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View Watercolors and More at These Baltimore Destinations
Art lovers are probably aware that July is World Watercolor Month, but if you're a newbie, that's okay. This wonderful art style truly expresses the human soul, and Maryland is a great place to view these gorgeous works of art. To get you started, our real estate agents have put together a quick list of their favorite places in Baltimore and the surrounding areas to find the best watercolor art:
- Baltimore Museum of Art — 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218
The Baltimore Museum of Art is a favorite of residents and visitors worldwide, thanks to its eclectic collections of 19th century, modern, and contemporary art. In addition to watercolors and other paintings, you'll see gorgeous sculptures every time you visit. This museum, close to many Baltimore homes for sale, also features a sculpture garden where you can enjoy a summertime jazz concert each year.
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Visit the Aviation & Space Museum in Baltimore
Did you know that the first Friday of May every year is National Space Day throughout the United States? This special day was created to recognize the wonder, progress, and pursuit of knowledge about all things space-related. The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum, located a short drive from Baltimore homes for sale, is the perfect place to visit with your family for National Space Day. Our real estate agents have all the details on what to expect when you visit this fascinating museum.
Where: Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum – 701 Wilson Point Rd., Ste. 531, Middle River, MD 21220
Hours: Open every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM
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A Look at Baltimore Through a Tourist's Eyes
Planning to stay closer to home this summer rather than travel out of state? Consider discovering Baltimore attractions like a tourist would. The city is home to many outstanding destinations that you may have never visited or perhaps haven't seen in years. Visiting one or several of them will create a fun, interesting staycation and let you learn more about what Baltimore has to offer.
Our real estate agents recommend visiting the following sites to see Baltimore through a tourist's eyes:
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards – 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore, Md 21201
Oriole Park at Camden Yards – which is usually referred to as Oriole Park or Camden Yards – has been the home of the Baltimore Orioles since 1992. Located in downtown Baltimore, it combines a state-of-the-art design with special touches that evoke famous ballparks of the past. You'll find touches like natural grass turf, steel rather than concrete trusses, and an arched brick façade that give the park a timeless feel. Catch an Orioles game, and before or after the game, visit Eutaw Street, a festive area beside the ballpark that has restaurants, carnival-type entertainment, and the Orioles Hall of Fame Wall.
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Heritage Preservation Efforts Around Harrisburg, PA
Heritage Treasures Day is on Saturday, January 11th, and our real estate agents feel pretty lucky to be surrounded by Harrisburg's history around every corner. Heritage Treasures Day was created to raise awareness and celebrate the artifacts of our past, whether they be small or large.
Thankfully, the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, part of the greater PA Historical and Museum Commission, have worked to ensure that Harrisburg's history is never forgotten. To preserve and restore sites throughout the city, these organizations have made every effort to extend the lives of the many buildings, structures, and landmarks throughout the city. We encourage you to stop and appreciate these historical sites around Harrisburg on Heritage Treasures Day.
- John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion — 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17104
Though built in 1766, the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion has undergone plenty of additions, renovations, and restorations that have showcased it with youthful beauty. It's now owned by the Historical Society of Dauphin County, which is pleased to provide tours of the mansion to showcase its diverse history before the historical society took ownership of it in 1941.
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Baltimore: Where to Appreciate Art Nov. 9th
Mark your calendar — Monday, November 9th, is National Go to an Art Museum Day. Although Baltimore surely has many amazing museums within city limits, the many art museums around town are some of our favorites. Our real estate agents encourage you to celebrate National Go to an Art Museum Day at these six area galleries.
- Mitchell Gallery at St. John's College – 60 College Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
If you're considering Annapolis homes for sale, you should know that St. John's College is a fantastic place to visit. Among their academia and scheduled activities is the Mitchell Gallery located in the center of campus. Free and open to the public, this art museum hosts rotating exhibitions, interesting lectures on art, workshops for artists, and other engaging events.
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Lutherville-Timonium, MD: Visit The Fire Museum of Maryland
Did you know that there's a local museum in that takes a deep dive into the history of firefighting? The Fire Museum of Maryland is a unique local attraction, with educational exhibits, extensive collections, hands-on learning opportunities, activities for visitors of all ages, and a busy schedule of special events. The museum has been educating visitors for more than four decades and providing plenty of fun in the process. If you're looking for an attraction that effortlessly mixes education and fun, this is the place. Our real estate agents have the details on what to expect when you visit the Fire Museum of Maryland.
Learn About the History of Firefighting
The Attraction: Fire Museum of Maryland
Location: 1301 York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093
Hours: Saturdays Year-Round – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Group Tours By Appointment
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The History of the Fire Museum of Maryland
Lutherville-Timonium homes for sale make it easy to visit the Fire Museum of Maryland and learn about the museum's unique history. The Fire Museum of Maryland was one of the first museums of its type in the country, built in 1971. Since it opened its doors, the museum has become home to a vast collection of firefighting artifacts, equipment, vehicles, documents, and so much more. There is something for visitors of all ages at the Fire Museum of Maryland, from children to firefighting historians. The staff at the museum goes out of its way to help visitors learn, answer questions, navigate the world-class collections, and fully experience all that the facility has to offer.
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Plan Your Visit to the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Yes, Babe Ruth once ate somewhere between 12 and 18 hot dogs, but his more typical fare appeals to our real estate agents and anyone else who enjoys a good meal: two Porterhouse steaks, double order of salad, double order of cottage-fries, and a double order of apple pie (a la mode, natch). Visit The Bambino's birthplace and museum to learn much more about Babe Ruth.
Camden Yards
Just outside the beautiful, brick-built Camden Yards, home to the beloved Baltimore Orioles, is a statue of a young Babe Ruth, sculpted by Susan Luery. The gifted player and gourmand is in the future; this is an older boy, not yet a man, eyeing his dreams. This is George Herman Ruth fresh out of the Baltimore orphanage (St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys), setting his sights on a Major League career.
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Baltimore Neighborhoods: Spend the Day in Fells Point
Streets paved with Belgian blocks guide savvy shoppers to astonishing finds in Fells Point stores. Fine waterfront restaurants mingle among the beautiful Fells Point homes for sale, their radiant facades calling in every color of the rainbow. This, one of Baltimore's oldest neighborhoods, is rich in history and alive with all the dazzle of modern living. With so much to do in Fells Point, let's get started. You'll need good walking shoes, a zest for unique experiences, and self-restraint (if you're a shopaholic).
Waterfront History
More than 161 historic buildings dot the Fells Point neighborhood, a corner of Baltimore founded in 1763. The first African American-owned shipyard has been transformed into the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday hours from noon to 4 p.m.
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Columbia, PA: National Watch and Clock Museum
For some 42 years (more than 367,920 hours), the National Watch & Clock Museum has been helping visitors to Lancaster County have a good time. From a humble origin of only about 1,000 timepieces, the museum now features 12,000 clocks, watches, timekeepers, and novelty items related to time-telling. As you peruse Columbia homes for sale, be sure to stop by this "largest and most comprehensive horological collection in North America."
The Exhibits
The museum is laid out chronologically (did you expect it any other way?) with pieces dating back to Stonehenge, itself thought to be a timekeeping device. The exhibits take you through the entire history of timekeeping technology from early non-mechanical devices like sundials and henges to today's atomic and radio-controlled clocks.
Plenty of displays capture children's imaginations; many more intrigue and educate older audiences. From divining seasons from the motion of stars and planets to setting our watches to seconds-per-century accuracy, the exhibits explain both the concept of time and our technology to measure it.
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