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EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 3 ON THE COVER: Maryland State Fair Every August and September Thoroughbred horses race down the homestretch as rides, games and thousands of exhibits are in full motion at the Fair – also known as “The 11 Best Contents Days of Summer.” (Photo courtesy Jim McCue) Maryland State Fair Celebrates 8 Celebrate With Us 135th Anniversary In September 1879, a group of farmers held a 12 The Arts for Everyone four-day event on a 37-acre plot in a growing town called Timonium. Designed to promote agriculture in Baltimore County, the event was 14 Wine Country named the Timonium Fair and hosted an array of competitions that showcased the area’s fi nest 16 Breweries farm goods, livestock, and homemade wares. While exhibitors vied for prizes in a variety of A Horse Lover’s Haven contests, the Fair also became a social epicenter, 18 delighting visitors with whimsical entertainment, rides, games and treats, thrilling horse races and 20 Fun for the Whole Family agriculture education. The Fair was interrupted twice during WWII when the grounds were used 22 Serving Up Local Flavor as a U.S. Army storage depot and vehicle repair center. 24 A Shopper’s Delight One hundred and thirty-four fairs later, that ﬂ edgling local event has grown into the Maryland State Fair, a vibrant summer celebration on 106 26 The Great Outdoors acres that attracts almost half a million visitors each year. The 135th Maryland State Fair takes 28 Hit the Links place August 25 – September 5, 2016. Hold the dates for next year’s fair, August 24 – 31 American History September 4, 2017. Visit marylandstatefair.com for a full schedule 36 Accommodations Guide of Maryland State Fair and year-round events.

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LOCATED IN THE HEART OF MARYLAND, Baltimore County is a vibrant, diverse community that truly offers something for everyone. Home to historic neighborhoods, 21,000 equine-related acres, over 200 miles of beautiful waterfront along the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, and seven family-owned wineries on the Piedmont Trail – Baltimore County is waiting to be explored!

With so much to see and do, Baltimore County is truly a special place. A day can begin with shopping in one of our neighborhood downtowns and end with a beautiful dinner overlooking the waterfront or rolling hills of Hunt Valley. Only a short drive from Baltimore City’s Inner Harbor, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, and just an hour’s drive from Washington, D.C., Baltimore County offers accommodations, activities, shopping, and dining to fit every taste and budget.

Be sure to visit Baltimore County and feel the hospitality and BALTIMORE COUNTY sense of community that make it so special. If you already TOURISM AND PROMOTION ADVISORY COUNCIL live here, then enjoy something new! Whether it’s outdoor recreation, the arts, horse country, local wineries, or a Hal Ashman, Chair historical reenactment – discover Baltimore County and let Ultimate Watersports the memory-making experiences begin. Brian Boston The Milton Inn Kevin Kamenetz Tina Cappetta Baltimore County Executive National Park Service Rob Deford Boordy Vineyards Louis Diggs Tour Guide and Historian Victoria Goodman ON BEHALF OF the Baltimore Patapsco Heritage Greenway Nancy Hafford County Tourism and Promotion Towson Chamber of Advisory Council, WELCOME! Celebrate Commerce, Inc. Baltimore County – this is a place where Nancy Hinds you’ll find a festive nature, local flavor, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and a sense of adventure. Rebecca Hoffberger American Visionary Arts Museum Nick Mangione Explore Baltimore County’s vibrant and captivating DoubleTree by Hilton, Pikesville arts community; our seven wineries and their award- Louise Miller winning wines; more than 1,500 restaurants; our historic Towson University neighborhood shopping districts and upscale malls; the great Kenneth Mills, Jr. outdoors with four distinct seasons; and American history Baltimore County Revenue Authority at museums and historic sites. From the waterfront on the County’s east side to the golf courses on the west and our horse country to the north, Baltimore County is America in BALTIMORE COUNTY miniature. Enjoy Baltimore County! Thank you for visiting! TOURISM AND PROMOTION

Marjorie Hampson, Director Hal Ashman Chair, Baltimore County Tourism and Promotion Advisory Council Jordan Fish, Specialist

6 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com YEARS 1866 – 2016

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WE ARE THE NEXT 150 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 7 Celebrate With Us Explore all Baltimore County has to off er. Here’s just a taste of some of the signature events in our region this year!

