Military history museum

Maryland Museum of Military History

The Maryland National Guard’s 2017 annual report records the installation of an interpretive mannequin depicting Baltimore Medal of Honor recipient Christian Fleetwood in the Civil War room. That report confirms a dated tribute, not a personal uniform, original medal, or guaranteed placement of the mannequin in 2026.

MOH-MUS-000125Evidence reviewed 2026-10-11Open to the public

Fifth Regiment Armory building in Baltimore where the Maryland Museum of Military History operates.Photo: Deb Kiley; CC BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗ · Source ↗

Historical context

About this institution

The Maryland Museum of Military History operates inside the historic Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, with exhibits and archival holdings about Maryland military units and the state National Guard. A military historical research center, archival library and changing display rooms provide context for military service across conflicts; access is affected by the armory’s security and renovation schedules.

Why it matters to Medal of Honor research

Research the documented Medal of Honor connection through the institution source and the named recipient index. Distinguish physical custody, historical interpretation, and visitor access rather than assuming that all related medals or objects are currently displayed.

Collection guide

What to look for

The following highlights summarize the strongest verified reasons to include this institution in the archive. They are a planning guide, not a promise that every object is on view at all times.

Maryland National Guard and 29th Division archives

2017 Christian Fleetwood interpretive mannequin

Fifth Regiment Armory military heritage

Military Historical Research Center

Verified connections

Medal of Honor relationships

1 total

Historical interpretive figure

Christian A Fleetwood

The Maryland National Guard 2017 annual report recorded a new interpretive mannequin representing Baltimore Medal of Honor recipient Christian A. Fleetwood in the Maryland museum Civil War room. This is a dated exhibit figure and must not be represented as his surviving original uniform.

Record: Civil War gallery Christian Fleetwood mannequin (documented 2017)

Verified 2026-10-11 · Historical

Evidence sources and scope

Maryland National Guard 2017 Annual Report: Christian Fleetwood figure ↗Maryland National Guard

Evidence supports the specific stated connection; current public display of an original medal is not inferred.

Collection focus

Historical specialties

Maryland militiaAfrican American Civil War valorNational Guard history

Service connections

U.S. Army

Visitor planning

Coordinate a visit in advance to the Fifth Regiment Armory and ask which rooms are accessible. Historical and archival consultation requires advance notice. The Fleetwood figure is verified as a 2017 exhibit element, not a confirmed present-day display.

Fifth Regiment Armory, 29th Division Street
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
United States

Open location in OpenStreetMap ↗Official website ↗Current visitor information ↗Collection or exhibit information ↗

Call ahead to confirm museum admission and armory access, and schedule archive use.
A 2017 report does not guarantee the Fleetwood mannequin remains on view in 2026.
Photo shows the containing armory, not a museum gallery interior.

Admission prices, opening schedules, installation rules, and object availability are left to the institution because they can change.

Access status

Open to the public

Map point: 39.3033, -76.6219 · Verified Commons Site Geotag Approximate

Institution sources

Maryland National Guard 2017 Annual Report: Christian Fleetwood figure ↗Maryland National Guard · Priority 1
Maryland Museum of Military History: visits, research, and museum contacts ↗Maryland Military Department · Priority 1

Archive standard

“Original Medal of Honor” relationships require direct source evidence. A location record is not described as a current public display unless the institution confirms display status.