Built in 1793, this Federal-style home, now a National Historic Landmark, was the original home of Mary Pickersgill, maker of the gigantic 30'x 42' American flag that so gallantly waved over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
This is the famous flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write a poem that eventually became the lyrics to the National Anthem. The house contains colonial furniture and artwork and a separate museum attached to the house provides visitors with an historical look at the War of 1812. Located on the overlapping outskirts of Little Italy and the Inner Harbor, the house is best reached on foot if coming from the Harbor vicinity.
Savvy
visitors are finding out what native New Yorkers already know: You don’t
have to spend a fortune to enjoy New York. The city is bursting with
hundreds of no-cost and low-cost pleasures that include concerts, plays,
museum exhibitions and tours throughout all five boroughs......more
Most families travel to Orlando to visit the numerous theme parks and
attractions that abound in the area. After a long day of walking and
standing in lines at a busy theme park, coming back for to the hotel pool
can be a fantastic way to unwind, relax and cool off.
