"…that John Wilkes Booth’s father, Junius Brutus Booth, and his brother, Edwin Booth, are both members of the American Theatre Hall of Fame?"
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Upcoming Events
May 19, 2013 - 1:00pm
As Maryland joins the country in commemorating anniversaries of the Civil War and the War of 1812, the Maryland Historical Society has used its vast collections of artifacts and documents to mount two large and popular exhibits: “Divided Voices” and “In Full Glory Reflected.” The talented cast and creators of the Maryland Historical Society Players will reveal how they have brought these anniversary exhibits to life for visitors, combining biographical monologues, playlets and character tours, including Harriet Tubman, John Wilkes Booth, and an African American sailor of the War of 1812. Participants will see how a pioneering program has been built from the ground up with many partnerships, good research, an impressive talent pool and large doses of imagination.
May 23, 2013 - 6:00pm
Celebrate the launch of the one of the most recent books on the War of 1812, Through the Perilous Fight, with author Steve Vogel of the Washington Post!
June 1, 2013 - 1:15pm
The Players’ performances highlight important events during the Civil War and the War of 1812 including The Pratt Street Riots and extraordinary, brave individuals including Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton, Christian Fleetwood, one of the first African-Americans to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery, the notorious Johns Wilkes Booth, Rebecca Davis, a Confederate sympathizer living in a divided family in Montgomery County, and Ned Rich, a Maryland-born Confederate soldier whose memoir, Comrades Four, tells of his war time experiences. The Players also tell the stories of African American sailors and coffee house proprietors during the Eve of Battle in Fells Point during 1814, an important place to hear the news during the War of 1812.
Visitors are encouraged to interact with actors in post-performance discussions and during exhibit tours. Performances are included with Museum Admission.
June 8, 2013 - 7:00pm
Join us for a spectacular event to celebrate the eve of the exhibition, A Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and her Quest for an Imperial Legacy. Enjoy an evening of dancing, drink, and merriment, as we toast the "Belle of Baltimore."
June 8, 2013 - 9:00pm
The Young Defenders of the Maryland Historical Society will host Fashionably Late – The After Party to the Bonaparte Ball. In an effort to support this important gala event, the Young Defenders have organized the After Party to engage the area’s young professionals. Fashionably Late will be an elegant evening featuring live music from Kaleidoscope, a top-shelf open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, French desserts, and a few additional surprises.
June 15, 2013 - 1:15pm
The Players’ performances highlight important events during the Civil War and the War of 1812 including The Pratt Street Riots and extraordinary, brave individuals including Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton, Christian Fleetwood, one of the first African-Americans to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery, the notorious Johns Wilkes Booth, Rebecca Davis, a Confederate sympathizer living in a divided family in Montgomery County, and Ned Rich, a Maryland-born Confederate soldier whose memoir, Comrades Four, tells of his war time experiences. The Players also tell the stories of African American sailors and coffee house proprietors during the Eve of Battle in Fells Point during 1814, an important place to hear the news during the War of 1812.
Visitors are encouraged to interact with actors in post-performance discussions and during exhibit tours. Performances are included with Museum Admission.
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 12:00-3:00 PM, we invite you to visit MdHS and add a stitch to the Star Spangled Banner!
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This project is sponsored by the Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Star Spangled Banner Trail.
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 12:00-3:00 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.
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.
