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[2009 to 2018] Welcome to Baltimore, "Hon."

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PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II

Pride of Baltimore II will begin her 2017 season on March 25,
Maryland Day and the 202nd anniversary ofChasseur’s triumphant
homecoming in 1815 when she was dubbed the “Pride of Baltimore.”

Pride of Baltimore, Inc. is celebrating 40 years of Pride in Baltimore
with their inaugural Spring Sailabration on Thursday, April 27, 2017,
from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI).
 

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Welcome to Baltimore

Mar 30 – April 3


Sørlandet – 212′ Norwegian tall ship
Estimated arrival: March 30 at 1400
Visiting hours: March 31, April 1 & 2
from 1400 to 1700
Baltimore Inner Harbor

Homeport:
Kristiansand, Norway
Rig: Ship
Sparred length: 210’
Length on deck: 186′
Draft: 14′ 7″

Hull: The Sørlandet was built in Kristiansand, Norway, in 1927 as a full-rigged ship for training young people for the merchant marine. As the demand for regular training of young seamen decreased in the seventies, she extended the activities to welcome the general public on board. The name Sørlandet comes from the southern region of Norway – it means the southern land. Today, the Sørlandet is the oldest full-rigged ship in the world and in 1981 was the first ship to offer sail training for women.

Estimated departure: April 3rd.
 

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Welcome to Baltimore


April 2, 2017 Sunday
Temps in the low 60s

Visited the brand new
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
1715 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231

The site was the former Baltimore Recreation Pier also
known as City Pier Broadway in Historic Fells Point

The Pentry features a Courtyard, Pool, Pier Chop House
and The Cannon Room Restaurants with Private Dock &
panoramic views of the harbor, marina and city skyline.

We received a special gift from the Hotel
Concierge made by Wildlife Artists, Inc
A light Chestnut Brown horse with white
forehead and black mane, tail and ankles.
 

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Welcome to Baltimore, "Inner Harbor"

Royal Danish Navy sail training yachts


April 22 – 24, 2017

HDMS Svanen HDMS Thyra – 64′
Estimated arrival: April 22 at 1300

Visiting hours:
April 22 from 1500 to 1900
April 23 from 1000 to 1900
April 24 from 1000 to 1400

Inner Harbor, Finger Piers

*Please note that these vessels are too small to board.
Viewing will be from the pier with crew on hand to answer questions.
 

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Welcome to Baltimore, Visiting Ships and Crews

We visited the Inner Harbor on Sunday, April 23rd and
managed to get a few good photos of the twin yachts.

I especially like - one photo of the two yachts docked
at the Finger Piers with Federal Hill Park and Harborview
Tower (my favorite condo building) in the background.

The weather in Baltimore and the surrounding areas
the past 4 days was not the best for the visiting staff
and crews of the HDMS Svanen and HDMS Thyra.

It was cool, with temps around 60 degrees,
cloudy, damp with occasional rain & lite winds.

Hope they enjoyed our beautiful city, maritime history
and premier waterfront attractions. Bon voyage!
 

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Welcome to Baltimore,
El Galeón Andalucía

May 25-30, 2017
Alexandria Virginia welcomes the return of the El Galeón, a full-size reconstructed Spanish sailing vessel used in early Colonial times, as she makes a stop on its journey up and down the Eastern U.S. Coast.

May 31 – June 6, 2017
Sail Baltimore
El Galeón Andalucía – 171′ Galleon
Estimated arrival: May 31
Visiting hours: June 1 – 5 from 1000 to 1900
Estimated departure: June 6
 

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BALTIMORE - WEATHER - JULY 21

Heat Advisory: Temps are expected to reach
97 degrees with heat index of 100+ Thursday
  • Code Red
  • Stay hydrated
  • Drink plenty of water

July 21, 2017 is a BGE Energy Savings Day!

Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) residential customers with smart meters can reduce their electricity use from 1-7 p.m. and earn bill credits. The more you reduce, the more you save
 

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Welcome to Baltimore

On Sunday July 30, 2017 we went to Buddy`s Crabs and Rib Restaurant on Main Street (Buddy`s offers views of the waterfront and City Dock) in lovely Annapolis for their All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch Buffet. The buffet was fully stocked and had a nice selection of breakfast, lunch entrees, desserts items and everything we had was delicious.

