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
Quite a contrast between the two rally as far as security. At the rally before SS there were no metal detectors, no one checked purses or cellphones—nothing. The doors opened and we rushed in.
The security was incredible with SS at the rally in downtown Atlanta. I saw SWAT teams, bomb sniffing dogs, heavy police presence, everyone had to go through a metal detector, all purses were checked, and all cellphones had to be turned off and on.
We’re live!
That’s good to hear they are taking precautions.
Maybe he can run for Prime Minister, should be a simple birth certificate change!
ROFLOL!!
My sister always thought he looked like a young LBJ. I am going to have to show her your pic. Unbelievable!
With Lyin’ TED soon to be out of a job I’m sure he can assist if need be!
Playing my favorite Never Lose Faith!
I love that. Thanks for posting!
Did you read with that “Guns and Roses” guy in the band is really a woman?
Think that’s true? Said he grew up in IN
I hope we get to see the plane land! I never get tired of seeing Trump Force One!
I love it! And will share!
*Hugs*
Where does she/he pee?
Probably anywhere she’he wants and has been for years. We probably have that happening all the time and aren’t aware of it.
Three events for Trump tomorrow—he is going to Rhode Island, too!:
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- MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 -
WARWICK, RI
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1:00 PM
Doors open at 10:00 AM
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- MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 -
WEST CHESTER, PA
West Chester University
4:00 PM
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- MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 -
WILKES-BARRE, PA
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
7:00 PM
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No, I’m not there. I’m saving a seat here! :-)
Where’s Trump Force One?? (I love that plane!)
Thank you :) I’ve been thinking that for months. I think their characters are alike also.
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