15 Aug 2007 Volume 1, Issue 3 VtÜÜÉÄÄMuseums Broadsheet A Newsletter for the Friends of Carroll Museums, Inc.

Saloon to Open at the !

n 1855, Emily Caton Henry Fischer. In 1868, Mr. WISH LIST… MacTavish, grand- I Seeger bought the Mansion. Carroll Museums is in daughter of Charles Carroll need of some basic items of Carrollton and daughter his October, Carroll to help us achieve our of Mary and Richard Caton, Museums, with His- T goals. sold the Carroll Mansion to toric Jonestown Inc., will the Sisters of Mercy, re- present Carroll Mansion • Vacuum with filter cently arrived from Pitts- 1880, a collaborative, and attachments burgh. month-long program that will include a Working • China for our tea The Sisters rented the man- Men’s Club and Saloon program. Partial sets sion almost immediately to from the 1880s in the His- welcomed. Jacob Seeger, a German toric Jonestown Visitor Thank you to Ms. Mary brewer who had immigrated Center on the Carroll Man- Mock for donating her to in 1831. He sion’s ground floor . digital camera and Mr. Daniel Pomkyala for owned a distillery a few Carroll Museums will com- from Mayor Sheila Dixon donating a PC & printer. blocks west of the mansion. pliment the Saloon exhibit and the Office of Mr. Seeger sublet the Car- with a special house tour Promotion & The Arts. If you would like to roll Mansion to a series of delving into the lives of the Special thanks to Free Fall make a tax deductible barkeepers, known to in- immigrants that lived in the Baltimore media sponsors: donation, please call us th clude Charles Kaiser and mansion in the late 19 cen- Maryland Public Television, at 410.605.2964. tury. Based on WBAL-TV, 92Q-FM, census data, Magic 95.9-FM and the they include a Baltimore Sun. Inside this issue: ginger pur- veyor, a cabi- hile in the saloon Saloon Exhibit 1 net maker, a W spirit, Carroll Mu- seamstress, a seums will host a Tavern Happy Birthday, Charles! 2 reporter, and a Concert on Saturday, Octo- dyer. ber 13th from 8 to 10pm. Collections News 2

This program Wherligig will perform Corporate Membership 2 is part of Free lively Celtic music. Micro- Fall Baltimore brews and traditional bar Halloween Hauntings II 3 (free general fare will be on hand for the admission for Holiday Mart 3 the month of hungry. Tickets are $25 October) and (Members $20). Space is Upcoming Events 4 is made possi- limited. For reservations Hours and Admissions 4 H. A. Fischer’s Billiard Saloon at the Carroll Mansion, c. ble by a grant please call 410.605.2964 . 1885. Photo, courtesy of Albin O. Kuhn Library, UMBC.

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Happy Birthday, Charles! eptember 19th marks the roll's history. Artists and po- harles Carroll of Carroll- S 270th birthday of Charles ets will share their works on C ton was the longest-lived Carroll of Carrollton. In themes relevant to Charles signer of the Declaration of honor of his birthday, Carroll Carroll: religious freedom and Independence and the only Museums will offer birthday faith, revolutionary thinking Catholic to sign. He played cupcakes for the first 270 and building a new nation, an integral role in the Ameri- visitors to the Mansion be- industry and innovation, and can Revolution, the develop- tween Sept. 19th and Sept. the strength of family. Tick- ment of our national and 22nd. Children will also be ets are $10 (Members $8). Maryland governments, as able to practice writing with a well as the growth of Balti- quill and sign their name to a more into a leading port city. birthday card for the Signer. A devout Catholic, Carroll was a strong proponent of the n September 22nd from First Amendment of the U.S. O 7—9pm, Carroll Muse- Constitution. He was also an ums will host a special cock- astute business man and one tail reception for Carroll’s of the richest people in the birthday. As part of our year- country at the time of the long program, "In a New Revolution. Light", this event seeks inno- vative ways to illuminate Car-

September 19th marks the 270th Newest Additions to the Carroll Museum Collections birthday of Charles Carroll arroll Museums received which Carroll Museums is his extensive and thorough of Carrollton. C a wonderful gift this rebuilding Carroll’s extensive education. After dinner, he summer. Mrs. Georgia Lin- library here at the mansion. was known to eschew cards, thicum generously restored games, and “frivolities” for and donated 19 volumes of arroll was extremely the seclusion of his library Rapin’s “History of England” C well-read, a product of where he would read the clas- published in London between sics as well as contemporary 1728 and 1747. literature.