When traveling in the Baltimore Washington area be sure to do a day trip to downtown Historic Annapolis for shopping, dining, history, museums and fun.

www.downtownannapolis.org/


The U.S. Naval Academy Museum. Located in Preble Hall on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy, offers two floors of exhibits and Free Admission

https://www.usna.edu/Museum/index.php
 

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September 9, 2017

EXPERIENCE WORLD WAR II AFLOAT

Aboard the S.S. JOHN W. BROWN
Exciting six-hour Living History Cruise

Fort McHenry Baltimore Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 9-10, 2017
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER - DEFENDERS' DAY WEEKEND

The weekend will include a full roster of activities, including a community parade featuring World War I living history interpreters marching with the Fort McHenry Guard, flag raisings, fireworks, period music performed by WWI themed bands, cannon demonstrations, and presentations by rangers and living history interpreters.
 

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September 9th, 2017
Defenders Day at Fort McHenry


Fort McHenry came alive this past weekend and we had the opportunity to visit there on Saturday Afternoon. We were able to get a nice parking spot under a shade tree in the parking lot directly in front of the Visitors Center.

After we picked up our passes, we went to the restroom and then went out to the dock to see the beautiful Pride of Baltimore II. We took a few photos of the ship and two neat photos of the crew posing for someone. As we walked the one mile Seawall Trail along the Patapsco River that circles the star shaped fort, Bill took photos of the The American flag waving in the light wind, passing boats and ships and breathtaking views of the city's waterfront. It was a picture perfect day with temp near 80 degrees, lite wind, blue skies and puffy clouds.

Defenders Day - The Star-Spangled Banner Weekend!!

Defenders Day is a longtime legal holiday on September 12th, in the U.S. state of Maryland, in the City of Baltimore and surrounding Baltimore County. It commemorates the successful defense of the city of Baltimore on September 12th-13th-14th, 1814 from an invading British force during the War of 1812, an event which led to the writing of the words of a poem, which when set to music a few days later, became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner", which in 1931 was designated as the national anthem of the United States

There is no charge to enter Ft McHenry - However,
there is a $10 admission fee to enter the historic fort.
(If you do not have a National Park Pass).

On August 28, 2017,
the price of the America the Beautiful The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass increased for the first time since 1994 The lifetime Senior Pass increased from $10 to $80.

Fort McHenry is located on Fort Ave in South Baltimore.
Just three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor.

A 106 year old monument commemorating “Star-Spangled Banner”
author Francis Scott Key was vandalized in downtown Baltimore.
 

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Welcome to Baltimore - Maryland's tallest building

The Transamerica Tower - A 528 ft Skyscaper


Transamerica Tower located at 100 Light Street Baltimore, Maryland
Completed in 1973 offers both sweeping city views and harbor views.

Occasionally still called by its most recent former label, the "Legg Mason Building" was originally built as the "USF&G Building" United States Fidelity and Guarantee Co.

This 35-story building occupies one square block, bordered on
the east by Light St.,on the west by Charles St. on the south
by Pratt St. and on the north by Lombard St.

The building is served by six low-rise elevators which climb from the basement to the 17th floor, and six high-rise elevators which service the 16th through the 35th floors.

Highlights of this modern granite structure
include a Private Membership Club.
The Centre Club of Baltimore with formal dining
on the 15th floor and casual dining on the 16th
at the recently opened (2016) pub named
The Orioles Pub at the Center Club.

In 2017 The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore unveiled a $4 million makeover/redesign of McKeldin Square at the corner of Pratt and Light Streets across from the Inner Harbor.
 
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Welcome to Baltimore


A New Home for Lady Baltimore



October 14, 2017 - Today we visited The Maryland Historical Society
This marks the first time we were able to see Lady Baltimore up close.

Lady Baltimore, the eight-foot female figure marble statue sat perched atop The Battle Monument in downtown Baltimore, Maryland since 1822 has a new home in an environmentally friendly location for its preservation at The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS)

The original Lady Baltimore was transported a few years ago (2013) by The George Young Company to The Maryland Historical Society, located at 201 W. Monument Street in Mount Vernon. She was installed atop a 500 lb steel-reinforced platform in the 2nd floor Gallery of the Beard Pavilion. Lady Baltimore, wears a crown of victory and holds a laurel wreath, a symbol of glory, in her raised hand. Her lowered hand holds a rudder, symbolic of navigation and stability. She looks exquisite in her new home at the MdHS.