Towsontown Spring Festival Hot August Music Festival MAY AUGUST A sure sign of spring’s arrival is this Don’t miss the hottest festival of the two-day street festival in downtown summer, the Hot August Music Festival, Towson. One of Maryland’s larg- at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville. If est outdoor festivals features four the summer heat has got you down, head entertainment stages, 450 food to the Hot August Music Festival which vendors, beer and wine gardens, celebrates raw, emotional blues and roots children’s activities, and more. music. hotaugustmusicfestival.com towsontownspringfestival.com Defenders Day at North Point

Star Spangled Spectacular SEPTEMBER JULY History comes alive at Fort Howard Park, The Baltimore Symphony Orches- which features picturesque views of the tra (BSO) draws thousands of music Chesapeake Bay in Edgemere. Defenders lovers to Oregon Ridge Park in Cock- Day commemorates the area’s role in the eysville for its annual Star-Spangled War of 1812 and the defense of Baltimore Spectacular concert and fi reworks from British forces, leading to the writing shows, celebrating the Fourth of July. of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Activities bsomusic.org include battle re-enactments, living history presentations, music, and children’s games. dundalkhistory.org

8 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com The Maryland State Fairgrounds Named the #1 Meeting Facility in the Baltimore Area for 2015 by the Baltimore Business Journal, the Fairgrounds is the venue for not only cultural festivals, but for many exhibits and shows. The facility has indoor capacity for 20,000 people Maryland State Fair and is normally booked for various events 250 days a year. Some of AUGUST SEPTEMBER the more popular events include: Timonium is home to the Maryland State • Maryland RV Show Fair, also known as “The 11 Best Days of • Great Scale Model Train Show Summer.” Named one of the top 50 fairs • Maryland Home and Garden in North America, the State Fair offers Show live Thoroughbred racing, thrilling rides, • Beer Bourbon & BBQ Festival delicious local foods, and all kinds of • Sugarloaf Craft Festival deep-fried treats. Come see why more • Kennedy Krieger Institute’s than half a million people visit the Fair Festival of Trees every year. marylandstatefair.com marylandstatefair.com Great Annual Cultural Festivals Experience the traditions, food, and music of the area’s diverse population at one of the many annual festivals hap- pening year-round in Baltimore County. Winter and Summer At the Maryland State Fairgrounds, en- baltimorecountyrestaurantweek.com joy Fiesta Filipiniana in June (katipu- nan.org), the German Festival in July Baltimore County restaurants (md-germans.org), Festival Latino de serve up “great meals and deals” Maryland in August (marylandfest. during this promotion which com), and the Maryland Irish Festival in takes place twice a year. The win- November (irishfestival.com). All draw ter version is usually held the sec- large crowds at the Fairgrounds in Ti- ond and third weeks of January, monium, and some are held for multiple and the summer version is the days. The African American Cultural Fes- fi rst two weeks of August. Res- tival (aaculturalfestival.com) is held in taurants and patrons alike enjoy September in downtown Towson’s Pa- these rewarding promotions. triot Plaza.

10 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com Local ﬂ avors abound in Baltimore County. Experience hand-crafted wines at any of our seven family-owned wineries or enjoy a great meal at one of our 1500 restaurants. From ﬁ ne dining to waterfront feasts to the wineries on the Piedmont Trail, Baltimore County o ers a variety of choices to suit every taste.

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EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 11 The Arts for Everyone A vibrant and captivating arts community awaits you throughout Baltimore County. With choices ranging from live theater, dance, and music performances to alluring art galleries and exhibitions, there are options available for every taste and preference.

