Laurel Museum

When was the last time you saw a pie eating contest? Bring your kids to the Laurel Park Fair on Sunday, June 12, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., for some nostalgic fair games like bean bag throw, water balloon toss and fishing as well as crafts and activities for children. The pie eating contest will challenge those with robust appetites, and you can also enjoy snow cones. Part of the Laurel Museum's Kids Sunday Series, the fair uses the theme of the museum's current exhibit, "And They're Off!

Although no battles were fought in Laurel during the Civil War, the city's railroad was a strategic resource for the Union Army, numerous units of Union soldiers were stationed here and the military's presence added a different element to the city's social and cultural landscapes. A new yearlong exhibit, "Stationed in Laurel: Our Civil War Story," opened Sunday Feb. 3 at the Laurel Museum and captures that segment of Laurel's history. In September, a mini-exhibit was displayed at the museum that gave a partial account of Laurel's Civil War past.

The Laurel Museum will celebrate the opening of its new exhibit, "Stationed in Laurel: Our Civil War Story," on Sunday, Feb. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 817 Main St. The exhibit explores Laurel's role in the war that engulfed the nation and how the Civil War affected the town. Refreshments will be provided. For information, go to laurelhistoricalsociety.org or call 301-725-7975.

The Laurel Museum will celebrate the opening of its new exhibit, "Stationed in Laurel: Our Civil War Story," on Sunday, Feb. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 817 Main St. The exhibit explores Laurel's role in the war that engulfed the nation and how the Civil War affected the town. Refreshments will be provided. For information, go to laurelhistoricalsociety.org or call 301-725-7975.

In anticipation of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam on Sept. 17, the Laurel Museum is opening a mini-exhibit Sunday, Sept. 9 that includes former Laurel Mill superintendent George Nye's handwritten account of the battle. The exhibit includes a letter Nye wrote to his wife, Charlotte (Charlie), on Oct. 1 shortly after the battle; Nye's war belt and buckle; and his 1879 diary, which references the Battle of Antietam. Antietam was the bloodiest single day in American military history, with more than 20,000 soldiers killed or wounded.

Laurel Museum's new exhibit, "True Life: I'm a Laurel Mill Worker," opens Sunday, Feb. 5, from 1-4 p.m. The year-long exhibit explores the lives of Laurel's 19th-century mill workers. Who were they? What dangers did they face at work? What were their lives like at home? Refreshments provided. The Laurel Museum is located at 817 Main St. Call 301-725-7975.info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org . info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org . http://www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

Laurel Historical Society Inc. has opened the Laurel Museum in a 1840s millworkers' house at Main and Ninth streets.The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of the month.The opening exhibit, "From Millhouse to Museum," will show the 10 years it took to turn the house into a museum.Pub Date: 5/01/96

In honor of Black History Month, the Laurel Historical Society and the Laurel Museum will present African-American Collectibles at the Laurel Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Local collector Donald Conway will show his collection and discuss its contents: postage stamps and currency depicting African-Americans; cereal boxes depicting African-American athletes; and Negro Baseball Leagues memorabilia. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. The Laurel Museum is at 817 Main St., Laurel.

The Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., hosts an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today that features gifts for all ages. Call 301-725-7975 for more information.

Teachers, home school leaders, Scout leaders, parents and group leaders can learn about educational opportunities in Laurel at an Educators Open House, Thursday, Sept. 27, from 3 to 7:30 p.m., at the Laurel Museum, 817 Main St. This is a chance to meet representatives from community resources such as local museums, including Montpelier mansion; theaters; libraries; and other non-profits and to learn how they serve educational groups. There will be door and raffle prizes, gift bags, refreshments and adult beverages and tours of the Laurel Museum.

Teachers, home school leaders, Scout leaders, parents and group leaders can learn about educational opportunities in Laurel at an Educators Open House, Thursday, Sept. 27, from 3 to 7:30 p.m., at the Laurel Museum, 817 Main St. This is a chance to meet representatives from community resources such as local museums, including Montpelier mansion; theaters; libraries; and other non-profits and to learn how they serve educational groups. There will be door and raffle prizes, gift bags, refreshments and adult beverages and tours of the Laurel Museum.

In anticipation of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam on Sept. 17, the Laurel Museum is opening a mini-exhibit Sunday, Sept. 9 that includes former Laurel Mill superintendent George Nye's handwritten account of the battle. The exhibit includes a letter Nye wrote to his wife, Charlotte (Charlie), on Oct. 1 shortly after the battle; Nye's war belt and buckle; and his 1879 diary, which references the Battle of Antietam. Antietam was the bloodiest single day in American military history, with more than 20,000 soldiers killed or wounded.

'Colors of Nature' An exhibition of watercolors by Diana Marta is on view through Aug. 30 at Tai Sophia Institute's Himmelfarb Gallery, 7750 Montpelier Road in Laurel. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 410-888-9048 or tai.edu . Bluegrass music Savage Bluegrass plays at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Sam and Elsie's Bar and Restaurant in Laurel. No cover charge. Directions and information: 301-317-7796.

An afternoon of fun, featuring crafts, games, children's activities, food and more, will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. today at the Laurel Museum, 817 Main St. Cost is $5 per child, free for parents. Reservations required. Call 301-725-7975 or go to laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

The Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., hosts an open house Friday, Saturday and Dec. 6 that features gifts for the young as well as the elderly. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Call 301-725-7975 for more information.