Mount Vernon in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maryland Historical Society
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, August 14, 2008
1. Maryland Historical Society Marker
The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) is the state's oldest continuously operating cultural institution. Founded in 1844, it was first located in the Athenaeum at St. Paul and Saratoga Streets. In 1919 it moved to its current location on W. Monument St. in the Mount Vernon Cultural District.
Over 350 years of Maryland history comes to life through the MdHS's renowned collections and dynamic educational offerings. The permanent collection includes Francis Scott Key's original manuscript of the poem that became the National Anthem as well as one of the most extensive collections of Americana in the country. In addition to diverse permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions are open throughout the year in the galleries of the museum and the library.
Erected 2008 by the City of Baltimore, Shiela Dixon, mayor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 39° 17.84′ N, 76° 37.112′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Mount Vernon. Marker is at the intersection of West Monument Street and Park Avenue on West Monument Street. The marker is on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Enoch Pratt House (a few steps from this marker); In Full Glory (a few steps from this marker); Striving for Civil Liberties: The Progressives of Mount Vernon (a few steps from this marker); H. Irvine Keyser (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace and St. Peter's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); On To Yorktown (within shouting distance of this marker); King Gambrinus, 1879 (within shouting distance of this marker); Revival (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Also see . . . Website of the Maryland Historical Society. (Submitted on August 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
2. Maryland Historical Society Marker
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, August 14, 2008
3. The Enoch Pratt House
The marker can be seen on the corner of the building closest to the camera.
Maryland Historical Society
4. The Star Spangled Banner
The MdHS is home to the original manuscript of the Star Spangled Banner. The Star Spangled Banner and other artifacts relating to Marylanders' fight for freedom, is on view in the museum of the MdHS.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,553 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 2. submitted on September 11, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4. submitted on September 11, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