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Baltimore County is the proud home ASIAN ARTS & CULTURE CENTER of many institutions of higher learning. The Asian Arts & Culture Center at Tow- These colleges and universities bring son University engages the university in world-class performers, exhibitions, and Baltimore-Washington communities and lecturers year-around. Check out through a range of experiences with the links below for the full slate of Asian arts and culture. The facility offers upcoming events. a 1,500-square-foot gallery, classrooms, COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF a theater, and lecture hall. towson.edu BALTIMORE COUNTY BALTIMORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA ccbcmd.edu/arts The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra GOUCHER COLLEGE performs at Kraushaar Auditorium, on events.goucher.edu the Goucher College campus in Towson. thebco.org UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY BALTIMORE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY artscalendar.umbc.edu Be inspired while listening to performances from the Emmy Award- STEVENSON UNIVERSITY stevenson.edu winning Baltimore Choral Arts Society. baltimorechoralarts.org TOWSON UNIVERSITY towson.edu/campus/artsculture

12 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com MUSIC IN THE GREAT HALL Founded in 1974, Music in the Great Hall is one of the longest running chamber music series in the Baltimore area, presenting exceptional performances in a unique and intimate setting. migh.org TAKE A LEAP Each year the County’s Arts Commis- sion coordinates a “month of dance” with more than 30 performances, free dance classes, and artist residen- cies throughout the County, to include ballet, hip hop, modern, and global. gordoncenter.com TOWSON ARTS COLLECTIVE The Towson Arts Collective brings stu- dents, the community, and professionals together and provides a venue for artists while serving as an art education center. towsonartscollective.org COMMUNITY THEATRE Baltimore County is home to a number of theatre groups, performing everything from children’s theatre to Shakespeare, at venues across the area.

BALTIMORE COUNTY ARTS GUILD The Guild’s Gallery provides space for exhibits and classrooms, and allows resident artists to explore their art, meet new people, and experience their artistic life. Visitors can get a glimpse into the work life of an artist. bcartsguild.org GORDON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS The Gordon Center for Performing Arts showcases a schedule of arts and entertainment programming at affordable prices. Enjoy the Baltimore Jewish Film Festival or one of many exciting For a list of upcoming arts live concerts, plays, dance presenta- events visit tions, family programs, and lectures. enjoybaltimorecounty.com/ gordoncenter.com Events/ArtsCulture

EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 13 Wine Country Author and sportsman Ernest Hemingway observed, “Wine is the most civilized thing in the world.” If that’s true, then Baltimore County and its outstanding wineries and vineyards offer wine lovers a civilized and inviting place to visit. Experience a variety of award-winning and hand-crafted wines at any of our seven family-owned wineries, all within a short drive of each other.

Piedmont Wine Trail Boordy Vineyards Expand your tour to include all eight win- Maryland’s oldest family-run winery, eries along the Piedmont Wine Trail in established in 1945 and operated by the Baltimore and Harford counties. The up- Deford family, stretches over a 240-acre per Chesapeake region of Maryland pro- farm in Long Green Valley. The winery duces delicious hand-crafted and award- is housed in a 19th century stone barn winning wines. Most have tasting rooms whose walls provide an ideal environment and wine shops that are open year-round for wine production and aging. A newly for sampling and purchasing award-win- constructed winery (2013) mirrors the ning wines. stone barn, as Boordy expands along piedmontwinetrail.com with the ever-growing wine industry in Baltimore County. boordy.com Basignani Winery A warm and intimate experience awaits DeJon Vineyards visitors to Basignani Winery, located DeJon Vineyards is located a short dis- just minutes from Hunt Valley. Bert and tance from Boordy Vineyards. The more Lynne Basignani have been making than 20-acre property provides the award-winning wines since 1986 using perfect setting for DeJon’s regionally- traditional cellar methods. Their wines recognized wines. DeJon Vineyards is a are classically styled and produced family-owned and -operated winery that from 18 acres of picturesque vineyards. opened in June 2010. Previously a farm, basignani.com established in 1996, the original barn has

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Harmony Vineyards and Winery Harmony Vineyards wines are produced exclusively from grapes grown at their estate vineyard located in the north- central Piedmont. Grapes sourced from Harmony have been used by other commercial Maryland wineries since 2004. In 2014, Harmony Vineyards released wine made under their own label for the fi rst time.harmonywinemd.com

