the most democratic of our institutions
Your local public library is the quintessential American invention and, along with the local post office, the most democratic of our institutions because it is open to all: rich and poor, young and old, citizen and immigrant, the learned and those seeking to acquire and expand their knowledge. This valuable service is constantly being threatened by budget cutbacks
Located within easy walking distance of each other in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the US Sloop-of-War Constellation, the US Submarine Torsk, the US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, and the Lightship Chesapeake exhibit life at sea from the mid-19th century to the mid 1980’s. Also included in the collection is the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse which marked the entrance to the Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor for over 130 years.
Restoration One of the most essential functions of Historic Ships in Baltimore is the ongoing maintenance and restoration of our ships. The Museum’s dedicated Maintenance & Restoration staff and volunteers work to ensure that these national treasures survive for future generations.
Cabotage Logistics 