Baltimore City Historical Society 2019 Annual Meeting
The Baltimore City Historical Society held its 2019 annual Meeting to elect directors and officers on Saturday, June 29, at the Locust Point Community Church.
Incoming President Betsy Nix presented outgoing President Mike Franch with a token of the BCHS’s gratitude and remarked, “Over many years Mike Franch has provided BCHS with invaluable service by managing our extremely active Facebook group and organizing the Baltimore History Evenings. Last year he agreed to step into the presidency when BCHS needed a leader. Through his genial communications and encouragement of task forces devoted to individual projects, he guided the organization into a more sustainable future. The board thanked him for his work with the gift of a numbered Baltimore icons print by Kari Miller of the local Tiny Dog Press.”
Dr. Nicholas Fessenden, a member of the Board of Directors, presented The Port of Baltimore and the Great Wave of Immigration, 1830-1914 to celebrate the Society’s partnership with the Historical Society of Baltimore County in its Water/Ways Exhibit .
After the meeting attendees were invited to tour the Baltimore Immigration Museum located next door.
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Baltimore historians to sponsor programs on city history and help museums and universities support their collections of historical documents, records, and artifacts.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.
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.
