What is gender, really, and how is it related to our biological sex? What does the term “transgender” mean? How about “non-binary?” Why are people talking about their pronouns and why are some people saying they use “they/them” pronouns instead of “he” or “she”? Dr. Kate Drabinski, lecturer of women’s and sexuality studies at UMBC,
Lola Hahn, a native New Yorker currently living in Baltimore, discovered her own family’s connection to Oscar Schindler and the Holocaust when she recognized names in the 1982 book Schindler’s List. Lola’s mother and her mother’s siblings rarely spoke about their life before escaping to America, wanting nothing more than to start a new life
In June 2024, ultra-marathon open-water swimmer and Baltimore resident, Katie Pumprey, made history by swimming 24 miles from Sandy Point State Park to Baltimore’s Harborplace. The event celebrated a decades-long effort to clean up the Baltimore harbor. Katie is a full-time visual artist who creates large-scale painting and sculptures inspired by her passion for the
First opened in 1870 (with a colt named Preakness winning an early race), Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course is one of the oldest racetracks in the country. Loved, taken for granted and ignored, it has withstood numerous threats to its existence. April Smith joins us to share her love for “Old Hilltop” (as Pimlico was nicknamed
Bring your own basket and join us for a spirited egg hunt in the garden. Rain? We’ll move it inside. R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 7 to the office (twcrp@comcast.net).
Please join us for this important and informative day. We will share the Club’s annual report—including a financial overview and future plans for the Club—and hear your ideas and suggestions.
Bestselling historical-fiction author Stephanie Dray celebrates the real-life stories of several women who have changed the world—female patriots, groundbreaking playwrights, enslaved Revolutionary-era women and workers-rights advocates who have led inspirational lives. Author-signed copies of historical fiction books by Stephanie Dray will be available for sale.
The onset of WWI resulted in a wave of anti-German sentiments nationwide, and the Baltimore area was a focal point of this rise in racial hostility. Individuals of German ancestry became viewed as a direct threat to the nation, and in many instances felt compelled to conceal their ethnic identity. After the war, this xenophobic
Catered through contributions from members, this is a free event and a Club favorite. No other event has as many enthusiastic contributors and volunteers! Outside guests are welcome. Please consider inviting a friend or potential new member.