Historical Society of Baltimore County

presents

Twentieth Century Baltimore: 

A Native Son's Casual History of the City on the Patapsco

Sunday, December 1, from 2 to 3:30 pm

Jack Burkert

This book is direct result of Jack Burkert's work in developing and presenting a series of popular Baltimore history lectures beginning in 2011. Over time, more and more social history – how people worked and lived, what issues concerned them – began to emerge. 

Now we have a story of a city and its people, a history from the perspective of a fellow Baltimorean, one native son who is also an amateur historian. It is a story of Baltimore in the 20th century, no more and no less, the history of a place and its people from many walks of life. In telling the stories, there were constant efforts to be aware of cultural differences, of differing perspectives, and of how events impacted the diverse people that make Baltimore, well, Baltimore.

Though the 20th century revealed here is a Baltimore story, the events of the nation are reflected within that story. How does one explain the Catonsville Nine, for instance, unless the Vietnam War story has been told as context? Through the decades, two World Wars, the Roaring Twenties, and a handful hard times, always there was a "this was Baltimore" story nearby, only a sentence or two away. 

Jack Burkert is a Baltimore native who in retirement has used his energy and interest in all things Baltimore to create a number of educational programs. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in history and education. His career was spent in various educator roles in the Baltimore City School system, the Pennsylvania State University, and with private employers in Washington and New York City. Later he ran his own consulting firm. Jack has made a specialty of programs about the history of Baltimore, its port, businesses, people and immigration.

Books will available for purchase.

Part of our Speaker Series. Admission: FREE to HSBC members; Non-members $11.99, Registration required.

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Location: HSBC Almshouse, 9811 Van Buren Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030

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