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 Hagers 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 towns name.
The Band Shell in Hagerstown, MD
Alsatia Mummers Parade Hagerstown, MD 2015
City Park Hagerstown, MD
Downtown Hagerstown, MD
Rider Jet Center where Trumps plane will taxi
Todays 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 its posted.
So, Im posting it early this time. Please try answering the trivia the first time through without looking up the answers. After that, its 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 Hagerstowns 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
Yes, they are!
I think they are very happy he has come to see them!
Busy day, and tomorrow is looking nuts. Other than Paul Manafort's masterful interview with Chris Wallace on Fox this morning, I've been out of the news cycle.
Scanning FR, I don't think I've missed anything major.
Oh oh....now I’m VERY worried about him.
Phone sure beats dial up. But with bad eyes anyway it’s almost impossible to proof read
Me too.. NP!
That can indeed be very serious!
They are really vocal, this group!
LOL!
I am loving this rally!
I also gave a history lesson on P.T. Barnum, because people keep abusing him and saying that Trump is just like him ( which he is, but they don't know that P.T. was a GREAT ploitician, a VERY CONSERVATIVE GOPer, who was a BIG TIME anti-slavery guy! ) and I don't think anyone even read that post. :-(
I love this guy!!
Trump likes this crowd. He is giving a heck of a product.
HI “Dick”
You have probably missed Donald’s invite for Milkshakes and McDonald’s in the Trump Caboose at 7:00 Trump time.
Dress Casual but shoes are necessary.
Bump For Later. RE Sessions
My kiddo took that at boarding school and enjoyed it!
We can tell the tourists in Nashville; they’re the ones in cowboy boots and hats! LOL
Me too!
He has a lot of charisma!
Trump LOVES getting this enthusiasm from the crowd!!! this crowd LOVES TRUMP!!!
Crowd is very attentive.
Thanks for the music BTW MS.B!!
True...you are SO sensible, my dear friend. :-)
Well, it may be time for some Hitler. Lol.
The way some of Cruz’s supporters talk about him, they are focused on what he SAYS HE IS and ignoring everything he does. How far will they go supporting someone based on what he SAYS HE IS???? If Hitler SAID he was a Christian conservative, would they overlook his actions too???
But that would only inflame them and they wouldn’t actually think about that is exactly how they are.
Three tomorrow...THREE???????????????????????
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