The American flag has a story as rich as our country’s history. For more than 200 years, the “red, white and blue” has flown reverently and stands tall in our view as an internationally known symbol. it can be found everywhere in buildings, houses, streets and classrooms. The flag’s physical symbolic attributes have changed over […]
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During the War of 1812 the entrance to Baltimore Harbor was guarded by Fort McHenry. In the summer of 1813, Major George Armistead, commander of Fort McHenry, “requested a flag so large that the British would not have difficulty seeing it from a distance.” A group of ministers were sent to summon Mary Young Pickersgill, […]
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So much to do and so little time will likely be the cliche one hears when visiting Baltimore, Maryland. There are just too many things to do and so much to see. Baltimore, Maryland, is the 12th largest city in America and has been one of the major seaports in the United States since the […]
Baltimore, Maryland is a beautiful little city about an 45 minutes out of Washington D.C. It’s Inner Harbor is a beautifully restored area with access to the Chesapeake Bay. Charming row homes line the streets and one can occasionally catch a glimpse of cobblestone pathways. Recent re-development of the area has made it a hotspot […]
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There are few symbols as ubiquitous or as familiar to us as our national flag. But how much do you really know about “Old Glory?” Bring this fun flag test along with your picnic basket to your next summer holiday celebration. Test your family and friends on flag trivia this Memorial Day, Flag Day and […]
Maryland is one of those states that has everything travelers want and more. It has many different styles and flavors, from the tranquility of the oceanfront to the big, busy city life, to the quiet countryside. It matters what you asked for. It requires patient travel to Maryland because there are so many places to […]