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. The tour will follow the route of the Sixth Massachusetts Volunteers as they defended themselves against crowds of Confederate sympathizers. Civil War Period Dance. Period dress is encouraged but not required.