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· Never before seen Civil War photographs
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· Screenings of Maryland films from the 1920s-1960s
· Special events, lectures and performances commemorating Maryland's role in the Civil Rights movement, our 1812 Fashion Show, tours to historical sites and more
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Founded in 1844, The Maryland Historical Society Museum and Library occupies an entire city block in the Mount Vernon district of Baltimore. The society's mission is to "collect, preserve, and interpret the objects and materials that reflect Maryland's diverse cultural heritage." The Society is home to the original manuscript of the Star-Spangled Banner and publishes a quarterly titled "Maryland Historical Magazine."
The Society is located at 201 W. Monument Street and open to the public Wednesday-Saturday
from 10 am-5 pm,
and Sunday (museum only) 12 pm-5pm.
