New display cases feature such items as artifacts relating to Baltimore's role in the war, including Confederate and Union revolvers and sabers, a Union bayonet designed by a Baltimorean, and a Confederate cavalry dirk, a type of long, straight-bladed dagger. A 12-minute audio tour has also been introduced which will guide visitors through the collection's highlights. The museum will host a series of events in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of the Pratt Street Riot, the first bloodshed of the Civil War. Join Stan Collins, Civil War interpreter, for a lunchtime tour commemorating the 140th anniversary of the Pratt Street Riot. The one-hour tour begins at the President Street Station and follows the path taken by Federal troops to Gay Street as they fought their way across downtown Baltimore to board a southbound train to defend Washington.
Price includes admission to the museum.
Ruffner will sign copies of the new edition of Brown's 1887 memoir, which is available in the museum shop. Civil War reenactors will be present and refreshments will be available. Price is free and no reservations are required. Meet in Fell's Point on the plaza at the base of Broadway for a short walk to the President Street Station for a memorial service at the museum. Admission free, no reservations required.