Step back in time and take a look at the unusual ad placed by a gentleman in The Baltimore Sun over 150 years ago in search of a wife. Learn more about the social norms and customs of the time and the timeless quest for connection and happiness.
Take a journey back to 1862 with this print of Fort Federal Hill during the Civil War. See the east, interior, south, and west views of the fort in this composite image from the Library of Congress.
Discover the fascinating history of Camp Patterson Park during the Civil War. Explore an old map, which reveals a directory of soldiers and other details about the park.
Explore the 6th Massachusetts Regiment in a Civil War photograph from the Library of Congress. Get a glimpse into the past as you admire this historic image.
Explore the masterpiece of Sanford Robinson Gifford's 'Basin of the Patapsco from Federal Hill, Baltimore' painted during the Civil War. See the beautiful view of the Patapsco Basin from Federal Hill in this iconic painting.
If you were suffering from Diarrhea in 1869, this would have been your solution. Read this article to find out more about the remedies of the time and the Baltimore Sun ad that advertised it.
Read a letter from Confederate Officer Colonel William S. Hawkins, written from Camp Chase in Ohio after the end of the Civil War. Hear his thoughts on President Lincoln's assassination and the importance of justice and mercy in government.
In 1861, Baltimore was the site of a Confederate sympathizer riot in response to the passing of the Massachusetts militia. Read about the US flag being raised over the Baltimore customs house in May of that year.
Read this fascinating article from the Baltimore Sun printed on February 27th, 1908 detailing a court case involving the City of Baltimore and the United States. Learn more about Baltimore's loyalty to the Union during the Civil War.
Discover a drawing from the Library of Congress that reveals Camp Belger, Baltimore during the Civil War in 1862. Learn more about the 150th New York Infantry and their placement at Camp Belger.
Take a look back to 1865 Baltimore and the sale of a saloon, as featured in the May 10th edition of the Baltimore Sun. Plus, learn the significance of this date and the end of the Civil War.
Take a look at this amazing 1862 view of Baltimore from the north. See what Baltimore looked like over 150 years ago with this print from the Library of Congress.
Did you know that the founder of Abercrombie & Fitch, Frank Zappa and Jada Pinkett Smith all were born in Baltimore? Learn about their stories in this post about three notable people from Charm City.
