Baltimore Heritage

A WWI German spy ring in downtown Baltimore?

Sometimes, you want to go where everybody knows your name

History shows that enslaved people used the B&O Railroad as part of the Underground Railroad.

Baltimore album quilts were created to be showcased on walls and often featured iconic Baltimore scenes like the Battle Monument or Clipper ships, as well as symbols from everyday life.

The Harbor Tunnel is a 1.4 mile, four-lane tunnel opened in November 1957. At the time, the tunnel was considered an engineering marvel.

The Marble Bar in Baltimore, once a hotspot for punk rock and new wave bands, has been vacant for years. But what a history!

Ever wonder why there is a bronze statue of Frank Zappa in Highlandtown?

The alley and house where Billie Holiday spent her early years in Baltimore.

Baltimore history and preservation advocate Johns Hopkins talks about 'Five Minutes of Baltimore History," the new feature he's hosting on WYPR.

Five Minutes of Baltimore History brings stories of the past to today’s audiences.