Christmas in Old Baltimore with Historian Wayne Schaumburg

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On Thursday, December 12, 2019 we welcomed Baltimore historian and educator Wayne R. Schaumburg for a talk on “Christmas In Old Baltimore” to learn all about Baltimore holiday traditions and how they have changed over the years! Mr. Schaumburg focused on some of Baltimore’s great holiday customs from the 1940s to the 1960s, including downtown … Read more

2019 History and Haunts Paranormal Expo

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The History and Haunts Paranormal Expo was presented by The Baltimore Paranormal Society and The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River on March 30,2019, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. All proceeds benefited the Heritage Society museum exhibits, public events, and operating expenses. Guests joined us to explore our historic building and exhibits while attending … Read more

2018 Museum Christmas Tree Lighting

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Dec. 8th, 2018: Holiday Tree Lighting and Museum Open House For our 2019 Annual Open House and Tree Lighting we planned a fun family event with a visit from Santa courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company, gifts for the kids, music by DJ Leon Moses and MC Karie May, snacks and more. Our tree has … Read more

Baumgartner Collection Book #105: Serving Our Country

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Serving Our Country features the men and women from our own backyards—streets like Marlyn Avenue, Stemmers Run, and Bowleys Quarters—who answered the call to service. By digitizing these vintage records, we ensure that the personal sacrifices and local milestones of our veterans remain a permanent part of Eastern Baltimore County’s history. Below are some excerpts … Read more

Baumgartner Collection Book #13: Citizens of Essex

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Baumgartner Collection Book #13: Citizens of Essex Download PDF Read PDF online at archive.org READ ARTICLE: Helen Baumgartner’s Beer Can Collecting Hobby (1976) Read these articles from the Baumgartner Collection Book #13: Citizens of Essex and more online at archive.org