Monthly Archives: February 2011

Negro Mountain History

Posted on February 10, 2011 by atomictv

Western Maryland’s Historical Library: Negro Mountain The most commonly accepted historical account as to how Negro Mountain received its name can be traced to the 1750s. Colonel Thomas Cresap and his black body-servant, “Nemesis,” were tracking a group of American … Continue reading →

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Maryland Bill Seeks To Rename Negro, Polish Mountains

Posted on February 9, 2011 by atomictv

By The Associated Press (Myfoxdc.com, 2/7/2011) CUMBERLAND, Md. – A Maryland state senator said Monday that she has introduced a bill seeking to rename two Appalachian peaks, Negro Mountain and Polish Mountain, citing cultural sensitivities. Lawmakers Speak to FOX 5 … Continue reading →

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Giant Mechanical Blue Crab

Posted on February 9, 2011 by atomictv

Does anyone remember the giant blue crab at the Maryland Science Center? Does it still move? Buy this crab print and other moments in Baltimore history captured by Sun photographers at The Baltimore Sun Store.

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Happy John Waters Day! (February 7th)

Posted on February 8, 2011 by atomictv

It’s John Waters Day somewhere But it’s a little weird, just as it should be By Michael Ollove (The Baltimore Sun, 2/7/2004) We’re sitting in our office the other day when an e-mail arrives from the New Museum in New … Continue reading →

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