September

15 (Thu) BCO: Thirsty Thursdays (8:00 pm) Artists in Residence

22 (Thu) Quarterly Networking Happy Hour (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) Committee Meetings

30 (Fri) Tancredi by Gioachino Rossini (7:30 pm) Artists in Residence

October

2 (Sun) Tancredi by Gioachino Rossini (3:00 pm) Artists in Residence

November

4 (Fri) Crush 2016: Theme TBD (7:30 pm ) Events

10 (Thu) BCO: Thirsty Thursdays (8:00 pm )Artists in Residence

17 (Thu) Quarterly Networking Happy Hour (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) Committee Meetings

18 (Fri) Rigolettto by Giuseppi Verdi (7:30 pm) Artists in Residence

20 (Sun) Rigolettto by Giuseppi Verdi (3:00 pm) Artists in Residence

December

10 (Sat) Christmas Cheer! (1:00 pm) Artists in Residence

11 (Sun) Christmas Cheer! (3:00 pm) Artists in Residence

18 (Sun) Silent Movie: Holiday Favorites & Sing-a-long (2:00 pm) Events

Saturday, May 7, 2:00 PM: “Constellation History Tour”

Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.

Saturday, May 21, 2:00 PM: “Constellation History Tour”

Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.

Saturday, May 28, 10:00AM – 4:00PM: Ship’s Company

USS Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy.

Saturday, June 4, 2016 2:00 PM: “Constellation History Tour”

Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.

Thursday, June 9, 2016 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Captain’s Jubilee

Historic Ships in Baltimore present a special seated four-course wine-pairing dinner on board USS Constellation.  This fundraising event supports the preserving and restoring our maritime heritage. Reservations required, additional fee.

Saturday, June 18, 2016 2:00 PM: “Constellation History Tour”

Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.

Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM: Ship’s Company

USS Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy.

Last boarding for USS Constellation will be 4:30 PM in preparation for the Independence Day Deck Party.

Monday, July 4, 2016 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Independence Day Deck Party Picnic
Celebrate our nation’s birthday high above the Inner Harbor Crowds. Classic Catering People will be serving backyard favorites along with, local beer, wines and assorted sodas.  There will be music, special tours, cannon firings, giveaways and the best view of the fireworks. Reservations required, additional fee.

Saturday, August 27, 2016 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Victory Night

Honoring those who served on the Historic Ships, and the descendants, volunteers and members who preserve their legacy. This delightful event is free to all members, volunteers, former crew and their descendants.  Food and drink are provided.  Reservations required.

Saturday, October 8, 2016: USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Pier Party!

Have a fun-filled day on the water. The day kicks off with the Annual USSConstellation Cup Sailboat Regatta in Baltimore Harbor and culminates in the Historic Ships’ post-race fundraiser from 6 PM – 9 PM. Reservations required, additional fee.

Thursday, November 24th: CLOSED

Historic Ships in Baltimore will be closed on Thursday, November 24th in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Historic Ships will re-open at 10:00AM on Friday, November 25th.  We wish you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving.December 2016

Wednesday, December 7th, 12:00 Noon: Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony

Join the board and staff of Historic Ships in Baltimore in marking the anniversary of the December 1941 Japanese Attack on Hawaii and honoring those who served during WWII. The Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony, will be held on board the US Coast Guard Cutter TANEY, and is open to the public at no cost.

May 7, 2016, 10am-2pm
Annual Steam Show 

Hose wagon rides and demonstrations with hand- and horse-drawn apparatus, working steam engines, antique models, kids’ contests, working draft horses, Dalmatians, and food vendors! Fun for the whole family!

July 9, 2016, 11am-2pm
Antique Car Show

Each year the Chesapeake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) puts on an antique car show at the Fire Museum. Featuring both classic and custom vehicles, as well as trucks, motorcycles, police and military vehicles, it’s an event the whole family will enjoy.

