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AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM
Exhibit runs from October 7, 2000 through September 2, 2001
There's no other museum like this in the world. When this site changes
exhibits, it literally becomes a whole new place. The sixth and
latest exhibit is "Treasures of the Soul: Who Is Rich,"
a tribute to the extraordinary wealth of the creative spirit. Exhibits
include hand-made clothing, furniture, machinery and artwork created
by the homeless, hermits, the impoverished, religious penitents
and political refugees. Items on display include 150 works by 50
self-taught artists who transformed a life at the edge of despair,
poverty, isolation or illness into works of art that are hopeful,
poignant and sublime. Teddy Brack, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore,
MD 21202, 410-224-1900, ext. 238.
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ARUNDEL MILLS
Opening November 15, 2000
Arundel Mills will combine outlet, off-price and specialty stores,
theme restaurants, and entertainment venues in an energetic and
exciting environment. For groups, the Mills will offer coupon books,
entertainment and hotel packages, and more. The facility will be
located just two miles west of Baltimore/Washington International
Airport. Tom Pierce, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076,
410-540-5110.
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THE BALTIMORE ZOO
Celebrating its 125th Anniversary throughout 2001
The third oldest zoo in the country will celebrate its 125th anniversary
in 2001. Join the party by visiting the home of one of the most
acclaimed children's zoos in the country and meeting two of its
newest residents, a pair of warthogs named Niles and Frasier. Druid
Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217.
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COVE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Becoming part of the Calvert Marine Museum in Fall 2000
After years of negotiations, Southern Maryland's famed marine museum
will take over the management of the Cove Point Lighthouse, s tone
tower-style lighthouse that dates to 1828. This will be the second
lighthouse in the museum's collection, which also includes the Drum
Point Lighthouse, a screwpile lighthouse that dates to 1883. Doug
Alves, 14150 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688, 410-326-2042,
ext. 13.
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CROSS ISLAND TRAIL EXTENSION
Opened July 2000
A new 4.5 mile section of Queen Anne's County's Cross Island Trail
winds through five unique habitat areas in a 279-acre nature park
on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay along Maryland's famed Eastern
Shore. The beach trail and boardwalk features views of the Chesapeake
Bay Bridge and two observation blinds overlook tidal ponds. Steve
Davis, Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666, 410-758-0835.
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HISTORIC ELK LANDING
in continual development throughout 2001
Located at the site where the Little Elk and Big Elk creeks meet
a the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay, this was one of the area's
earliest colonial transportation corridors. A colonial trading post
was established here and it was visited by the British during the
Revolutionary War and War of 1812. In the early 10th century it
became a port, and in 1887 canal boats were constructed and launched
here. The Town of Elkton is raising funds to restore the neglected
buildings and create a living history site, and while the work is
in progress the site is hosting special events and welcoming visitors.
Be aware, though. . .this is a fascinating site, but it's a work
in progress. Mike Dixon, P.O. Box 277, Elkton, MD 21922, 410-398-2256.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CARROLL COUNTY
Exhibit opened September 16, 2000
A new exhibit entitled "Childhood Playthings" includes
a collection of dolls and toys that have been collected by the Historical
Society over the years. Objects include everything from a well-worn
Teddy bear to a rare French bisque doll. The exhibits examine how
the toys we have played with and cherished over the years can tell
us a great deal about what it was like to be a child in bygone times.
Janice Kispert, 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157,
410-848-6494.
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HORIZON ORGANIC DAIRY FARM AND EDUCATION
CENTER
Opened October 2000
Formerly the United States Naval Academy's dairy, this 875-acre
organic farm is a hands-on experience for the whole family. The
farm has been restored to its original splendor and provides guests
with an ideal environmental classroom where children and adults
can learn about raising plants and animals without using harmful
fertilizers, pesticides or antibiotics. Interactive exhibits add
to the level of education and fun. A gift shop offers collectibles
that are environmentally friendly. Jan Stanton, 100 Dairy Lane,
Gambrills, MD 21054, 410-923-7600 or 410-923-5651.
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LEARN-IT ECOLOGICAL TOURS
Opened June 2000
The Learn-It is a comfortable, 40-foot, 46-passenger workboat specially
designed for the Chesapeake Bay. The captain demonstrates how watermen
have made their livelihood for decades by demonstrating how crabs,
oysters and fish are harvested. Cruises run at 10 a.m. and 1:30
p.m. daily from April through November, weather permitting. The
boat also features sunset cruises on Friday and Saturday nights.
Captain Larry Laird Jr., City Dock in Crisfield, MD, 410-968-9870.
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MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER'S IMAX 3-D
SCREEN
Opened October 7, 2000
This is the only large-format 3-D screen in the state of Maryland
and its immediate surroundings. The installation of the 3-D capabilities
is part of the Science Center's commitment to continually enhance
the visitor's experience. There are currently 14 IMAX 3-D films
in production, including Into the Deep, a 35-minute film about life
beneath the sea. It's the first 3-D film to be shown a the Baltimore
facility. Christine Rowett, 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202,
410-545-5980.
