This fascinating old photo from 1846 shows the Battle Monument on North Calvert, taken by John Plumbe who also took the earliest known photo of the White House. Explore the photo here!

Take a step back in time and explore Baltimore through an interesting map from 1848. Click on it for a larger version and discover the history of the city.

Take a journey back in time and explore history with us as we were surprised to find an old $1 bill from the Baltimore Savings Institution. Come along and see the fascinating discovery!

Read about a shocking advertisement from The Baltimore Sun in 1844 and discover how far we've come in the past 150 years! Unbelievable but true.

President James K. Polk's visit to Baltimore in 1847 is a little-known event, but one that holds an important place in history. Read this article to learn more about the President's journey and the reception he received upon his arrival in Baltimore.

Check out the first meeting of the Maryland Historical Society on April 4th, 1844. Find out what Secretary Sebastian F. Streeter had to say about being on time! #MarylandHistory #HistoricalSociety #BaltimoreSun

Take a look back at the Baltimore Harbor from the 1840s with this amazing view. See the ships, buildings and churches that were around at the time. | GhostsofBaltimore.org

We unearthed a forgotten piece of history - an advertisement from 1844 for a shoe store located at Eutaw and Lexington St. in Baltimore. Take a look at this amazing find!