HSBC Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events 2009-2010

350 Years of Citizen Soldiers (Legion Post #22. Towson) November 8, 2009 1:30 p.m.
HSBC will join with American Legion Post #22 in commemoration of Baltimore County’s veterans during a ceremony at Post #22. A traditional ceremony, this event will feature a talk regarding the 350 years of military history of Baltimore County, a recognition of County veterans and their services to their nation, an update on Baltimore County service people today, and prayers for those who died in service to their country. Participating in the ceremony will be the County Executive, the Maryland Adjutant General, the Honor Guard of the Maryland National Guard, as well as the 229^th Army Band. Open to all veterans and their families, this will be the County’s 350^th Anniversary event for November. FREE
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Knives, Swords, and Armor: History Onstage (Almshouse) November 22, 2009 1:30 p.m.

Matt and Kerry Stagmer of Baltimore Knife and Sword will present a program concerning the influence of history on their craft of weapons making. For nearly two decades the Stagmer’s have worked as professional arms makers for performance troupes throughout the region. Their company, Baltimore Knife and Sword, has evolved considerably over the past few years as the Stagmers strive together to create fantastic objects in metals. While the primary focus is on swords and related items, their highly diverse interests often send them spinning in different directions leaving a trail of wonderful creations and forms in metal. Baltimore Knife and Sword has been the #1 name in stage combat weaponry for several decades. Their presentation will focus on how history has served them in both their vocations and avocations.

A participation fee of $5 will apply for non-members. Free to students.
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Celebrating 350 Years (Call for more information)
December 12, 2009 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.

A members-only celebration of 350 years of Baltimore County’s existence as a historic entity.
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Deeds, Indentures, and Apprenticeships: 150 Years of Early Law in Baltimore County (Almshouse) January 17, 2010 1:30 p.m.

Anna Siebring, a Stevenson University student and HSBC intern, will present her interpretation of the historical significance of over 300 legal documents she indexed as part of her internship at the Alms House. Dating from as early as the 1780s and as recent as the 1930s, these documents provide an insight into the legal community of the late-Eighteenth and the Nineteenth centuries in the Baltimore area.

A participation fee of $5 will apply for non-members.
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Nuclear Annihilation and You: Baltimore County in the Cold War (3 hours)
(Almshouse) January 31, 2010 1:30 p.m.

Join us as we travel back to the 1960s and examine the role of civil defense in the daily lives of Baltimore County’s residents. Using such civil defense hits as the movies Duck and Cover, Atomic Alert, and Survival Under Atomic Attack, Stevenson University student and HSBC intern Dom Staiti will interpret the findings of his research into the civil defense role of the Alms House during the Cold War. The event will include a tour of civil defense goods stored at the Alms House during that period, an introduction to home defense shelters, and a menu of tasty treats the harried housewife could serve to her nuclear bomb sheltered loved ones. Register by calling 410.666.1878.
A participation fee of $10 will apply for non-members.
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A Conversation with Dr. Barry Lanman

An oral historian and noted author, Dr. Lanman has devoted over 30 years to helping document the history of Baltimore County. Director of UMBC’s Martha Ross Center for Oral History, Dr. Lanman is the past-director of the Consortium of Oral History Educators, historian for the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, an oral history consultant/interviewer and specialist in the field of oral history as an educational methodology. Dr. Lanman has authored numerous articles, pamphlets and books in the fields of education and history. He has also written and produced historical media presentations and wrote an educational component for the television series The Promised Land. Founder and past-president of Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region (OHMAR), Dr. Lanman was honored by the organization The Former Members of Congress which named him as its educator-historian for 1984. He has also received the Judith Ruchkin Research Award and the Forrest Pogue History Award. Please join us as we engage in an informal conversation with Catonsville resident Dr. Barry Lanman at the old Alms House in Cockeysville. Register by calling 410.666.1878.
A participation fee of $5 will apply for non-members.
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The 100 Year Patrol: Celebrating the Centennial of the Boy Scouts of America (Almshouse) April 11, 2010

Come join us as we celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. A community organization devoted to building character through experience and skill acquisition, the BSA has been a presence in Baltimore County since almost the beginning. Come see as we convert the Alms House into “all things Boy Scout” for a day.
FREE
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Rally Day for History (Road Rally) April 18, 2010

In 2009 we published a map of over 900 historic locations in Baltimore County. Ride along with us as we blanket the county with cars, bicycles, and hikers collecting the GPS coordinates and photos of each of those historic sites. Prizes, mementos, and memories will rule the day as we unleash a torrent of amateur historians onto the highways and byways of the County. Register by calling (410) 666 1878.

A participation fee of $5 will apply for non-members.
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Exhibit (Towson Festival) May 1-2, 2010

A touring exhibit featuring African-American history in Baltimore County will be on display.
FREE
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Farm Fest 2010 (Gorsuch Farm Museum at the Almshouse)
May 15-16, 2010 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

With the arrival of spring comes the expectation of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as jams, jellies, honey, and baked goods. FarmFest 2010 will see the re-opening of the Farm Museum at the Historical Society as we introduce patrons to many of the long-gone experiences of rural life. Tour the farm museum, try your hand at some fun barnyard chores, learn some tips about the agricultural scene in Baltimore County today, and enjoy a fun farmers market. Informational presentations will be ongoing throughout the day.

A participation fee of $5 will apply for non-members.
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A Conversation with John McGrain (Almshouse) June 13, 2010 1:30 p.m.

The elder statesman of Baltimore County history, John W. McGrain Jr. has been chronicling our county’s history for decades. Former secretary of the Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission, Mr. McGrain was appointed Baltimore County historian in 1998. Retiring in 2007 at nearly 75 years of age, John has been called “a walking database of county history.” Having written about Baltimore county’s grist mills, duck mills, iron works, place names, and manufacturing towns just to name but a few, there’s little John does not know about our county’s history. Come and join us in the final chapter of this year’s “A Conversation with…” series as we sit down and chat with Mr. John McGrain regarding his pursuit of history in Baltimore County. Register by calling 410.666.1878.

A participation fee of $5 will apply for non-members.