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The Smithsonian
Institute
If you are looking for a place to take
your family, you may want to try the
museum - but this isn’t an ordinary
museum. Located an hour away in
Washington D.C. is The Smithsonian
Institution. It is a world renowned
educzational and research institute
and associated museum complex,
administered and funded by the United
States government and by funds
from its endowment, contributions,
and profits from its retail operations,
concessions, licensing activities and
magazines. Most of its facilities are
located in Washington D.C. but its
19 museums, zoo, and nine research
centers include sites in New York
City, Virginia, Panama and elsewhere.
It has over 136 million items in its
collections, publishes two magazines
named Smithsonian and Air & Space,
and employs the Smithsonian Police to
protect visitors, staff, and the property
of the museums. The Smithsonian
Institution is the largest museum
complex in the world.
The Smithsonian Institution’s National
Air and Space Museum maintains the
largest collection of historic air and
spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital
center for research into the history,
science, and technology of aviation
and space flight, as well as planetary
science and terrestrial geology and
geophysics.
The Museum benefits from the
guidance received from the
distinguished Americans on the
National Air and Space Museum
Board. A great time is guaranteed for
all who attend!
Hammond Harwood House
19 Maryland Avenue,
Annapolis, MD
(410) 263-4683
hammondharwoodhouse.org
The five-portion mansion known as
Hammond Harwood House is open for
tours every Tuesday through Thursday.
This home is of Anglo-Palladian
architecture, which was inspired by
Andrea Palladio, a 16th century, Italian
architect. Upcoming events include
the Garden Party, Pumpkin Walk and
Greens Show and Sale.
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike,
Ellicott City, MD
(410) 461-5005 • dnr.state.md.us
The Patapsco Valley State Park covers
16,043 acres along side 32 miles of
the Patapsco River. A visit to the area
offers outdoors enthusiasts the opportunity
to hike, canoe, horseback ride
and travel down the mountain bike
trail. Thanks to the addition of numerous
pavilions it is possible to have a
picnic in several locations throughout
the park.
Ellicott City B & O Railroad
2711 Maryland Avenue,
Ellicott City, MD • (410) 461-1945
borail.org/Ellicott-City-Station.aspx
At the Ellicott City B&O Railroad you
learn that this is the oldest railroad in
the country and that the Main Depot
building, which still stands today, was
originally built in 1830. Housed in the
freight house, constructed in 1885, is
a 40-foot model train. Video and light
shows introduce visitors to information
pertaining to this railroad and its station.
Turf Valley
2700 Turf Valley Road,
Ellicott City, MD
(410) 465-1500 • turfvalley.com
Turf Valley is a resort and hotel ideal
for vacationers or individuals planning
special or corporate events. The resort
covers 1000 acres with three tennis
courts, a full service spa, two 18-hole
championship style golf courses and
two swimming pools. Reservations are
available for the 40,000 square foot
event area and catering is available
with prior arrangements.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Co.
8510 High Ridge Road,
Ellicott City, MD
(410) 313-8874
chesapeakeshakespeare.com
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
showcases the works of William
Shakespeare. Throughout each season
is a small collection of his works
performed live on the stages of this
playhouse. Current works running
throughout the 2011-2012 Season include
A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
(Abridged), Our Town, and
Merchant of Venice.
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