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Five Minutes of Baltimore History

Five Minutes of Baltimore History

By: Johns Hopkins
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 Five Minutes of Baltimore History hosted by Johns Hopkins is a storytelling series that reveals the lives and legacies behind Baltimore’s neighborhoods, landmarks, and leaders. Episodes run as short, compelling vignettes that invite listeners to discover how Baltimore’s heritage and historic places have shaped our city and our nation.2025 WYPR Baltimore Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Baltimore Album Quilts

    Baltimore Album Quilts
    Feb 13 2026
    Baltimore album quilts were created to be showcased on walls and often featured iconic Baltimore scenes like the Battle Monument, Clipper ships, as well as symbols from everyday life.
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    4 mins
  • Painted Screens

    Painted Screens
    Feb 10 2026
    Painted window screens are a unique folk art tradition in Baltimore, started in 1913 by a grocer to display produce without putting it outdoors.
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    4 mins
  • Mrs. Watson's Tourist Home

    Mrs. Watson's Tourist Home
    Feb 3 2026
    During Jim Crow segregation and racism, the Green Books helped African American motorists find hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other safe places to patronize, including Mrs. Watson's Tourist Home in Baltimore.
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    4 mins
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