Millstone Cellars A new addition to Baltimore County’s wine-making community is Millstone Cellars. The owners have spent the last decade experimenting and refi ning hard cider and mead-making techniques using and sugar should enhance the wine, not Old World methods. The winery operates dominate it. royalrabbitvineyards.com out of the refurbished Monkton Mill, an old, circa 1840’s grist mill, which is a Woodhall Wine Cellars perfect example of Millstone’s approach Established in 1983, Woodhall Wine to business and life - recreate, explore Cellars is a boutique family winery and rediscover. millstonecellars.com producing a full range of table wines crafted from Maryland-grown grapes, Royal Rabbit Vineyards including dry, sweet, and dessert wines. Royal Rabbit sits in the rolling hills of Their wines range from mid-priced Parkton, Maryland. Their passion is premium table wines to rich, complex making superior fruit-focused, full- super varietals, each delivering excellent ﬂ avored wines. The wines include the best value. Woodhall hosts an array of events traditional varieties grown in Maryland and can be booked for private events as as well as some exciting grapes newly well. woodhallwinecellars.com grown in the state. Their wines are lightly oaked and range from dry to lightly sweet. Royal Rabbit’s philosophy states that oak

EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 15 Breweries When it comes to libations there’s more than wine in Baltimore County! The county is home to four breweries, each with its own unique fl avors and styles.

Heavy Seas Brewery produces DuClaw Brewing Company, well- countless styles of beer in the craft known throughout the region, brewing tradition, from super hoppy produces more than 35 unique IPAs to smooth lagers. Make a trip to beers on the east side of the county, Heavy Seas, located in Halethorpe, in Rosedale. While their facility is not for some sampling in the tasting currently open for tours or tastings, room, one of their great events, or make sure you check out their schedule a tour and learn about the brewpubs throughout the Baltimore brewing process. hsbeer.com area, or pick up a six-pack at a local retailer. duclaw.com Visit Red Brick Station in White Marsh to enjoy some comfort food Key Brewing Company is located and one of their great tasting English in Dundalk and is Baltimore County’s style beers, brewed in-house. newest brewery. They are not redbrickstation.com currently open for tours or tastings, but their craft brews can be found on tap at select establishments around Baltimore. keybrewing.com

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EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 17 A Horse Lover’s Haven As home to over nine thousand horses, it’s no surprise that Baltimore County exemplifi es the Maryland equestrian tradition. More than 140 picturesque Thoroughbred horse farms dot the landscape, including historic Sagamore Farm, once built and owned by the Vanderbilt family.

Steeplechase and Timber The Timonium Race Track Racing Timonium Race Track is home to live The beauty of the countryside, the excite- Thoroughbred horseracing, every Au- ment, and the festive atmosphere make gust/September during the Maryland steeplechase and timber racing in Balti- State Fair. Hear the thundering hoofs more County must-attend events dur- as horses race around the 5/8th mile ing the region’s beautiful spring and fall oval, overlooking York Road. Admis- seasons. Don’t miss out on this unique sion to the racetrack is included in tradition, dating back to the fi rst running the admission price of the fair. Timo- of the Maryland Hunt Cup in 1894. nium Race Track now also offers year- round off-track betting and simulcast. My Lady’s Manor, Grand National, marylandstatefair.com Maryland Hunt Cup APRIL WE ALSO INVITE you to saddle up Legacy Chase and take a horseback riding lesson SEPTEMBER or explore miles of beautiful Baltimore County trails and countryside. Whether Don’t miss these fun full days of tailgating walking or galloping is your pace, there and picnicking with family and friends as are a number of area horse stables fans observe the race from their perches from which to choose. For a list of area on slopes above the action. horse stables and farms please visit marylandsteeplechaseassociation.com enjoybaltimorecounty.com. DOUGLAS LEES

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EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 19 Fun for the Whole Family

Bengies Drive-In Theatre children from birth to fi ve years of age. The Bengies Drive-In Theatre in Middle Go to the puppet stage to put on a show, River is a Baltimore area institution. While head over to the construction zone or most drive-ins have long since closed, crawl through Toddler Woods – there’s a Bengies, which has operated continu- world of fun to explore! ously since 1956, keeps going strong by bcplstoryville.org providing movie fans a fun, family-friendly setting, and the biggest continuously op- Reisterstown Sportsplex erated movie screen – at 52-feet high and Opened in 2008, the Reisterstown 120-feet wide – in the United States. Sportsplex is Baltimore County’s premier bengies.com sports facility, providing high-quality recreation programs and family entertain- Storyville ment. This facility houses a 200 x 85-foot Learn and play your day away at one NHL ice rink and a 180 x 80-foot indoor of Baltimore County’s colorful Storyville soccer/lacrosse fi eld with state of the art locations. Storyville, located in the local artifi cial turf. rtownsports.com public library branches of Rosedale and Woodlawn, is an engaging child-sized Autobahn Indoor Speedway village that includes developmentally Perfect for special events, kids, and the appropriate books and activities for kid in you, Audobahn Indoor Speedway

