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Some top picks for out-of-town activities Date published: 9/11/2008 By Peggy Carlson A trip to Fort McHenry in Baltimore for Defenders Day activities will net a star-spangled weekend, Friday through Sunday. It features a three-day military encampment and extravaganza with War of 1812 re-enactors, parades, military bands, fireworks, a symbolic ship-to-shore bombardment, children's programs, historic boats, lectures, fife and drum concert, a "privateers auction" of captured goods, musket firing, tactical demonstrations and much more. Flag change programs are held twice daily at the fort all year, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:20 p.m., weather permitting. For complete details and schedule visit nps.gov/fomc or call 410/962-4290. Fort McHenry is located at 2400 E. Fort Ave. For a diversion later in the week, you might visit the Alexandria Black History Museum and explore the legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, entrepreneurial businesswoman, born on a Louisiana plantation, the daughter of former slaves, and the first black woman to become a millionaire. On Sept. 17, a descendant and biographer of Madame Walker, A'Lelia Bundles, will present "The Madame C.J. Walker Story" will be presented Sept. 19-20 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. by the drama troupe from Sal St. George Productions. Following the play the actors will answer questions from the audience. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at alexblackhistory.org, or by calling 703/838-4356. The Alexandria Black History Museum is located at 902 Wythe St. in Alexandria. --Peggy CarlsonSome very important feathered friends will soon be moving into new digs at Maymont, when the Robert M. Freeman Bald Eagle Habitat and Raptor Valley opens on Saturday. Residents at the new center include bald eagles, as well as the red-tailed hawk, Cooper's hawk, barred owl, great horned owl, black vulture and American kestrel, housed in individual aviaries. Visitors may observe the birds from a board-walk that winds through the woods. The center also features an "Eagle Amphitheater" for school and public programs.
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