MUSEUM OF COSTUME

ST. MICHAELS, MD

Annapolis - USNA Museum: Fort Sumter 31-star flag After the fall of Charleston at the end of the American Civil War, this 34-star United States flag and the pair of signal flags were recovered from Fort Sumter and presented to Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren. 

The United States Naval Academy Museum, located at Preble Hall within the Academy campus, features two floors of exhibits about the development and role of the U.S. Navy, spread across area of 12,000 square feet with four galleries.  The museum's history dates back to 1845, when it was founded as the Naval School Lyceum. In 1849, President James K. Polk directed the Navy's collection of historic flags be sent to the new Naval School at Annapolis for care and display, establishing one of the museum's oldest collections. The Naval Academy Lyceum of the 19th and early 20th centuries was located in several places around the Naval Academy Yard, before the construction of Preble Hall in 1939.   From 2007–2008, Preble Hall underwent a complete renovation to turn the building into a modern museum, which officially reopened in the summer of 2009.

The United States Naval Academy, the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies, was established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft to educate midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Core.  Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the academy each summer.  About 1,000 midshipmen graduate and commission each year. The 338-acre campus, known as the "Yard," is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, and is home to  many historic sites, buildings and monuments.
Annapolis - USNA Museum: Fort Sumter 31-star flag Credit: wallyg

The Museum of Costume in St. Michaels, MD is a unique museum dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of historical clothing. The museum is located in a charming historic building and features a collection of over 1,000 costumes, accessories, and textiles dating from the 18th century to the present day.

The museum's exhibits showcase clothing from various periods of history, including colonial, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as fashion trends from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Visitors can admire the intricate details and craftsmanship of each piece, including embroidery, beading, and lacework.

In addition to the exhibits, the Museum of Costume offers educational programming and workshops for both adults and children. Programs include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that provide a deeper understanding of the history and significance of clothing.

The museum is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are passionate about preserving and sharing the history of fashion. Visitors can expect a friendly and informative experience that celebrates the art and beauty of historical clothing.

MUSEUM OF COSTUME is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ST. MICHAELS MD. US MID #8402400045

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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MUSEUM OF COSTUME

ST. MICHAELS
MD
21663

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MID # 8402400045
Name MUSEUM OF COSTUME
Alternate Name MUSEUM OF COSTUME
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
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LAT/LONG 38.784487, -76.224053
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 041
US Census Tract: 960700
US Census Block: 4014