The Maryland Center for History & Culture collects, preserves, & interprets the history, art, & culture of Maryland. Formerly the Maryland Historical Society.
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Applications are now open for the Lord Baltimore Research Fellowship Program, 2024–2025. The fellowship is designed to enhance your research experience using the rich resources of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library. Learn more: mdhistory.org/the-lord-balti…
#Maryland #History #Research
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Are you passionate about Maryland history and genealogy? The Ashby M. Larmore Fellowship with the MCHC allows you to expand your studies. Applications are now open. Make sure to submit your application by December 31, 2023: mdhistory.org/the-ashby-m-la… #History #Research #Maryland
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It’s National Book Lovers Day! Did you know the Museum Store regularly pulls duplicate texts from the H. Furlong Library and offers them for free outside the Museum Store? Stop by to browse the selection for yourself. #history #books #museum #baltimore #maryland
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It’s Native American Heritage Month, and MCHC is celebrating by exploring this clay Vessel found at Pope's Creek in #Maryland. It shows the innovation that once sustained the thriving communities of this region.
#Indigenous #Museum #history
(Vessel, c500-200 B.C., 1976.1.71.1)
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Join us on November 9 from 11 am-5 pm at J. McLaughlin in Ruxton, MD for a Sip-n-Shop event with the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) and Eleanor Magee. During the event, 15% of all sales will go to MCHC. We hope to see you there! #shop #maryland #community #event
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Happy Halloween from MCHC!
Still looking for inspo for tonight? Check out these costumes from the library Underbelly blog: mdhistory.org/happy-hallowee…
MCHC H. Furlong Library, Paul S. Henderson Photograph Collection, BCLM HEN, HEN.00.A2-221.
#halloween #maryland #costumes
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We're hiring a Communications and Social Media Intern!
Looking for a position that fosters creativity and activates community? Check out this internship with the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC): bit.ly/3Q612Lm
#hiring #creativity #museum #curiosity
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#OnThisDay in 2001, legendary Orioles baseball player Cal Ripken retired. Ripken played 2,632 consecutive games, surpassing Lou Gehrig’s record. By the end of his career, Ripken racked up 3,184 hits and 431 home runs, all as a Baltimore Oriole.
#maryland #baseball #history
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Happy Birthday, Jim Henson! Join us at the MCHC for cake from 11 am to 1:30 pm, then make a birthday hat and create puppet art, with 24% off admissions using Promo code 'Henson Bday,' here: mdhistory.org/reserve-a-tick… #JimHenson #Muppets #SesameStreet #Puppetry #Maryland
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The fifth round of the Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr. History Fund at MCHC is now open. This competitive grant program supports projects at Maryland museums, archives, and historical societies. Learn more about the grant here bit.ly/3Rrr0tt
#maryland #grant #history
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The Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) is currently experiencing internet complications, impacting our phone lines. This will not affect open hours today. For immediate inquiries, please contact info@mdhistory.org -- We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Last week, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) recognized our Virtual Field Trip program with their 2023-2024 Pinnacle Award.
We are elated to be recognized for our high-quality #live #virtual #fieldtrips bit.ly/3K7mfQj
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Last week, @wjz joined us at MCHC for a look at “A Night to Remember,” the minute-by-minute account of the sinking of the Titanic written by Walter Lord. Check out these photos from the shoot, and watch the video clips here: ow.ly/plbU50Pl5m2
#Baltimore#History #titanic
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Wondering what’s new at the Maryland Zoo? With a membership to the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC), you gain free admission to @marylandzoo through July. Learn more at marylandzoo.org/visit/
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Take your class for a deep dive into the history of Maryland through creative exploration with our “Storytime on Monument Street” school tours. Learn more and book here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
#Education #Educator #Learn #Tour #History #Culture #Baltimore #Maryland #JimHenson
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In 2023, the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) saw an increase of 131% in visitors. With the fiscal year 2024 beginning tomorrow, now is your chance to help us carry this momentum. Donate here: mdhistory.org/donate/annual-…
#Maryland #Donate #Fundraiser #history #education
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In 1988, Baltimore passed a bill outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation. Curtis Decker, leader of the lobbying effort, recounts the obstacles he faced to ensure the bill’s success. Listen here bit.ly/3PycUpd
#History #Maryland #LGBTQ mdhistory.org/resources/curt…
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Kick-off Pride Week on June 17 from 1pm-8pm with DJs, dancing, drinks, and more. RSVP here: bit.ly/43QvvS4
#Maryland #History #Pride #Baltimore #LGBTQ
Photo: Joseph Kohl (1957-2002), 2000, photograph, Maryland Center for History and Culture, H. Furlong Baldwin Library.
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We love this feature by @wbaltv11 highlighting “The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited!”
Book tickets to the Henson Homecoming: “The Jim Henson Exhibition” Opening Festival on June 3 from 10 am - 8 pm: bit.ly/3oqpBaO #OpeningFestival wbaltv.com/article/jim-henso…
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