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
*HUG*
You are so welcome, Eye!
There were some good tunes on there, I thought!
He’s right. I agree with Putin more than Obama.
I'm tired just thinking about it. All I have to do is ride the Metro North to the city tomorrow and that can sometimes tire me out!
Outstanding Music! :^)
April 29th the SCOTUS is either going to release the DC madam list or the lawyer will without their approval
The appropriate question:
Does a conservative repeaTEDly use the services of call girls?
Obama knows loose lips sink ships.
nopardons...DONALD J TRUMP has given you the NICKNAME
“TIGER LILLY”
and THANKS you for your continued Faith, Honor and Most important COURAGE on this WONDERFUL RIDE to THE WHITE HOUSE!
Hitler got elected by the Conservative Party
Oh hell yes.
That is, if she is still in and not in jail/preparing for trial.
*clapping hands*
Oh, how perfect!
Several new things today, that was one. Also first time I have heard him suggest that not all trade deals are due to stupidity, some due to payments made.
*happy dance*
I hope the Troops enjoyed it as well!
I got a nice Freepmail from one of them once!
That made my day!
He’s got this rally thing figured out. Watch out Hillary.
Get out and vote on Tuesday. I promise you: WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!!
"We'll beat Hillary .. again, just like I took out all of these people [in the GOP] ... she's easier to beat than the people I systematically beat ... from when we take office, we're going to start winning ... we're going to win for our vets, we're going to win on the border, we're going to win on healthcare ... we're going to have our jobs coming back. I promise you, we are going to Make America Great Again."
I think this was one of his best rallies yet!
The crowd was wild for him!
Not a single disruptor today!
Hillary speaking somewhere today too, and I see she’s still having those coughing spells. Needs to talk to her Dr. about that, for sure.
I don’t think it matters who one is ...looking out at that crowd has to TOTALLY stun anyone about the size there to see you...
Yes and depending on what kind of fish it was, sometimes “deadly”. :-(
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