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The newspaper of The Johns Hopkins University July 25, 2005 | Vol. 34 No. 40
 
Retreat to Homewood And Amuse Yourself

By Abby Lattes
Historic Houses

"A retreat to Homewood during the fall and summer months will be rendered necessary to preserve the health of yr family and to occupy and amuse yourself."
— From Charles Carroll of Carrollton to Charles Carroll Jr., Jan. 30, 1801

Between the August heat and constant traffic on Charles Street, it's hard to imagine that in 1801, when Homewood House was built, it was designed to be a country retreat — a place where the Carroll family could escape the downtown discomforts of Baltimore's summer weather, crowds and above-ground sewers.

JHU faculty and staff are invited to Homewood House Museum from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, to relax, enjoy and learn about suburban life beyond Baltimore City in the early 1800s.

Bring lunch and join your colleagues in Homewood's cool wine cellar. The house's staff will provide cold beverages, cookies and tours of the museum.

For more information call 410-516-5589 or e-mail proffitt@jhu.edu.

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