Press Releases

The Battle of Antietam: One of the ‘Worst Days in American History,’ and 3 Events Commemorating Maryland in The Civil War

Marking the 150th Anniversary of Antietam,
The Maryland Historical Society presents special lectures, living-history performances, and the launch of a new book on Maryland’s Civil War photographs  

BALTIMORE, September 17, 2012: "Antietam, Sharpsburg, whatever you want to call it – September 17, 1862 was one of the worst days in American history," says Burton Kummerow, President of the Maryland Historical Society.

MEET THE ROCK STARS OF THE WAR OF 1812

War of 1812 Bicentennial Exhibit opens June 10 at the Maryland Historical Society

“In Full Glory Reflected: Maryland During the War of 1812”

The Largest and Most Comprehensive 1812 exhibit in Maryland

What are the Top Ten Objects in the Exhibition?

BRING IN SPRING WITH GREEN SPRING VALLEY GARDEN CLUB'S FLOWER SHOW AT THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 

For Immediate Release                  Contact: Marc Apter, 301-904-3690, mapter@mdhs.org

Reception will feature Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture at the Mt. Vernon Estate

Flower Show is May 15th and 16th

Maryland Day Explores the Unique Legacy of W. D. Schaefer

Reception to Hear “Roast” with Colorful Schaefer Stories

See his World War II Dog Tags, Uniform and Famous Bathing Suit

Hear How his Legacy Lives Within the New MD Center for History Education


Panel discussion on February 23- Seen & Heard: Maryland's Civil Rights Era in Photographs and Oral Histories

Contact for more information: Marc Apter, 301-904-3690; mapter@mdhs.org

Seen & Heard: Maryland’s Civil Rights Era in Photographs and Oral Histories

Feb. 23rd Civil Rights Photo Exhibition and Panel Discussion at MdHS

Panelists Will Include 1955 Read’s Drugstore Sit-In Participant,

Black Panther Party Defense Lawyer, and Writer for TV’s “The Wire”.

Famous Civil War Spirits are Back in Baltimore

For Immediate Release:

Maryland Historical Society Contact: Marc Apter, mapter@mdhs.org 301-904-3690

Famous Civil War Spirits are Back in Baltimore!

Meet John Wilkes Booth, Harriet Tubman and Clara Barton

December 29-31

Kids Free and New Folk Art Exhibit for Holiday Viewing

Win a Free Luncheon at the Museum for 12

Join MdHS’ Free Holiday Open House on Dec. 1st Before the Washington Monument Lighting

Also For the First Time, on Dec. 3rd & 4th, Museum Offers $1 Admission

MdHS Acquires Rare Daguerreotype of Baltimore Civil War Era Slave

Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument Street, Baltimore MD

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Marc Apter, 301-904-3690, mapter@mdhs.org

 

Acquisition of Rare Daguerreotype of Baltimore Civil War Era Slave

Will Help Historians Learn More About Urban Slavery

 

Meet the Rock Stars of 1812

With Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

 War of 1812 Exhibit Now Open at the Maryland Historical Society

For the 200th Anniversary of the War