BALTIMORE FAST FACTS


All About Baltimore
Learn about the Baltimore you know — and the one you don’t.
The city is more than just the Star Spangled Banner. From ice cream to railroads and even the Civil War, Baltimore stands at the crossroads of history and innovation—with more incredible firsts than you might imagine.  Learn about Baltimore history and Baltimore trivia.

How to Speak Baltimorese
What is the "hon" thing all about? Why does everybody here call water "wooder?" Need help understanding your Baltimore friends?  Check out the web site above to get definitions for many common "bawlamer" terms. Learn how to translate the locals language into something you understand. Get a good laugh reading these terms outloud--you know you've heard at least one person here say things this way before!