20
Seniors (60+): $18
Students w/ ID: $15
* admission to the museum is included in group tour rates
Please email kcaljean@mdhs.org call 410-685-3750 x337 to schedule a tour.
MdHS Speakers Bureau
Book one of our fabulous speakers for your next event, luncheon, or meeting!
Alexandra Deutsch, Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, History of Jewelry, Folk Art, and Decorative Arts
Burt Kummerow, War of 1812
Mark Letzer, Silver, Paintings, and Decorative Arts
*Many other topics available as well, including the Civil War and the Mason-Dixon Line. Please let us know your interests!
Rates: MdHS Speaker Fees
$350 for an hour lecture
Please email kcaljean@mdhs.org or call 410-685-3750 x337 to schedule a speaker.
MdHS Players Outreach
Our Players are the perfect addition to your next special event or community program!
Civil War Performances
Clara Barton, the “Angel of the Battlefield” and founder of the American Red Cross, comes alive to share how she commanded the respect of every soldier.
Christian Fleetwood, a Baltimore-born free black man and Union soldier, willingly risked his life during the Civil War and became one of the first African-American’s to receive the Medal of Honor.
War of 1812 Performances
A Sailor's Story, participants will learn about the lives of African-American sailors, or black jacks, during the War of 1812.
The Eve of Battle, participants will come face-to-face in an interactive experience placing them at Fort McHenry in 1814. A coffee house proprietor invites guests in to a typical coffee house in Fells Point where the news of the day was shared and discussed.
Rates:
$275 for an hour program (one performer) with Q&A
$425 for an hour program (two performers) with Q&A
Please email kcaljean@mdhs.org or call 410-685-3750 x337 to schedule a performance.
* Please Note: an additional travel cost will be charged when MdHS performers or speakers travel more than 50 miles from downtown Baltimore. Mileage costs are calculated at $0.50 per mile, round trip from the center of Baltimore to the destination city.
