The Baltimore City Historical Society.
Dedicated to preserving, curating, and telling Baltimore's story.
OUR MISSION
PRESERVATION: Baltimore City Historical Society promotes the study, presentation, and appreciation of history of our city. We work with Baltimore historians to sponsor programs on city history and help museums and universities support their collections of historical documents, records, and artifacts.
EDUCATION: We’re dedicated to helping residents and visitors learn about of our city’s defining moments – and understand Baltimore’s historical and cultural significance. We encourage everyone to take a closer look at the familiar historic sites, notable people, and diverse neighborhoods that are part of everyday life in Baltimore.
COMMUNITY: Through our website, events, archives, and social media, we strive to create a gathering place for those who want to explore and celebrate Baltimore’s rich history and cultural heritage. And we invite everyone to share stories, ask questions, or offer insights by contacting us here.
Deborah Weiner introduces her new book in the last Baltimore History Evening of the spring.
Baltimore History Evening
Free Talks on Baltimore History
Third Thursday of Every Month, January-June
June 21, 2018 * Deborah R. Weiner Co-author, On Middle Ground: A History of the Jews of Baltimore (The Johns Hopkins University Press, Spring, 2018)
On Middle Ground: The Jews of Baltimore Baltimore’s unique status as both a border city and an immigrant port profoundly shaped the historical experience of its Jewish population. Exploring how Jews negotiated their place in this environment sheds light on one of the city’s largest ethnic groups and also provides fresh a perspective on Baltimore’s development.
The Village Learning Place
2521 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Reception 7:00
Talks Begin 7:30
The Village Learning Place 2521 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218 Reception 7:00, Talks Begin 7:30
Memorial Stadium Robert E. Kniesche / Baltimore Sun
BECOME A MEMBER
The Baltimore City Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization. We offer free events throughout the year to Baltimore history buffs, but we depend upon yearly membership dues from those of you who are certifiable enthusiasts.
We keep our annual dues low, and have a variety of membership levels. If you join, you can flash your official membership card all around town.
Consider joining the BCHS or making a contribution today.
