February Newsletter
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February
Speaker Series: “Streetcars in Baltimore and Beyond”
Wednesday, February 15, 7 pm
Please join us at the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Museum for the first Speaker Series of 2023. Father Kevin Mueller, a longtime member of the Baltimore Streetcar Museum and streetcar enthusiast, will talk about the streetcar system that we had and what made it go away. He will also discuss cities that still have streetcars to this day. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome to tour the Museum after the talk.
Museum Tours and Open House
Saturday, February 18, 11 am to 1 pm
This will be our first opening since the December Holiday Open House. Stop by for a tour or to browse our gift shop.
March
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 2 at 7 pm
Speaker Series: “Rosie the Riveter”
Thursday, March 9 at 7 pm
Debi Wynn from the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum will discuss the important role of Rosie the Riveter in manufacturing during World War II. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome to tour the Museum after the talk.
Open House
Saturday, March 11, 11 am to 1 pm
Stop by for a tour or to browse our gift shop.
Haunted History Night
Sat, March 18, Two Time Slots: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM and 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Please Join The Baltimore Paranormal Society for a night of haunted tales as we explore our historic building and exhibits while learning about the haunted happenings experienced by our guests and local paranormal teams. Your night will begin with a brief overview of ghost hunting equipment before being led on a candlelight tour of the museum where museum staff and BPS members will regale you with tales of the supernatural that have been reported within our 103-year-old building.
*FREE but reservations are required and space is limited.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-history-night-tickets-537829651967.
April
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, April 6 at 7 pm
Earth Day Open House
Saturday, April 22, 11 am to 1 pm
Join us for Museum tours and special activities geared towards celebrating our earth.
Museum visitors will join us to plant sunflower seeds and take them home to watch them grow. Kids will get to participate in a scavenger hunt along with other fun activities!
May
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, May 4 at 7 pm
First Responders’ Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 6, 12 to 2 pm
Local police and fire stations along with MDTA police will have their emergency vehicles set up out front for all to explore. K-9 demonstration scheduled but subject to change. First Responders will be treated to lunch.
Speaker Series: “Todd’s Inheritance”
Monday, May 15 at 7 pm
The Maryland militia used the house in North Point as a lookout post during the War of 1812, Battle of North Point, Sept. 12-14, 1814 and was burned by British. The existing house was rebuilt in 1816 and is now a museum and interpretive site.
June
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, June 1 at 7 pm
Open House
Saturday, June 10, 11 am to 1 pm
Stop by for a tour or to browse our gift shop.
Speaker Series: “Flag History”
Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm
Local flag collector and historian Dale Grimes shares our history of flags and offers a peek at his collection.
Did you know? Someone who studies flags is a called a vexillologist.
July
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 6 at 7 pm
Christmas in July
Saturday, July 22, 11 am to 1 pm
We will have our special guest Santa ready for photo opps, along with craft vendors, special activities for the kids and Museum tours!
Speaker Series: “Up the Line: A History of the Philadelphia-Wilmingon-Baltimore Railroad”
Date TBD
Howard Smith talks about the railroad which brought President-Elect Abraham Lincoln to Washington, D.C.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome to tour the Museum after the talk.
August
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 1
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, August 3 at 7 pm
Back to School Open House
Saturday, August 19, 11 am to 1 pm
Stop by for a tour or to browse our gift shop.
September
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 7 at 7 pm
ESSEX DAY
Saturday, September 16, 10 am to 6 pm
400 & 500 blocks Eastern Blvd.
Visit the Museum on Essex Day!
The Heritage Society Museum will be open from 11 am to 4 pm for Essex Day.
Our gift shop will be open and we will be selling books, magnets and other memorabilia in addition to the new ESSEX-opoly games!
October
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 5 at 7 pm
Speaker Series: “Rosedale”
Date TBD
Historian Bob Dean will discuss the history of Rosedale, Md.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome to tour the Museum after the talk.
Open House
Saturday, October 14, 11 am to 1 pm
Stop by for a tour or to browse our gift shop.
Candle Light Ghost Tour
Date TBA
November
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, November 2 at 7 pm
Open House
Saturday, November 4, 11 am to 1 pm
Stop by for a tour or to browse our gift shop.
December
2023 Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 2, 5 pm to 7 pm
Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, December 7 at 7 pm
Speaker Series
Date TBA
Museum Historian Paul M. Blitz returns with a perennial favorite – the story of Baltimore’s role in the Civil War.