Posted on 04/24/2016 12:37:59 AM PDT by nikos1121
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Hagerstown /ˈheɪɡərztaʊn/ is a city in Washington County, Maryland. It is the county seat of Washington County, and by many definitions, the largest city in a region known as Western Maryland. The population of Hagerstown city proper at the 2010 census was 39,662, and the population of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metropolitan Area (extending into West Virginia) was 269,140.
In 1739, Jonathan Hager, a German immigrant from Pennsylvania and a volunteer Captain of Scouts, purchased 200 acres (81 ha) of land in the Great Appalachian Valley between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in Maryland and called it Hager’s Fancy. In 1762, Hager officially founded the town of Elizabethtown which he named after his wife, Elizabeth Kershner. Fourteen years later, Jonathan Hager became known as the "Father of Washington County" after his efforts helped Hagerstown become the county seat of newly created Washington County which Hager also helped create from neighboring Frederick County, Maryland. The City Council changed the community's name to Hager's-Town in 1813 because the name had gained popular usage, and in the following year, the Maryland State Legislature officially endorsed the changing of the town’s name.
The Band Shell in Hagerstown, MD
Alsatia Mummers Parade Hagerstown, MD 2015
City Park Hagerstown, MD
Downtown Hagerstown, MD
Rider Jet Center where Trump’s plane will taxi
Today’s Trivia
I give up trying to fool you people. I put these quizzes together and people like exit82 (btw is that the exit where you live), has it done two minutes after it’s posted.
So, I’m posting it early this time. Please try answering the trivia the first time through without looking up the answers. After that, it’s an open book quiz.
BTW exit82 our trivia buff, broke the rules, but he was so far ahead everyone else yesterday that I awarded him the $25 Amazon Gift Card, which he promptly donated to Free Republic.
1. 4 part question. Name Hagerstown’s minor league baseball team, their level of play, (eg Class A, AA or AAA), their major league team affiliation and their only Hall of Famer. 10pts
2. Who is this Hagerstown, MD notable and his claim to fame? 30pts.
3. Another notable from Hagerstown, MD for you to name 25pts. 
4. Who is this Hagerstown notable standing next to Michael Jackson? 30pts.
5. Follow up question to #4. What is her claim to fame?
a. Actress
b. Goalie for US Olympic Soccer Gold Medal Team
c. Wrote a sex column
d. Wrote two songs for Michael
6. This is the Bellanca Cruisemaster, built in the 1920s at the Bellanca Airplane factory in Hagerstown, MD. What historical significance did it have? 50pts.
Bonus Quesitons
7. True or False regarding the annual Alsatia's Mummers Parade? 20pts
a. Named after The Alsatia Club formed 1911 by 11 young men who would hang out at the local pharmacy, and take up the seats of paying customers. The owner gave them a place to meet on the second floor.
b. Parade started in 1921 to celebrate Halloween in an orderly fashion.
c. Only cars made before 1950 are allowed in the parade.
d. No animals are allowed in the parade
e. All answers are true
8. How many seats does the Alsatia Club set up for the annual parade?
a. 367
b. 1576
c. 2234
d. 5678
9. Name the group and where are the from?
10pts
Just spent some time with a dear friend & dropped off a yard sign and shared rally pictures. She has cancer and has been receiving radiation. Mr Trump sent her a get well video through her SIL He is so caring!
That drive to Santa Barbara is beautiful , past Ventura that ocean stretch IS gorgeous!!!! Wide open view not like Malibu !!!!
When I came back babies were nursing and she was sound asleep Startled her when I check on all. Sleeping again. She’s exhausted.
Big girls have individually come in and taken a peek. They seem to understand why they can’t get up on couch and have settled on the porch
It’s funny, I would not want to live there now, but I do miss it. It’s so charming, and there are many things to do that don’t cost anything, too.
There are usually good prices on flights from anywhere to Vegas Pa jags deals
Take some encouragement in the fact that we know Paul Manafort and others are negotiating behind the scenes, too, with the RNC and others - as Trump often says "I want to be a little unpredictable". We know Cruz's only strategy is to steal delegates and hope to have a chance to play insider games at the convention. Trump has MANY other options, including the Kasich and Rubio delegates which I will be shocked if they are not working. Art of the deal vs. treachery of the steal!
I understand totally. I am not nervous because I know he will do well. The NeverTrump clowns will find something negative to say no matter what. They have to, or they must face reality. I guess they just can’t handle the truth just yet! lol
Yep, that make you a crochet-hero.
I’ve crocheted since I was about 12 years old, but hairpin lace is just something I’ve never been able to master. I’m 61 now, so that’s just never going to happen!
Okay time to go out and fix the gate.
The crowds EVERYWHERE are unbearable, I don’t know where these people are working anymore ALL of our BIG businesses are leaving!!! Immigration has become just horrible, now with the 15.00 wage increase it is going to get really bad if we don’t SHUT that DAMNED border down!!! Also there will be a flow from AZ. TEXAS, NM, to make more money in the fields, restaurants, hotels ect. That WILL be the only type of employment in CA. left!!! Farm fields are becoming fewer and fewer due to building of low income housing there have been two huge low income projects going up in our area, been keeping close eye on city council they want to start a 3rd folks are in an uproar!!! There has been a moratorium on building unless it is low income housing!!!
#233
Go Trump
#234 Play it today in a box for $6
1993?
ARE you there!!!!!!!?
Getting off this site would be like getting you off your bike.
LOL!!
I think that would be an ideal reunion, but at the very least we will hold one here if and when Trump wins.
It will be kinda like each of us posting what it means to us, and talking about the past year, and reminiscing etc.
This country of ours is so cool.
Would be great if Trump gave our list some consideration, and he could invite us to be a VIP at one of his rallies.
Hey Jim!!!! Onyx!!!! You have any pull. I think we need to get the Trump Family Ping out there so the Trump people know about us. We’43 234 members and growing!!!!!
CAn someone Tweet him?
What can I say.....the internet never forgets!
Yes. It was just beautiful yesterday afternoon. Gorgeous expanse looking at all the white water waves and the coastal hills all green stretching down to the sea. How beautiful CA is if you get outside the cities.
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