20 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com on experiences and demonstrations for the public. Folks can also enjoy great recreational opportunities with picnic pa- vilions, hiking trails, and numerous events throughout the year. marylandagricul- ture.org

Find Your Park in White Marsh allows thrill-seekers The National Park to experience the rush and speed of Service turns 100 in auto racing without the huge expense. August 2016, and Audobahn’s 45,000-square-foot state- everyone can take of-the-art facility and Formula One- part in the celebration! We invite you inspired karts take go-karting to a whole to fi nd your park and discover the na- new level. autobahnspeed.com tional parks and programs in your own backyard! Take advantage of visiting a iFly National Historic Site right here in Balti- One of Baltimore County’s newest and more County – the Hampton Mansion most exciting attractions, iFLY in White and Farm. The National Park Service Marsh, allows you to experience the also operates Fort McHenry in Balti- thrill of skydiving without jumping out of more City, another historic site and park. an airplane! It’s safe for kids, challenging ﬁ ndyourpark.com for adults and realistic for skydivers. iﬂ yworld.com

Sky Zone Trampoline Park If the kids are bouncing off the walls, bring them to Sky Zone, where they can literally do just that! Located in Timonium, Sky Zone features an all-trampoline, walled playing court where you can jump and freestyle your latest moves. Perfect for birthday parties and other special occasions. skyzone.com

Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park With over 750 farms in operation, agriculture plays a vital role in the livelihood and character of Baltimore County. The Cen- ter provides educational opportunities for the public, focusing on the signifi cance of Baltimore County’s and Maryland’s agricultural and horticultural past, as well as present-day practices. As a working farmstead, the Center offers great hands-

EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 21 Serving Up Local Flavor

Food, glorious food! Indulge Enjoy sophisticated meals in refi ned and your palate at one of more historic buildings; casual culinary delights at than 1,500 Baltimore road-side restaurants; family-oriented meals at local pizza joints; and international cuisine County restaurants, cafes, in the many diverse neighborhoods of Balti- bistros, and diners. Many more County. are family-owned with renowned chefs who feature For a list of great places to eat in Baltimore County please visit enjoybaltimorecounty. local fl avor and a vast array com/Eat. of culinary off erings. Twice a year, In January and August, Balti- more County restaurants join together for Nothing says Maryland cuisine the highly successful Baltimore County Res- like fresh, delicious seafood, taurant Week. Participating area restaurants and Baltimore County’s water- offer their best dishes on a prix fi xe limited- front seafood restaurants are time menu. For dates, participating restau- ready to serve you from menus rants, and their special offers please visit featuring Chesapeake Bay baltimorecountyrestaurantweek.com blue crabs, oysters, clams, or like Baltimore County Restaurant Week on and many varieties of fi sh. Facebook.

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EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 23 A Shopper’s Delight Mix historic neighborhood shopping districts with new concept town centers, then add a good measure of upscale malls, and you have a recipe for a shopping paradise.

Neighborhood Downtowns Discover the unique offer- ings and quaint charm wher- ever you are in our County. We have more than 3,000 locally-owned businesses here to serve you. Walk our charming main streets and window gaze over beautifully handmade crafts, jew- elry, and other items in Ca- tonsville, Dundalk, Towson, Woodlawn, Overlea-Fuller- ton, Pikesville, Reisterstown, Glyndon, and Cockeysville’s Antique Row.

