THE MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

BALTIMORE, MD

Baltimore - Fort McHenry Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, a pentagonal bastion fortification located on Locust Point, is best known for its role in the War of 1812, where it withstood 25 hours of bombardment by the British Navy, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." The fort was later used as a military prison during the Civil War and as a hospital in World War I, and was designated a national park in 1925 and a National Monument and Historic Shrine in 1939, becoming the only dual-designated national monument and historic shrine in the United States.
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The Maryland National Guard Military Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Baltimore, MD. The society is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Maryland National Guard, which has been in existence since 1634 and is considered the oldest military organization in the United States.

The society operates a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and other items related to the history of the Maryland National Guard. The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the Guard's involvement in major conflicts such as the Civil War, World War I, and World War II, as well as its role in supporting state and local communities during times of crisis.

In addition to preserving and showcasing historical artifacts and materials, the Maryland National Guard Military Historical Society Inc also offers educational programs and events for the public. These programs include guided tours of the museum, lectures on various aspects of military history, and special events such as reenactments and living history demonstrations.

Overall, the Maryland National Guard Military Historical Society Inc plays an important role in preserving and promoting the rich history and traditions of the Maryland National Guard, and in educating the public about the important contributions that this organization has made to the state and the nation over the centuries.

THE MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BALTIMORE MD. US MID #8402400385

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 8,369 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Baltimore - Fort McHenry Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, a pentagonal bastion fortification located on Locust Point, is best known for its role in the War of 1812, where it withstood 25 hours of bombardment by the British Navy, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." The fort was later used as a military prison during the Civil War and as a hospital in World War I, and was designated a national park in 1925 and a National Monument and Historic Shrine in 1939, becoming the only dual-designated national monument and historic shrine in the United States.
Baltimore - Fort McHenry: Barracks Barracks No. 1 was used to house enlisted men. One room was for non-commissioned officers (corporals and sergeants), perhaps a second for musicians and artificers (skilled military craftsmen). The remaining room was for privates. At the time of the War of 1812 the building was one story, with a second story added in the 1830s. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, a pentagonal bastion fortification located on Locust Point, is best known for its role in the War of 1812, where it withstood 25 hours of bombardment by the British Navy, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." The fort was later used as a military prison during the Civil War and as a hospital in World War I, and was designated a national park in 1925 and a National Monument and Historic Shrine in 1939, becoming the only dual-designated national monument and historic shrine in the United States.
Baltimore - Fort McHenry: Ravelin The Ravelin, a triangular detached outwork of a fortification, protects Fort McHenry's gate from direct enemy fire. Following the Civil War, it was converted into a gunpowder storage area, with an angled stairway to prevent enemy artillery shells from striking the powder magazine directly.
Baltimore - Fort McHenry Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, a pentagonal bastion fortification located on Locust Point, is best known for its role in the War of 1812, where it withstood 25 hours of bombardment by the British Navy, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." The fort was later used as a military prison during the Civil War and as a hospital in World War I, and was designated a national park in 1925 and a National Monument and Historic Shrine in 1939, becoming the only dual-designated national monument and historic shrine in the United States.
Baltimore - Locust Point Locust Point, a peninsular neighborhood in South Baltimore, is noted as the home of Fort McHenry. Called "Baltimore's Ellis Island," it was once the third largest port of entry for immigrants into the United States and served as a center of Baltimore's Polish-American, Irish-American and Italian-American communities, but has experienced gentrification in recent years with the rehabilitation of Tide Point and Silo Point. L.P. Steamers is a renowned crab shack in Locust Point, established by Bud Gardner in 1996.
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Eclipse of 2024 From: <a href="https://prometheus.med.utah.edu/~bwjones/2024/04/eclipse-of-2024/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">prometheus.med.utah.edu/~bwjones/2024/04/eclipse-of-2024/</a>
Riverside - Key Highway Mural_4516 The Key Highway Mural, honoring Edgar Allen Poe, Francis Scott Key, and Billie Holiday, was painted by Annapolis-based artist Jeff Huntington in 2017 alongside the the Anthem House, a $100-million redevelopment of a former GE Site at 900 East Fort Avenue in Locust Point facing Key Highway.
Canon Lenses Outfitted with Solar Filters Left: :EF 16-35mm on a 6D Mark II. This is the camera and lens that I used to make the next composite photo (left arrow).. Center: RF 800mm ƒ11, not used for this eclipse. Right: RF 100-500mm that I used with a 1.4X extender for 700mm. I used this lens on an R5 mounted on a Sky-Watcher SolarQuest solar finder and tracker. It is mounted on a Vixen dovetail bar to fit the SolarQuest. Strobist: Profoto A2 at camera right in a Profoto Clic Softbox Octa. Triggered by a Profoto Air Remote TTL-C.

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BALTIMORE
MD
21201

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MID # 8402400385
Name THE MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 521241754
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 8,369
REVENUE 8,369
LAT/LONG 39.293844, -76.621185
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 510
US Census Tract: 040100
US Census Block: 2010