The Battle Monument


The Baltimore Battle Monument located at North Calvert and East Fayette Streets, in Baltimore City Maryland is extraordinary for many reasons. It is the official emblem of the City of Baltimore, having been adopted for the city seal in 1827.The Monument commemorates all thirty-nine Baltimoreans who died in the 1814 Battle of Baltimore. Lady Baltimore, the female figure (reproduction) on the top of the Battle Monument symbolizes Baltimore. She faces the harbor, a source of Baltimore's prosperity and fortune.

The flag of the city of Baltimore features the "Battle Monument".

The Baltimore Battle Monument was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1973.
 

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Welcome to Baltimore - Inner Harbor - 2018

Today we went downtown to get a peak at the newly constructed 414 Light Street
At 500 feet tall, the 44 stories of high-rise luxury apartment building
is the third tallest building in Baltimore and the tallest residential tower in Maryland.

Each of the 41 floor plans will be named after a spice.
Plus ... There will be a 550 car parking garage.


The 2-acre site that holds 414 Light St. was formerly the home of a
McCormick & Company Spice Factory. The McCormick Company began in 1889 in Baltimore Md. 100 years later McCormick moved from downtown Baltimore to Hunt Valley Maryland.
 

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Welcome to Baltimore

Visiting Ship and Crew
SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
Rhode Island's first Tall Ship

March 1st to March 5, 2018

Deck Tour Sun Mar 4 Noon to 5

It measures 207 feet, and is a three-masted square-rigged vessel, making it the largest privately owned tall ship and largest civilian sail training vessel in the United States

The ship is the named after the American Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785–1819), the hero of the naval Battle of Lake Erie (1813).

Take a peak Inside Tall Ship @ Oliver Hazard Perry on Youtube or online ohpri .org
 

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The Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Gallery

In Historic Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Located on the campus
of St. John’s College.

GALLERY HOURS AND ADMISSION

Free admission

Tuesday through Sunday
Open noon to 5 p.m

Closed on Monday
 

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Welcome to Maryland`s Eastern Shore


Saturday, April 28, 2018 we went for a ride across the Bay Bridge to spend the day at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Navy Point, a Talbot County riverfront village on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. As we entered the small town of St Michaels, we could not believe how many people were in town. We thought it was because it was a beautiful day but it turned out the town was hosting Maryland's premiere wine event, WineFest at St. Michaels. Everyone was in town enjoying the music, food specialties, and wine tasting venues.

We parked and walked over to the CBMM Museum. Once inside, the first thing you see is the restored Hooper Strait Lighthouse. We didn`t go up inside this time. As an added treat, there were two beautiful white Yachts (Lady Sarah and Caberet II) that brought visitors to the WineFest from Annapolis. We took photos and toured a few of the exhibits. There are exhibition buildings that trace the geological, social, and economic history of the Chesapeake Bay through the age of sail and the steamboat era to the advent of the gasoline and diesel-powered engines. Since the weather was so nice, we sat on the patio for awhile and enjoyed the fresh air, watched the boats go by and enjoyed the scenery of this lovely waterfront campus. It was a beautiful spring day.

On our way back home, we stopped
at Harris Teeters in Easton for Pizza.

Note: If you are visiting by car from the Western Shore, you're just 45 miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, or if coming from one of the two major cities on the East Coast, Baltimore or Washington D.C., you're an hour and a half away from a step back in time.

If you are in the area, Discover the maritime history of the Chesapeake
at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in Historic St. Michaels, Maryland
 

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Welcome to Baltimore


ITS ALPINO
May 27, 2018 until: May 30, 2018

Visit of new FREMM class
474-foot Italian Navy frigate.

Visiting hours:
Sunday, May 27th from 3pm to 6pm;
Monday, May 28th from 3pm to 6pm;
Wednesday, May 30th from 10am to 12pm.

