The Museum's main exhibit includes pieces of 40 fire-fighting apparatus ranging from a circa 1875 horsedrawn wagon, to motorized and unique vehicles. A reconstructed 'alarm office' shows the dispatching system used by most large American cities from the 1920s-1960s; a new Discovery Room allows visitors an opportunity to sit in the driver's seat of a 1939 Mack pumping engine. Other museum collections include historic fire apparatus, Baltimore's revolutionary high-pressure pumping system, a la rge ensemble of badges and uniforms, as well as film and archives. Group and guided tours of the museum are available. Open Saturdays, May through November; Tuesday-Friday, June through August. Located behind Heaver Plaza.
Location:
1301 York Road, Lutherville Maryland 21093
Telephone
410-321-7500 Fax 410-769-8433
Other History nearby:
(Gettysburg) American Civil War Museum
(Baltimore) B & O Railroad Museum
(Ellicott City) B & O Railroad Station Museum
(Baltimore) Babe Ruth Birthplace
(Baltimore) Baltimore City Hall
(Baltimore) Baltimore Civil War Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Lutherville area
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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