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 Learn about Native Americans |
113 South Broadway Baltimore, MD 21231 United States +1 410 675 3535 http://www.baic.org/ info@baic.org |
The Baltimore American Indian Center provides educational opportunities for youths who would like to learn about Native American culture. View Native American art and learn to make moccasins and jewelry, or take classes in Native American dancing and drumming. The center is housed in a three-story building and also offers social services for the city's large Native American population, which includes about 6,000 Lumbee. Each year, thousands of people attend the center's three-day powwow, which is usually held on a local college campus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Interactive exhibits detail aviation history |
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive Baltimore, MD 20740 United States +1 301 864 6029 http://www.collegeparkaviation... aviationmuseum@pgparks.com |
This museum is housed at the world's oldest continuously operating airport. Its fun, interactive exhibits will captivate visitors of all ages. The gallery itself is a one-eighth scale replica of the Wright brothers' hangar, where they built their first military airplane. It was here, in 1909, that Wilbur Wright trained military officers to fly. The museum's many artifacts include the Wright brothers' 1911 Wright B, a 1918 'Jenny' airplane that was once used for airmail, and a 1932 Monocoupe aircraft. Admission: USD$ for adults, USD3 for seniors and USD2 for children. Children under two come free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baltimore jazz greats |
847 N Howard Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 225 3130 http://www.eubieblake.org/ eubieblake@erols.com |
This center had humble beginnings as the Model Cities Art Program. It was renamed in 1984 when James Hubert "Eubie" Blake, the famous ragtime pianist, left his archives to the city. Today, through photos and memorabilia, the museum offers visitors a glimpse of Baltimore's jazz legends—including Blake, Cab Calloway and Billie Holiday. In addition to the exhibit space, the center also arranges live jazz performances throughout the city and organizes lessons for students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Baltimore's Maritime History |
1724 Thames Street Baltimore, MD 21231 United States +1 410 732 0278 http://www.mdhs.org/explore/ma... |
The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS), founded in 1844, is the state's oldest cultural institution. Located at 201 W. Monument Street in the Mount Vernon Cultural District, the MdHS collects, preserves, and interprets more than seven million artifacts and documents reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage through a museum, library, press, and extensive educational programs. The collection includes the original manuscript of Francis Scott Key's "The Star-Spangled Banner" as well as one of the most extensive collections of Americana in the world. This museum has several permanent exhibits including Looking for Liberty, Furniture in MD Life, Maryland Through the Artist's Eye, and Served in Style: Silver Collection of the Maryland Historical Society. Temporary exhibitions are open throughout the year in the galleries of the museum and the library. Satellite sites include the Baltimore Civil War Museum and the Fells Point Maritime Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tribute to Nazi holocaust victims |
Corner of Gay, Lombard and Water streets Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +1 410 752 2630 |
The Holocaust Memorial in downtown Baltimore was originally built in 1980 and was refurbished in 1997. Today, the centerpiece of the stark gray memorial is two concrete monoliths that represent the boxcars used to transport Jews to the Nazi death camps during World War II. Railroad tracks surround the structure. The redesign which involved the removal of a grassy hill, gives passersby along the Inner Harbor a view of the memorial. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Heart of Baltimore's Jewish community |
5700 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 United States +1 410 542 4900 http://www.jhc.org info@jcc.org |
This community center is the heart of Baltimore's Jewish community, offering an array of programs and recreational activities for people of all ages. For decades, the center has been providing space for classes for everything from ceramics to Yiddish literature. The center also features a gallery, where art depicting Jewish life takes center stage. (Some of the artwork is on loan from Israel). JCC also offers baby-sitting services and parenting courses. Admission: USD8 Adults, $USD Children under 10, USD15 Family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hold on to your chair! |
Pier IV, Ernst and Young Building Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +1 410 468 0700 http://www.passportvoyages.com |
Passport: Voyages of Discovery is a fun place for the whole family. Explore the ocean without getting wet! Passport offers simulated excursions combining film, motion seats and special effects. Other adventures include the 'Time Elevator' through Rome and Jerusalem and 'The Amazing World' time warp. Call for rates and other details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Interactive fun for everyone |
35 Market Place Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +1 410 727 8120 http://www.portdiscovery.org info@portdiscovery.org |
Port Discovery offers interactive fun for the whole family. The young and young at heart will enjoy the Dream Lab and the Exploration Center, where visitors make their dreams come true and learn how to make their own art and jewelry. Children are particularly amused by Port Discovery's three-story treehouse, where they are encouraged to climb, crawl, swing and slide. The museum is also a great place for your child's birthday party. See their website for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Goodwill ambassador |
401 East Pratt Street, Suite 222 (Headquarters) Baltimore World Trade Center Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +1 410 539 1151 / +1 888 557 7433 http://www.intandem.com/NewPri... Pride2@pride2.org |
Maryland's goodwill ambassador to the world was modeled after the Baltimore clippers, the topsail schooners that helped America win the War of 1812. Since its launch in 1988, the 173-foot vessel has represented Maryland in 44 countries. The Pride has sailed more than 180,000 miles and played host to some 500,000 visitors. If you're lucky enough to be in Baltimore when the Pride is in port, take a tour of the vessel or stay on board overnight and sail with the crew. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baltimore's oldest home |
812 South Ann Street Baltimore, MD 21231 United States +1 410 675 6750 |
This handsome brick row home is Baltimore's oldest residence. Restored by the Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fells Point, it is filled with period furnishings and illustrates what life was like for the shipping merchants who lived in Baltimore before the American Revolution. A small garden features herb plants the type that would have been found in Colonial gardens. It is free and open to the public. Guided house tours are $1 and are scheduled on Thursdays at 10am, 1pm and 3pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pray with Saints |
114 West Saratoga Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 685 6090 http://www.stalphonsusbalt.org/ mphair@bcpl.net |
Formerly called "The German Cathedral" due to its Southern German neo-Gothic style, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church is a historic landmark designed by the famous architect Robert Cary Long in 1845. Many saints, including Blessed George Matulaitis and St. John Neumann, have prayed here, making this church a jewel in the Catholic community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perpetual Novena Services |
512 West Saratoga Street Baltimore, MD United States +1 410 685 6026 http://www.stjudeshrine.org/ info@stjudeshrine.org |
Entrusted to the Pallottine Priests and Brothers by the Archbishop of Baltimore in 1917, the St. Jude Shrine is the center of St. Jude Devotions in the United States. St. Jude Thaddeus has been dubbed "The Forgotten Saint" due to the actions of Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus. Unlike Judas Iscariot, St. Jude Thaddeus died a martyr and his remains are in the great basilica of St. Peter in Rome. He is considered the patron saint for those in dire need. After an increase of St. Jude Devotions following WWII, the Pallottines established regular novena services to honor the saint which take place every Wed. The popularity of the shrine has skyrocketed, attracting both local and nationwide parishioners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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