There are few symbols as ubiquitous or as familiar to us as our national flag. But how much do you really know about “Old Glory?” Bring this fun flag test along with your picnic basket to your next summer holiday celebration. Test your family and friends on flag trivia this Memorial Day, Flag Day and ...
The American flag has a story as rich as our country’s history. For over 200 years, the “red, white, and blue” has flown respectfully and stands tall in our horizon as an internationally known symbol. It can be found everywhere in buildings, homes, streets and classrooms. The flag has changed in its physical attributes symbolic ...
Maryland is one of those states that has everything travelers want and more. It has many different moods and flavors, from tranquil oceanfront to large, bustling city life to quiet country town. It all depends what you’re looking for. Planning a trip to Maryland requires patience, because there are so many different places from which ...
Baltimore, Maryland is a beautiful little city about an 45 minutes out of Washington D.C. It’s Inner Harbor is a beautifully restored area with access to the Chesapeake Bay. Charming row homes line the streets and one can occasionally catch a glimpse of cobblestone pathways. Recent re-development of the area has made it a hotspot ...
So much to do and so little time will likely be the cliche one hears when visiting Baltimore, Maryland. There are just too many things to do and so much to see. Baltimore, Maryland, is the 12th largest city in America and has been one of the major seaports in the United States since the ...
During the War of 1812 the entrance to the Baltimore Harbor was guarded by Fort McHenry. In the summer of 1813 Major George Armistead, commanding officer of Fort McHenry, asked for a “flag so large that the British will have no difficulty in seeing it from a distance.” A group of officers were sent to ...