Location: Under Armour Pier, Locust Point
1020 Hull Street, Baltimore, MD 21230


JCG KOJIMA

June 03, 2018 until: June 07, 2018
377 foot Japanese Coast Guard training ship.

Visiting Hours: Sun. June 3 from1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Fells Point, Broadway Pier Baltimore City
 

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Had a day to kill- it happened to be Memorial Day- before an evening flight home from BWI. So after a lovely dinner with friends near Andrews Air Force Base and spending the night at an airport hotel, we loaded our luggage in the rental car and headed to Fort McHenry, right in the inner Baltimore harbor. It's a National Park, so the Senior Pass worked to get us in for free. We sat down in the theater to watch a short film about the 1814 defense of Baltimore from the British in the War of 1812. There were multiple versions of the National Anthem played. And as the movie ended, the screen rolls into the ceiling, and out the wall-size windows is Fort McHenry with the Star Spangled Banner flying above it. One by one, the audience stood with hands over hearts as the Marine Corps Choir sang "Oh Say Can You See. . . ." It was stirring. We gathered with a volunteer and toured the fort. A great way to spend one of America's great days.

Then we were told of a free Circulator bus from the Fort to downtown Baltimore. We climbed on with the assistance of a helpful driver who showed us a free place to leave our car. We rode into the city without a care in the world. There was an Orioles game going on at Camden Yards, but the shops, bars and restaurants that surround the Inner Harbor were not badly impacted. We found a nice restaurant/bar with outside dining that was offering free meals to veterans, active duty military, etc., so I showed my VFW card and got a great meal. I was able to treat my wife while I enjoyed a half dozen oysters.

We wandered the waterfront a little, re-boarded the Circulator bus back toward Fort McHenry, found our car and headed to the airport. All in all, it was an enjoyable, and CHEAP way to enjoy a day in a city neither of us had ever explored.

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Welcome to Baltimore

July 1st, 2018

Dangerous Heat Sunday Into Monday As Heat Wave Hits Maryland

A heat wave is making for dangerously hot temperatures and thick humidity in Maryland, and the sweltering weather is expected to stick around through at least the Fourth of July.

WJZ’s (weatherman) said temperatures across Maryland will reach a
high of 98 Sunday. The heat index is expected to climb to 104 degrees.

A Code Red Extreme Heat Alert has been issued for Sunday in Baltimore.
 

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WELCOME TO BALTIMORE , HON

Baltimore - Sunday - July 8, 2018
Sunny Skies with Temps in the 80s

On Sunday morning, we decided to take a day trip to Baltimore
where we had plans to visit a couple of Museums. Turns out we
only had time for one. The Baltimore Museum of Art & Gardens.

We took Route 295 Baltimore-Washington Parkway into the city.
We followed Park Ave north to the Mount Vernon section of town.

*We were pleasantly surprised to see Nipper, the RCA mascot
(18' statue) tilting his head while listening to a phonograph,
sitting atop the Maryland Historical Society roof on Park Ave.

We took Charles St. north past
Baltimore Pennsylvania Station.

We stopped at the corner of Charles St and 23rd. to
take a photo of the school I went to many years ago.

From there we continued north a few city blocks
to Charles and Art Museum Drive. We turned left
& then a quick right into the museum parking lot.

We found a parking spot
went inside the museum.

We spent hours inside the art museum and by afternoon,
we decided to skip the gardens & come back another day.

Founded in 1914, The Baltimore Museum of Art
is a major cultural destination located 3 miles
north of The Inner Harbor and adjacent to the
main campus of Johns Hopkins University.

The museum features a grand historic building,
a newer addition and landscaped gardens, with
a large staff of docents, educators and security.

There is an indoor/outdoor restaurant on site
named Gertrude's that serves Sunday Brunch,
Lunch, Dinner and a weekend light fare menu.

Entrance to BMA is free .
Handicap Parking is free for BMA guests.

The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to
an internationally renowned collection of
19th century, modern & contemporary art.

Founded in 1914 with a single painting,
BMA today has 95,000 works of art
including the largest holding of works
by Henri Matisse in the world.
 
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July 11, 2018 - Wednesday

Grand Opening Celebration
Special Event @ Live! Casino - Hotel
for the grand opening of their new
hotel and 1500 seat event center.
 
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