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Tag Archives: Baltimore
15 things you don’t know about the Star-Spangled Banner
If you are American, chances are you know the words to the US national anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner. It’s about a flag referred to by the same name. The song tells a story of an historic event. While … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, flag, flag house, Fort Mchenry, MD, Star Spangled Banner
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Star-Spangled is now available!
“Grove provides a page-turning narrative that enhances the familiar aspects of this story and fills in those little-known areas… Generous archival illustrations and the rich and varied backmatter make this a boon for fledgling … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, International, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, Fort Mchenry, MD, national anthem, Star Spangled Banner
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In praise of historic sites
I’ve enjoyed visiting history places ever since I can remember. Whether Devil’s Den at the Gettysburg battlefield or the hallowed room of Independence Hall in Philadelphia or the sweeping lawn of Mount Vernon, places have captured my imagination and allowed … Continue reading
Underneath a sheen of privilege
Homewood Museum, a large “country” home in Baltimore, was not on my radar. I’ve been to Baltimore many times and like visiting historic homes. One reason may be because it sits on the campus of John Hopkins University in the … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, house
Tagged Baltimore, historic house museum, Homewood, MD, slavery
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My break is over
Dear Readers, I’ve taken a long break from blogging to work on a new book. Star Spangled: The Story of a Flag, a Battle, and a Song, is due out next year and targets ages 10-14, but will be of … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, military, Uncategorized
Tagged Baltimore, Fort Mchenry, Mary Pickersgill, MD, Star Spangled Banner
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O, say can you see? Stories of a national anthem
On September 13 and 14 Americans will commemorate the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore, a mostly forgotten battle in U.S. history… except that it gave the United States its national anthem. The song is a stirring tribute of the battle by … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, fort, house, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, flag, Francis Scott Key, MD, Star Spangled Banner, War of 1812
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British invasion at North Point
During the War of 1812 the citizens of Baltimore knew their city was a big target. With the powerful British navy sailing up the Chesapeake Bay toward them, they were scared. The Committee of Vigilance and Safety chose Major General Samuel … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, 20th century, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, battle of baltimore, MD, War of 1812
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