Established in 1987, the Greenbelt Museum sits in the heart of Greenbelt that specializes in regional history. The museum's exhibit lists are interesting and captivating, featuring an array of paintings, portraits, sculptures, publications, and photographs that allow visitors learn about the city's rich cultural heritage and prominent public figures who have helped in shaping Greenbelt's today. Special events are also hosted here periodically.
This charming historic home was built in 1847, following the Gothic Revival style of architecture. As of now, Tudor Hall is home to the Center for the Arts. This pretty site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Docent lead tours are available on some Sundays between April and October. Visit the website for more.
If you want to learn about the history of Sandy Spring, Sandy Spring Museum is a good place to start. Delmas Wood, a resident of Sandy Spring started this museum in 1980 to preserve the history of this place for the fear of it being forgotten. The archives include approximately 15,000 archives which include artifacts, photographs, and objects of historical and cultural importance. Its interactive exhibits let you engage in a detailed description of the place and a library containing extensive books about the bygone era. For the art lovers, they also have unique artwork of the faculty of the nearby Montgomery college and local artists. They encourage community gatherings and also rent the space for private events.
The historic vessels and landmarks of this museum bring to life the history of American naval power. The US Coast Guard Cutter Taney (surviving warship in Pearl Harbor), USS Torsk (fired last two torpedoes in World War II), the lightship Chesapeake (served as floating lighthouse for 40 years) and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse (helped sailors navigate Chesapeake Bay for more than 100 years) all played a vital and heroic role in US military war and peacekeeping. Special student programs are also available at Historic Ships in Baltimore.
Discover Maryland's rich African-American legacy at this fantastic museum named after Reginald F. Lewis, an illustrious Baltimore businessman. Through its numerous exhibits, the museum tells the story of the earliest African-American influences on state's culture and how it has progressed since. Permanent exhibits at the museum include the Things Hold, Lines Connect Gallery, the Building America Gallery as well as the Strength Of The Mind Gallery, that cover a myriad of topics from the times of slavery to contributions by leading figures. Tours of the facility are available. Check website for more.
This unusual museum called Baltimore Streetcar Museum pays tribute to the iconic streetcars that once plied the city's thoroughfares. Hundreds of people—tourists and locals alike, visit each year to ride a streetcar, explore the museum's many displays, or enjoy a carhouse tour. Founded in 1966, the museum also shows a free film that traces the streetcar's evolution. A gift shop sells related memorabilia.