Rachael's Dowry Bed and Breakfast Blog ...

Baltimore has a long history of religious tolerance stretching back to its founding in 1729, and even before. That acceptance allowed a number of different faiths to grow and flourish here, including Judaism, Presbyterian, Methodist, Unitarian, Episcopal, Lutheran and Roman Catholic. Several of Baltimore's first houses of worship are still standing today and tell the story of the significant role their congregations have played not only within their own faiths, but in the culture of the city and nation.

Christmas is arguably the most festive time of year in Baltimore. Trust us... the yuletide cheer is contagious when Charm City is all decked out in twinkling lights and the month of December is jam-packed with endless merriment. From the renowned Christmas Village to the stunning Miracle on 34th Street light extravaganza, seasonal attractions and events make the holidays feel even more special. Plan your holiday getaway with a stay at Rachael's Dowry Bed and Breakfast, then bundle up and hit the city for some of the most iconic holiday fun anywhere.

Prohibition may have ended 90 years ago, but some of the Baltimore speakeasies of that era are alive and thriving today. In the 1920s, these illicit bars and nightclubs sold alcohol despite the 18th Amendment that banned it. Maryland was the only state that refused to enforce the unpopular ban on alcohol, making Baltimore prime for these underground establishments.

No doubt you're familiar with Edgar Allan Poe, the American writer and poet best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre. "Quoth the Raven, 'Nevermore.'" You may not know, however, that Poe lived and wrote for a number of years in Baltimore and died here under mysterious circumstances in October 1849 at the age of 40. That makes October, or rather Poe-tober, an appropriate occasion to celebrate his life, literary works and contribution to the arts.