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MARYLAND SOCCERPLEX
Opened
October 6, 2000
Located at the south Germantown Recreational Park, this project's
centerpiece is called the Discovery Sports Center, a 66,000 square
foot, two-field indoor recreational facility. The center can accommodate
such sports as basketball, volleyball, lacrosse and in-line hockey.
Outdoors, the complex includes 24 regulation-size soccer fields,
including a championship stadium with bleacher seating for 3,200
spectators. Trisha Heffelfinger, 7380 Old Georgetown Road, Suite
C-50, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301-986-9822.
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MARYLAND STATE HOUSE
Renovations scheduled for completion in Winter 2001
Maryland's farmed State House, the oldest state house in continuous
legislative use, is getting a bit of a facelift. Teams are restoring
parts of the building, which dates to 1772. The historic building
served as the capital of the United States from November 26, 1783
until August 13, 1784 and is the only one of the 50 state houses
to ever function in this capacity. Its wooden dome is the largest
wooden dome in the United States. During construction, tours of
the State House will continue at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. State
Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-974-3400.
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MISS REI PADDLEWHEELER
Began service in Summer 2000
This old-fashioned paddlewheeler offers two-hour cruises along the
dark waters of the Pocomoke River in the town of Snow Hill, nestled
on Maryland's lower Eastern Shore. The vessel can hold up to 50
people for the narrated tours. Snow Hill Cruises, 28317 Crisfield-Marion
Road, Marion Station, MD 21838, 410-623-3003 or 888-568-3003.
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NATIONAL AQUARIUM IN BALTIMORE
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary throughout 2001
Thanks to the new Amazon Rainforest Exhibit and some of the choice
exhibits, the aquarium's population has increased from 10,000 aquatic
residents to 14,000. This represents 600 species. 2001 marks the
20th anniversary of the aquarium, which has long been one of the
most popular attractions along Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Dawn
Jennings, 501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410-596-3860.
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE
Moved October 2000
This unique museum became so popular after its initial opening in
1996 that it had to temporarily move so its original location could
be expanded and improved. The site happened to be an embalmer's
office during the Civil War, which makes it an ideal place to situate
a museum dedicated to tracing the history of medical treatment during
the war. This museum follows the life of a soldier - everything
from the recruitment process to the perils of battle and life in
camp. New exhibits focus on what it was like for the loved ones
back home and on the dramatic improvements in medical techniques
during the Civil War. JaNeen Smith, 48 East Patrick Street, Frederick,
MD 21701, 301-695-1864.
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REBECCA RUARK
Sailing again since Summer 2000
This historic skipjack, one of the dozen remaining on the Chesapeake
Bay, sank in a storm in 1999 but has been fully restored and is
back in working order. Captain Wade Murphy takes as many as 49 passengers
out for ecological tours of the bay waters near Tilghman Island
and shows them how to harvest oysters and other bay delicacies.
Captain Wade Murphy, 21308 Phillips Road, Tilghman Island, MD 21671,
410-886-2176.
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SAMUEL D. HARRIS NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENTISTRY
Exhibit runs from October 6, 2000 through March 2001
This one-of-a-kind museum is a true gem. It's home to interactive
exhibits, a display tracing the evolution of the toothbrush, George
Washington's dentures and queen Victoria's personal dental instruments.
A new temporary exhibit, "Watch Your Mouth!," displays
personal sport-related possessions including team jerseys, helmets,
vintage photographs and magazine covers that feature professional
athletes who graduated from dental school or became dentists after
retiring from professional sports. Stephanie Gallo, 31 South
Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-706-0052.
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SCENIC BYWAYS
A new book and map details 31 new scenic routes through Maryland,
including information about trail lengths, driving times and suggested
stops along the way. Each byway promises a different adventure and
immerses drivers in the history and heritage of the are. Routes
include the Underground Railroad trail on the Eastern Shore and
the National Road in Western Maryland. 1-877-MD-BYWAY.
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SCHOONER SULTANA
Launching March 24 and 25, 2001
For the past three years, visitors have watched craftsmen hew frames,
steam planks, forge ironwork and sew sails as they created an authentic
reproduction of the 1767 schooner Sultana. The launch is expected
to attract 5,000 to 10,000 people to the village of Chestertown,
and the ship will play a key role in the town's annual Tea Party
re-enactment on May 26. The American-built Sultana was purchased
by the British Royal Navy in 1768 and monitored colonial shipping
- including that in Chestertown - in the years preceding the American
Revolution. The new ship will serve as a classroom for the teaching
of history and aquatic sciences. Michael Thielke or Drew McMullen,
105 South Cross Street/PO Box 524, Chestertown, MD 21602, 410-778-5954.
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STURGIS ONE-ROOM SCHOOL MUSEUM
Re-opened 2000
This African-American, one-room school on Maryland's lower Eastern
Shore retains its original integrity. Built about 100 years ago,
the building operated as a school for 37 years before students were
transferred to another, larger school. Restoration and outfitting
the school is an ongoing task of a group of interested citizens.
Jim and Sudie Gatling, PO Box 697, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, 410-957-1913.
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