GET FIRED UP!
The Fire Museum of Maryland will host its 31st Annual Steam Day & Bull Roast on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 10 am-4 pm in the Museum’s parking lot at 1301 York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093. The Steam Show will be open from 10 am-3 pm and is included in the Museum’s regular admission.Tickets for the Bull Roast are $35 each (adults) & $17.50 for children ages 5-12 (free for babies). They are available in advance from the Museum or on site the day of the event. Tables for 10 people are available in advance for $300. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Museum at 410-321-7500 or emailing at info@firemuseummd.org.
See outside demonstrations of the Museum’s 1899 American Fire Engine Company steamer, meet Percheron draft horses which were the typical breed stabled in 19th century firehouses and have your kids participate outside in a water bucket brigade, pumping contests and other games. A food vendor is also available throughout the day and will serve hot dogs, sodas, and snacks.
The Bull Roast will run from 12noon-3pm and is available by ticket only. $10 of the ticket price will go to help strengthen the Museum’s educational activities. Beefalo Bob’s will provide the food, which will include their famous BBQ’d chicken, beef and pork, assorted salads, rolls, drinks and desserts.
Inside the Museum, a new exhibit has just opened, entitled the “Life of a Firefighter in 1870s Baltimore”. Through the reconstruction of the façade of old Engine #8 from Baltimore City, the story of firefighters and their lives within this building is told. Other inside displays include over 40 pieces of hand-pulled, horse-drawn and motorized antique fire apparatus, an operating fire alarm telegraph system, badge and uniform collections, as well as an exhibit, DVD and associated audio tour about the 1904 Baltimore fire. Also included is the popular Discovery Room where children can dress up as fire fighters and sit behind the wheel of a 1938 Mack fire engine!.
The Museum is open on Saturdays from May through December, and Wednesday through Sunday during June, July and August. Hours are from 10 am - 4 pm (Wednesday-Saturday) and 1-4 pm (Sunday). It is located at 1301 York Road directly off I-695, exit 26B. Cost is $10 for adults; $8 for firefighters and seniors; $5 for children ages 2-18; under 2 free. For more information, see our website at www.firemuseummd.org or call 410-321-7500.