24 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com Town Centers You’ll find retail centers with inviting streetscapes, walkways, and landscaping. Exceptional Malls The Hunt Valley Towne Centre The Towson Town Center shophuntvalley.com offers towsontowncenter.com is Wegmans, Marshall’s, and a four-level complex with a Dick’s Sporting Goods, along luxury wing to complement with a 12-screen Regal Cinema, anchors Macy’s and and restaurants. In a similar vein, Nordstrom, and more than The Avenue at White Marsh 100 other retailers and theavenueatwhitemarsh.com restaurants. The luxury addition features features retailers Old Navy, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Barnes & Noble, and The Loft. Its and more. A vibrant shopping experience entertainment options include a also awaits you at White Marsh Mall 16-screen AMC Loews and whitemarshmall.com, located across from IMAX theater. Towson Square The Avenue at White Marsh. The Shops at heritagepropertiesinc.com/ Kenilworth theshopsatkenilworth.com are towson-square offers a unique undergoing a $20 million renovation including dining and cinema experience. an addition that will have a new wine bar.

EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 25 The Great Outdoors

Residents and visitors alike sing the praises of central Maryland’s climate – and with good reason. For folks who enjoy the great outdoors, our area off ers four distinct seasons to fully enjoy nature’s beauty.

NCR/Torrey C. Brown Trail Bicycle riders, hikers, runners and horseback riders will want to explore the NCR Trail, a fabulous recreational resource that runs through some of the County’s prettiest territory. The trail runs along the Gunpowder River and state park land, ending at the Mason-Dixon line, with further trail access to York, PA.

Ultimate Watersports One of the best ways to experience Ladew Gardens the beauty of the Chesapeake Visitors need only meander through the 22 Bay and its tributaries is to get acres of gardens, tour the historic Manor in and on the water. Ultimate House, visit the seasonal Butterﬂ y House, Watersports offers kayak, sailing, or hike along the nature walk to appreciate windsurfi ng, and stand-up paddle the unique beauty and charm of Ladew boarding for both novices and Gardens located in Monkton. This year marks experienced water enthusiasts at Ladew’s 45th anniversary as a public garden. two locations in Gunpowder State Architectural Digest named Ladew Gardens Park. ultimatewatersports.com one of the “10 incredible topiary gardens in the world.” ladewgardens.com

26 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks Baltimore County oversees regional, community, and neighborhood parks with sports facilities, recreation areas, nature centers, scenic out- State Parks door trails, dog parks, and more. Rec & Parks Baltimore County’s State parks also operates the Sailing Center out of Rocky cover a wide variety of interests. Point Park in Hawk Cove. baltimorecoun- Gunpowder Falls, North Point, tymd.gov/agencies/recreation and Patapsco Valley State parks all have mountain biking paths, canoeing, fi shing, hiking, Man-Made, Yet Natural Beauty and picnic areas. Gunpowder Baltimore County is home to several dams/ Falls and Patapsco Valley also reservoirs, including three of the largest offer regular bike paths, horse and most spectacular – Loch Raven (north trails, and campgrounds. Boat central), Prettyboy (northwest) and Liberty launches and rentals, cabins, and (west). These sites are loved by residents and swimming areas can be found visitors alike for their rural and scenic beauty. at Gunpowder Falls State Park, Boating and fi shing on the reservoirs are while Hart-Miller Island State Park favorite pastimes for many, and the natural provides campsites, picnic areas, environment provides a great setting for fi shing, and swimming areas. recreation – running, biking, walking, hiking, dnr.state.md.us horseback riding, and mountain biking. Patapsco Valley is also home to Maryland’s newest Heritage Area, the Patapsco Heritage Greenway. Be sure to explore the wonderful recreational and cultural opportunities of this beautiful and historic area. patapscoher- itagegreenway.org

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30 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com American History A trip to the Smithsonian isn’t necessary to experience American history or travel back to the early days of aviation. You can explore fascinating museums and historic sites right here in Baltimore County.

