Highlights
Federal Hill Park is a public park located on the southern side of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, near Fort McHenry. In 1608, it was named after Capt. John Smith, who was the first explorer to see the hill; he described it as "a giant bank of red clay." Federal Hill Park was given its current name in 1788 during a citywide celebration of Maryland ratifying the U.S. Constitution; some 4,000 Baltimoreans came to the hill to celebrate. The park is considered one of the oldest in the city, and was incorporated into the city's park plan in 1904. It is also known for its role as a lookout point during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Erosion and cave-ins were a problem during the 20th century because...
Federal Hill Park is a public park located on the southern side of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, near Fort McHenry. In 1608, it was named after Capt. John Smith, who was the first explorer to see the hill; he described it as "a giant bank of red clay." Federal Hill Park was given its current name in 1788 during a citywide celebration of Maryland ratifying the U.S. Constitution; some 4,000 Baltimoreans came to the hill to celebrate. The park is considered one of the oldest in the city, and was incorporated into the city's park plan in 1904. It is also known for its role as a lookout point during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Erosion and cave-ins were a problem during the 20th century because of a series of tunnels underneath the hill; it was determined in 1992 that the tunnels were part of a mine used to quarry sand for glassware. The land problems, among other issues, sparked a series of renovations for the park that include a refurbishment project that was completed in 1995. In 2000, the park was rededicated after a nearly $2 million stabalization project to combat an erosion problem.
Displaying items 1-10 of 10
» View ktla.com items only
-
Rethinking Baltimore's waterfront
We have a potentially wonderful 7-mile waterfront park from Canton to Fort McHenry that should become Baltimore's Central Park. While the Inner Harbor is the center of this, we should be thinking beyond it and taking advantage of greater opportunities....Tags: Human Interest, Canton (Baltimore, Maryland), Fort McHenry, Under Armour Inc., Central Park
-
Baltimore's Central Park
Wouldn't it be great to jog, walk or bike to Fort McHenry directly from the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill and Locust Point on a continuous waterfront parkway?
Baltimore has a potentially wonderful, seven-mile stretch around the harbor from Canton to Fort...Tags: Human Interest, Fort McHenry, Canton (Baltimore, Maryland), Under Armour Inc., Central Park
-
One last road trip for Schaefer
From Faidley's at Lexington Market to the Washington Monument, from Camden Yards to the Inner Harbor, a motorcade will ferry the body of William Donald Schaefer on a two-hour farewell trip Monday afternoon through the hometown that he loved and led....Tags: Regional Authority, Fort McHenry, Washington Monument, Basilica of the Assumption, Inner Harbor
-
Summer festival guide
Special to baltimoresun.comHairdos that mirror beehives, cars that drip with unfamiliar ornaments and books that came off the shelves years ago. It's time for Baltimoreans to tuck away their winter clothes and welcome the warm weather, and there's no better way to celebrate the...Tags: Entertainment, Cinema Industry, Anita Baker, Mount Vernon, Arts
-
Deluge struck 49 years ago
Maryland WeatherThe weather forecast in The Sun called for 'mostly cloudy with showers and cooler today ...clearing and cooler tonight.' But what actually occurred was much, much wetter.When it was all over, the rain that fell on Baltimore on May 8,......Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Calendars, Days, and Months, Dundalk, Baltimore Weather
-
Tips for a successful Baltimore family vacation
- Baltimore has a lot of kid-oriented attractions all clustered around the Inner Harbor. - Baltimore is a walkable city. Wear your sneakers or walking shoes, head out and explore. A car is only needed if you plan on going much farther out. - Take a...Tags: Arts, Tickets, Maryland Science Center, National Aquarium Baltimore, Inner Harbor
-
Dealing an Ace to a shuffled life
Sun ReporterSuddenly this spring, I found myself alone. Don't worry, nobody died or anything. It was just the standard spousal parting of ways, followed by the standard reclaiming of space -- painting the walls colors I liked, moving furniture where I wanted it,...Tags: Entertainment, Food Network (tv network), Dog (animal), Death, Television
-
Federal Hill
Special to baltimoresun.comAs its name suggests -- or rather, glaringly proclaims -- Federal Hill sits by a rise of land that is home to a federal historic district. What the name belies, though, is the neighborhood's strong sense of unity, its active, rich personality, and its...Tags: History, Inner Harbor, Thomas Johnson, Harbor, Transportation
-
Romantic spots
Sun StaffValentine's Day is a holiday that causes some lonely people to wish they were dead. And it's also a holiday when some people may choose to hang out with the dead. Lisa Matthews, lead singer of local band Love Riot, thinks visiting the resting place of...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Celebrities, Inner Harbor, Harbor, Charles Village
-
Where to explore the urban wilderness
Special To The SunWhere can you go fishing, ride a miniature train, tour a historic mansion, hike in the wilderness, visit a living memorial or try out some radical new moves on a skateboard -- all within the boundaries of Baltimore City? That's right, if you're a city...Tags: Tennis, Johns Hopkins University, Herring, Rivers, Inner Harbor
Jun 10, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jul 20, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Apr 21, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Apr 15, 2009
|Story| Baltimore Sun
May 8, 2009
|Blog| Baltimore Sun
Jun 19, 2009
|Story| Tribune Interactive
Dec 4, 2005
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jan 19, 2007
|Story| Baltimoresun.com
Jan 29, 1999
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Oct 31, 2002
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Original site for Federal Hill Park topic gallery.