September 10, 2016, 10am-2pm
Honoring Our Heroes

Our annual salute to fire, police, EMS, and military personnel, with antique fire engine demonstrations and car show. Sponsored by area businesses and the citizens of Baltimore County, Honoring our Heroes is a great way to say “Thank You” to all of our community members in uniform.

October 29, 2016, 6pm-8pm
Lantern Night

A family-friendly Halloween. See fire apparatus in a new light: etched glass signal lamps and kerosene lanterns; also visit with re-enacters in period attire. Wear your Halloween costume and get in for 1/2 price!

Opening Day November 26th, 2016
December 3, 10, 17
December 28-31
10am – 4pm
Holiday Train Garden

Watch as O-scale trains wind through a 20th century town. On Opening Day, get a free photo taken with Santa in a Fire Chief’s sleigh, from 11am until 2pm!

Visit the museum website for more information and events.

All American Synagogue
Sunday, May 1
Included with admission

Join us as we mark the start of our All American Synagogue celebrations, in
association with the MADE: In America and Carroll
Mansion  this years’ All American Home. At 3pm become a JMM history detective, explore  the material culture of Maryland’s oldest synagogue including some unanswered
questions about its most important ritual objects.

Plus throughout the day enjoy hands-on activities and exploration examining
the skills and techniques used in the construction of the Lloyd Street
Synagogue. Activities will be suitable for the whole family.

 Maryland Premier: Carvalho’s Journey: A documentary film by Steve  Rivo
 Sunday, May 15, 1:00pm
Movie Screening and Talk with Director Steve Rivo
Included with Admission

A real life 19th century American western adventure story, Carvalho’s Journey
tells the extraordinary story of Solomon Nunes Carvalho (1815-1897), an
observant Sephardic Jew born in Charleston, South Carolina, and his life as a
groundbreaking photographer, artist and pioneer in American history.

 A Day at the Races, A Night at Frankenstein’s Castle
 Sunday, May 22, from 11am
Speaker Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg
Included with Admission

 A Day at the Races and Young Frankenstein: Two films released 37 years apart
but united by remarkably similar senses of humor fueled by a uniquely Jewish
perspective on mad doctors and mad love. The central characters of both movies
blend predictable feelings of persecution with a healthy irreverence for
convention and a disregard for stuffy authority.

Join another Jewish doctor named Arnold T. Blumberg as he fills you in on some
of the fun behind-the-scenes anecdotes that make the Marx Bros.’ A Day at the
Races and Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein two of his all-time favorites in the
annals of Jewish movie medicine.

 Schedule for the Day:
11:00am – Screening of Day at the Races
1:00pm – Lecture with Dr. Blumberg
2:00pm – Screening of Young Frankenstein

2016 Annual  Meeting
The Greatest Gap: Health Inequity in Baltimore
Samuel Boltansky Memorial Keynote Speaker Dr. Jay Perman, University of
Maryland, Baltimore
 Tuesday, June 14, 6:30pm
Free

In 2010, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issued a report with this
essential line: “Scientists have found that the conditions in which we live
and work have an enormous impact on our health-long before we ever see a
doctor.”

“The conditions in which we live and work …” In Baltimore, these conditions
are often bleak-often deplorable. These are the conditions that perpetuate
yawning gaps in health care access and efficacy and in large-scale community
health outcomes.

In this talk, Dr. Perman will address the social determinants of
health-education, economic stability, personal and public safety, housing and
transportation, social supports and cohesion. He’ll discuss how anchor
institutions-like the University of Maryland, Baltimore-can help remediate the
grave disparities we see in the health of populations.

Advance registration required on all programs unless noted. For more detail information, please visit https://benjaminbanneker.wordpress.com/

New Exhibit From Banneker to Douglass: The Quests for Freedom and Equality

Register now for programs related to our exhibit From Banneker to Douglass: The Quests for Freedom and Equality. Join the conversation on Twitter#FreedomforallBtoD

Join us for a variety of free Irish-inspired programs every second Saturday of the month. While you are welcome to just show up, registration is always appreciated for planning purposes.

Famine Remembrance at the Museum