Hampton National Historic Site The Hampton National Historic Site, part of the National Park Service, features a Georgian mansion, historic farm, and beautifully landscaped grounds. The mansion, when completed in 1790, was one of the largest homes in the United States and owned for more than 150 years by the Ridgelys, a prominent Maryland family. Today, some 20 buildings and 40,000 artifacts remain to tell the stories of the lives and culture of the diverse people of Hampton – hired in- dustrial and farm workers, enslaved Af- rican Americans, and the estate’s owners. nps.gov/hamp

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum preserves the legacy of the fi rst African American man of sci- ence. Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) was a self-taught mathematician and astronomer who helped survey the boundary for Washington, DC. This national landmark site was the farmstead of the Banneker family and dates back to the 17th century. Today you’ll fi nd a museum, gift shop, patio garden, nature trails, and a restored 19th century replica of Banneker’s log cabin. facebook.com/BannekerMuseum

EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 31 Glenn L. Martin Maryland Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Aviation Museum Negro Leagues Baseball At the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Avia- The Hubert V. Sim- tion Museum, located at Martin State mons Museum is the Airport, you’ll explore aviation and aero- newest museum in space history. The museum chronicles Baltimore County. It the accomplishments of Glenn L. Mar- is housed in the Ow- tin, whose Middle River plant manufac- ings Mills branch of tured World War II bombers. The gal- the Baltimore County lery also focuses on the operations of Public Library located the Lockheed Martin Corporation, the at the County Campus Metro Centre. company’s present-day business. A big Exhibits and displays of photographs, draw is the museum’s display of historic artifacts, memorabilia, and graphic pan- aircraft, including fi ghter jets, bombers, els of both Maryland and U.S. Negro reconnaissance planes and airliners. Leagues are showcased on each level of mdairmuseum.org the library’s three ﬂ oors. The Museum is named for “Bert” Simmons, who played Fire Museum of Maryland for the legendary Baltimore Elite Giants in Considered one of the fi nest museums the 1950s. smnlbinc.org of its kind in the United States, the Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville fea- War of 1812 Historic Sites in tures displays of more than 50 fi refi ghting Baltimore County rigs spanning from 1806 to 1957. As an Many are familiar with the naval bom- educational institution, the Fire Museum bardment of Fort McHenry and the writ- offers a variety of special events for chil- ing of our national anthem in 1814, but dren, fi refi ghters, and adults that intro- few know of the British land attack in duce visitors to the history of fi refi ghters, southeast Baltimore County – the Battle antique fi re apparatus, and related mem- of North Point. Historic sites from that orabilia. ﬁ remuseummd.org battle are destinations on the newly des-

32 EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com ignated Star-Spangled Banner National in the Battle. On Old North Point Road Historic Trail. Todd’s Inheritance Historic stands the second oldest known military Site, on North Point Road, was pivotal monument in Maryland, the third in the to the defense of Baltimore in 1814. United States. It honors Private Aquila The actual Battlefield is divided by North Randall, who was killed in a skirmish on Point Road with one acre, known as Bat- September 12, 1814. tle Acre, dedicated to those who fought Baltimore County Historical Society Since 1959, the Historical Society of Baltimore County (HSBC) has been housed in the County’s third and last Almshouse (built in 1872), located in Cockeysville. HSBC’s mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the rich history of Balti- more County. The Almshouse was once home to the poor, indigent, and mentally ill. Today’s visitors to the Almshouse can see 9,000 museum artifacts, 8,000 historic photographs, a 4,000-volume library, 500 historic maps and atlases, and hundreds of archival collec- tions. hsobc.org

EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com 33 Historic Homes which overlooks Shallow Creek and the The Ballestone-Stansbury House is Chesapeake Bay, was used by the Todd an historic home located on Cedar Point family as a lookout point to observe between Back and Middle rivers in Es- the approaching British Fleet and warn sex. Portions of the house were built dur- Maryland militia. ing the late 18th and early 19th centu- The Perry Hall Mansion is an historic ries on a track of land that was sold and structure located on a hill above the passed to several owners until the cur- Gunpowder River Valley. The mansion rent farmhouse was built on the property is an excellent example of late colonial by Isaac Stansbury in 1816. The house and early 19th century life in eastern is open for visitors at various times of the Baltimore County. Construction was year. completed in 1776 under Harry Dorsey The Todd Farmhouse is an historic Gough, a wealthy Baltimore merchant home located at Fort Howard. Since who owned the vast plantation. 1664 Thomas Todd’s family owned 1000 The County’s historic homes are listed on acres of land in this area of the Coun- the National Register of Historic Places. ty. During the War of 1812, the house, baltimorecountymd.gov

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