Part of a 30 volume set once The donated books will be on owned by Charles Carroll of display in the Carroll Library Carrollton, these exquisite this fall. books are the foundation upon

New Corporate Membership Program Launched arroll Museums is taining cultural programs sion, and discounts for em- C pleased to announce a available. The goal is to fos- ployees to the Museums’ new Corporate Membership ter a better understanding of many events and programs. Program created specifically our city’s rich history among for our neighboring busi- local visitors and help in- Proceeds from this annual nesses. The program encour- crease the pride we all take in membership will provide ages employees to visit the our community resources. funds vital to the ongoing Museums’ two historic sites, restoration and revitalization the Carroll Mansion and Benefits include free admis- of the Mansion and Shot Phoenix , and take sion passes to the museums, a Tower. For more informa- advantage of the many enter- free rental at the Carroll Man- tion, please call 410.605.2964 CarrollMuseums Broadsheet Page 3

Spirits Return for a Second Annual “Halloween Hauntings”

his Halloween, Carroll A few drops of blood set the recount their versions of the T Museums delves into the scene for this 2007 murder tragic event. Mansion’s Saloon history of mystery ghost tour based on th th the 1880s. the hatchetations of saloons at Group tours Oct. 25 & 26 the turn of the century by Car- starting at 6:45pm. Public th rie Nation and her followers. tours Oct. 27 starting at 6pm. Guests will sleuth their way Tickets $10/adults, $9/seniors through the house to solve the 65+ and military w/ID, and mystery. $6/children 7-12 years of age. (Not recommended for chil- The history of the temperance dren younger than 7 years.) movement and saloon culture Group rates available. Carroll of Baltimore come to Museums members receive $2 “ghostly” life as the dwell- off admission. For reserva- ing’s most fascinating spirits tions call 410.605.2964.

Deck the Halls at Carroll Mansion: Holiday Mart Coming in November ovember 24th and 25th, There will be door prizes and N Carroll Museums, with raffles, as well as light re- Carroll Mansion Historic Jonestown, Inc. and freshments to keep up shop- Art Gallery: The Woman’s Industrial Ex- pers’ stamina. Admission is Patricia Hellman, change, will host the first $4 per person. Proceeds from Symbols of Holiday Mart at the Carroll the event will support the Character through Mansion. three non-profit organizations. Sept. 9th.

The mansion will be beauti- There will be a private pre- fully decorated for the holi- view for members of Carroll days with fresh greens, lights, Museums on Friday evening, and ribbon, providing a fes- November 23rd. Details to tive setting for the wide array follow. of handmade crafts and goods available for sale.

Have you considered the Carroll Mansion for your next special event?

• Conveniently located in

• Ideal for intimate weddings and receptions, private celebrations and corporate meetings

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Upcoming Events Carroll Museums, Inc.

September 22nd Carroll’s 270th Birthday Party Carroll Museums, Inc. is a Admission Rates : Celebrate Charles Carroll of Carrollton’s birthday at the Carroll not-for-profit organization Mansion. The cocktail reception will highlight artists and poets’ dedicated to restoring and Adults: $5.00 tributes and works based on the life of Charles Carroll of Carroll- revitalizing the Carroll Man- Seniors 65+/ ton. 7 to 9 pm. Tickets $10, Members $8. For reservations call sion and the Phoenix Shot Military with ID/ 410.605.2964. Tower. Children under 12/ th October 13 Tavern Concert with Wherligig We are open Wednesday Students with ID: $4.00 Enjoy an intimate evening in the Museums’ Saloon Exhibit lis- through Sunday, from Noon tening to the Celtic tunes of Wherligig and partaking in tradi- to 4pm. Guided tours are Members of CMI: Free tional fare and micro-brewed beer. Space is limited. Tickets offered on the hour. The last $25, Members $20. For reservations call 410.605.2964. Discounts available for tour begins at 3pm. groups of 10 or more. For October 25th, 26th, & 27th Halloween Hauntings Tours of the Shot Tower be- group reservations please call A few drops of blood set the scene for our 2007 murder mystery gin at the Carroll Mansion. 410.605.2964. ghost tour based on the hatchetations of saloons at the turn of the century by Carrie Nation and her followers. A perfect The Museums are closed “edutainment” event for the whole family. For more information Mondays, Tuesdays, and and group tour reservations, call 410.605.2964. major holidays. November 24th and 25th Holiday Mart at the Mansion.

Holiday fundraiser with Historic Jonestown and The Woman’s Industrial Exchange. Admission $4.