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Away We Go:Maryland Historical Society exhibits both national and state treasures

Published 06/01/08

The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) is quite a charmer! In addition to being one of Baltimore's most important - though often overlooked - attractions, it is one of America's oldest and largest state history centers.

“The Elkridge-Harford Hunt Crossing Atlanta Hall Meadow,” painted by Franklin B. Voss in 1944, is part of the exhibition, “The Voss Family: Artists of American Sporting Life.” It will be displayed at the Maryland Historical Society through July 27.

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How fortunate Marylanders are that, back in 1844, several local residents had the foresight to see the need for the preservation of books, manuscripts, furniture, paintings and decorative arts representing the Free State's and our nation's heritage. Thanks to their efforts, the establishment of a repository for these treasures became a reality.

Today, the MdHS's holdings - originally...

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