Good Weather Brought Fort Sumter Big Crowds to Baltimore
TIMONIUM, Md.—The 65th anniversary of the Maryland Arms Collectors Association Show was held at the State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md., on March 16 & 17, 2019. This gun show, more commonly known as “The Original Baltimore Antique Arms Show” or just “The Baltimore Show,” is acknowledged by most people as the premier antique gun show on the American east coast and by many as the best antique gun show in the world. The Baltimore Show attracts thousands of serious collectors from across the globe. Whichever way you view it, you would have to admit that once again it was a great show f dealers, collectors, the general public, and anyone interested in gun collecting or military histo It is a true labor of love for t collectors who make up the Show Committee. The show opened to the usual rush of customers on Saturday and quickly filled the Cow Palac Over the years Maryland Arms Collectors Association has expended great effort and expense
Best Weapon Award went to Ken Kno Arsenal 10-pounder Parrott rifle, right is his son Bradley. to transform a building designed to exhibit cows into an attractive and accommodating space to welcome exhibitors and visiting crowds. Those who attended were treated to over 900 sales and display tables of antique and historic arms and arms-related items. One of the major attractions was the “Best of Show” display, “A Withering Hail of Iron – Grape and Canister in the Civil War.” This display offered a look at th various types of cannon shot used by Union and Confederate forces during the War Between the States. It was fascinating to lea the difference between the canister and grape shot in both size a utilization.
Our “Best Single Weapon” highlighted a 10-pounder Parrott, Serial No. 8, the only known surviving 10-pounder Parrott rifle
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Germany. As is usual with the show, old friends were revisi and new friends were made and treasures found new homes. Th weekend seemed to fly by and too soon it was Sunday aftern and time to announce awards f the show. When displays win awards at the Baltimore Show, you can be assured that they world class. Judges Choice Awards went to Robert Jaffe for “Fayettev Rifle,” Douglas Porter for “Remington Nylon .22 Rifles,” Bill Vance for “Pennsylvania and Maryland Long Rifles and ART,” and Paul D. Johnson for
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CHARLESTON, S.C.—The National Park Service announces the redesignation of Fort Sumter National Monument to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. The law also establishes management authority and defines the park boundaries to include: Fo Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and the Sullivan’s Island Life Saving Station Historic District. This provision was passed as a part of the John D. Dinge Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act (Natural Resources Management Act of Recognizes) that passed both houses of Congress in February President Donald Trump signed into law on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Originally, U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina in troduced legislation in both 2 and 2017 to enact the changes the park. Fort Sumter was added to the National Park Service as a national monument in 1948. Fort Moultrie was added to the park in 1960 using the Histori Sites Act of 1935. “This name change to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will help the public unde stand and recognize that Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and the Sullivan’s Island Life Saving
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Station Historic District are pa of America’s National Park system,” stated Dawn Davis. “In particular, it will be wonderful have Fort Moultrie elevated by i cluding it in the name of the pa especially as the 250th annivers ry of the American Revolution is just a few years away. Fort Sumter is the site of th opening bombardment of the Civil War on April 12-13, 1861. Across the Charleston Harbor entrance is Fort Moultrie, the site best known for the patriot’ repulse of the British Navy on June 28, 1776. Combined, both forts showcase 171 years of seacoast defense. Fort Sumter is located in Charleston Harbor and is only accessible by boat. Concession-operated ferry boats depart daily from Liberty Square in Charleston, and from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. The Liberty Square departure point houses the park’s primary visitor center and is located at Concord Street in Charleston. For information on ferry departure schedules and prices, call Fort Sumter Tours, Inc. at (843)
Fort Moultrie is located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island and is accessible by car. Visit
