Upcoming Events

Stitching History Public Days
August 3, 2013 - 12:00pm
Become a part of history as we recreate the 30 x 42 foot flag that was commissioned for Fort McHenry in the summer of 1813. Mary Pickersgill, a local flag maker, worked with her daughter Caroline, nieces Eliza and Margaret Young, and African American indentured servant Grace Wisher to complete the flag in six weeks. We aim to recreate the flag during the same time period 200 years later. On August 3 and August 11, 2013 from 12:00-4:00 PM, we invite you to visit MdHS and add a stitch to the Star Spangled Banner! Sign up today! This project is sponsored by the Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Star Spangled Banner Trail.

Stitching History Public Days
August 11, 2013 - 12:00pm
Become a part of history as we recreate the 30 x 42 foot flag that was commissioned for Fort McHenry in the summer of 1813. Mary Pickersgill, a local flag maker, worked with her daughter Caroline, nieces Eliza and Margaret Young, and African American indentured servant Grace Wisher to complete the flag in six weeks. We aim to recreate the flag during the same time period 200 years later. On August 3 and August 11, 2013 from 12:00-4:00 PM, we invite you to visit MdHS and add a stitch to the Star Spangled Banner! Sign up today! This project is sponsored by the Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Star Spangled Banner Trail.

Fabulous Fashions of 1812
November 3, 2013 - 2:00pm
Fabulous dresses, eveningwear and military uniforms of 1800s will hit the catwalk on November 3 at the Maryland Historical Society. Baltimore National Heritage Area, in conjunction with the Baltimore Fashion Alliance, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and MdHS, will present original designs inspired by the 1812 era. Models will don dresses of the 1800s—including daywear, eveningwear, and military regalia—and walk down a catwalk especially constructed for the event. Baltimore's own "fashionista" Betsy Bonaparte will model the "latest" French fashions and strut her stuff on the runway. Visitors will additionally be able to learn more about Betsy's fantastic fashion sense in the exhibition, A Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and her Quest for an Imperial Legacy on display at the MdHS (June 9, 2013 - June 9, 2014). Heavy hors d'oeuvres and tea will be served. Event organized by the Baltimore National Heritage Area, with support from the Baltimore Fashion Alliance, the Maryland Historical Society, the National Park Service, and the American Flag Foundation.