The Civil War Really Began In Baltimore
While most Americans believe the Civil War started with the bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, the first bloodshed of the Civil War happened one week later during the Pratt Street Riot in Baltimore.
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While most Americans believe the Civil War started with the bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, the first bloodshed of the Civil War happened one week later during the Pratt Street Riot in Baltimore.
Maryland has 157 municipalities and hundreds of neighborhoods and villages. Twenty-four towns and cities have been awarded the Maryland Main Street designation, a recognition designed to strengthen the economic potential of traditional main streets and neighborhoods. Two of these Main Streets – Easton and Frederick - are highlighted in this post.
If you are like me, usually I'm completely stumped when it comes to spots for mid-week dates. I can clearly remember the places that didn't go so well for mid-week, apparently. But after some consideration I decided to turn to dating pros for suggestions: married friends. It turns out it pays to ask the experts. From fine dining to casual coffee, here are the top three picks for mid- week dates in Baltimore City.
For Valentine's Day, Baltimore has many wonderful, romantic restaurants to tempt your palate and your sweetheart.
You just got an invitation to attend a friend's party and the dress code is formal so you're going to be dressed to the nines, getting your hair done and strapping on the heels. What about that perfect pout, those expressive eyes or your dewy complexion? Here's a little tip for party-perfect makeup every time: makeup counters. It's a little less expensive than hiring a makeup artist, you can learn new tricks and you end up with new products to enjoy all year long.
Elizabeth Hoeckel's mixed media collages are nothing short of captivating. In some cases, where there are women in bathing suits perched comfortably atop floorboards as the rest of the world is engulfed in a giant cloud of smoke and ash, it is breathtaking.
For most people, the cold winter weather means hunkering down by the fireplace and waiting out the low temperatures, but I think it's the best time of year to get out on the street and burn off some energy by running! Yeah, running in the winter! Many experts say when you exercise in cold temperatures you burn more calories because your body needs more energy to keep warm. That makes sense to me. Look around, people are doing it and if you are interested in joining them, here are some groups around Baltimore where all you have to do is show up and run, of course.
We all have a celebrity crush. Pick your dream date with Pick-A-Side.
When it's snowing or too cold to run around outside, what's a family to do? Lucky for us, Baltimore has plenty of indoor activity fun parks to keep us all full of fun and exercise.
Celebrities aren't always beautiful. Pick your nightmare date with Pick-A-Side.
Baltimore's own DDM is a rising rap headliner that has entertained hip hop lovers with his charming, gritty and lyrical raps.
A night out at a concert or an evening at the theater is one of the most enjoyable opportunities to take advantage of in Baltimore. Offering a large range of venues, from dirty punk clubs to the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and theaters from the IMAX to the historic Charles Theater, you'll never be at a loss for a cultured nightlife--no matter which culture you choose to indulge in. But staying awake for these events that can take you far into the night requires sustenance, and Baltimore has plenty of hot spots for chowing down pre-show. We rounded up our favorite locales for getting food en route to your theater of choice.
If your New Year's resolution includes learning a new skill or re-learning an old one, look no further than Baltimore Print Studios.
Julia Kim Smith is a conceptual artist dedicated to the exploration of political and social territory. Using performance, video, film, photography and printmaking as navigational systems, Julia's work is as thought provoking as it is minimalistic.
Western Maryland offers some of the most thrilling, unique winter recreation in the Mid- Atlantic region. In addition to skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snowmobiling, try dogsledding, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, snow tubing or a ride on a Mountain Coaster.
