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@HSoBCThe Historical Society of Baltimore County collects, preserves, and interprets the rich history of Baltimore County for the education of future generations.
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95 years ago today, 26 licensed women pilots changed aviation history when they met to discuss the formation of a club that would become the Ninety-Nines. To this day, @TheNinetyNines support, promote, and encourage women pilots around the world.
In a first for Virginia, a private company is demolishing a dam to generate mitigation credits. bayjournal.com/news/fisheries…
Today marks the anniversary of the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty (@StatueEllisNPS) in 1886. You can see the original deed of gift for this national treasure in our Records of Rights exhibit online and at the @USNatArchives building in Washington! catalog.archives.gov/id/595444
In 1742, John Digges (also spelled Diggs) petitioned Maryland’s colonial government for permission to have up to 50 men working at his copper mine in western Carroll County. bit.ly/3YkPaHZ
“The history of witches is the history of women." These Maryland women were accused of witchcraft. Their crime? Having power. bit.ly/40aoufT
We need your help standing up to book bans! Ahead of the election, libraries nationwide will be hosting rallies to champion your #FreedomToRead. Register now to attend the rally on the steps of The New York Public Library on October 19! on.nypl.org/3Bz3Xae
ON THIS DATE: John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
After more than 125 years, the Ouija board’s Baltimore origin story has been unraveled. Research shows it works, too. (Kind of.) baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsen…
George Washington’s mansion gets first major rehab in more than 150 years washingtonpost.com/history/2024/1…
Stanton Gill, revered entomologist and educator, dies at 72 bit.ly/4881VtV
These Maryland women were accused of witchcraft. Their crime? Having power. bit.ly/40aoufT
🔁 if you're celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay! ❤️ Today, we recognize, honor and celebrate the culture, heritage, history and contributions of all Indigenous people! #together
Stanton Gill, revered entomologist and educator, dies at 72 bit.ly/4881VtV
Ouija boards, John Waters and the lost grave of Elijah Bond bit.ly/4eHFrTc
The 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, Spanish scientists say. They used DNA analysis to tackle a centuries-old mystery. nbcnews.com/news/world/col…
The Eaddy family’s three-story brick rowhouse on the 300-block of North Carrollton Avenue was built in 1871 and has been owned by two Black families since 1928. buff.ly/4gYyWNc
Among the details I discovered: Jefferson and Bishop entered a blacksmith business together in 1774, splitting the profits down the middle. It was a thrilling genealogical “find.” bit.ly/482We0i
Hanging around the Edgar Allan Poe Fest this weekend? Author David Gaylin is hosting a reading from his new book at Westminster Hall today at noon. baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsen…
#OTD in #history 1789, #Congress passed 12 amendments to the #Constitution, defining our rights in relationship with government. 10 were ratified: the #BillofRights. “Extending the ground of public confidence" in government, Congress said, "will best ensure [its] beneficent ends"
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