Get Your Stamps!
Baltimore National Heritage Area War of 1812 Bicentennial Passport Kick-off!
Did you know the Jewish Museum of Maryland wants to stamp your passport? Your 1812 Bicentennial Passport that is! Come on by, see the exhibits and get a very special stamp created just for this fun (and educational) program happening all over the city. Check out the press release below for more details!
1812 Bicentennial Passport and Commemorative Coin Program
June 18, 2013 (Baltimore, Md.) —The Baltimore National Heritage Area officially launched its 1812 Bicentennial Passport and Commemorative Coin Program at the Maryland Historical Society with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and fifth-grade students from the Patterson Park Public Charter School.
The Passport and Coin Program invites visitors and residents to explore all of the 1812 sites, attractions, programs, and events as Baltimore and the state of Maryland commemorate the War of 1812 Bicentennial. Participation in the program is free.
“We are very pleased to offer this program in partnership with our heritage sites and attractions to students and the general public,” said Jeffrey Buchheit, executive director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area. “It benefits everyone. It’s an exciting way for residents and visitors to explore our city’s history and it helps drive visitation to our city’s historic sites.”
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake presented fifth-grade students from Patterson Park Public Charter School with commemorative coins at the kick-off event. The students successfully completed a year-long course of study on the history surrounding the War of 1812, visiting sites and attractions during their journey. The Mayor also thanked the program’s funder, The Dorothy L. and Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Foundation, by presenting Mr. Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. with an honorary commemorative coin.
To receive a commemorative coin, participants must acquire 10 unique stamps in their passport from participating sites and participating events. A full list of sites and programs can be found at www.facebook.com/1812passport. Of the 10 stamps, four are mandatory in order to receive a commemorative coin: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, Maryland Historical Society, and the Inner Harbor Visitor Center. Participants can then choose from a list of other sites and programs in order to complete their passport. Instructions for receiving a commemorative coin can be found at www.facebook.com/1812passport and www.nps.gov/balt.
The mission of the Baltimore National Heritage Area is to promote, preserve, and enhance Baltimore’s historic and cultural legacy and natural resources for current and future generations. For more information regarding the 1812 Bicentennial Passport program, visit www.facebook.com/1812passport. Visit www.nps.gov/balt for more information about the Baltimore National Heritage Area.