Memorial Stadium

The citizens of the State of Maryland dedicated Memorial Stadium to all veterans who fought and served in the nation's wars, with eternal gratitude to those who made the supreme sacrifice to preserve equality and freedom throughout the world. An urn there contains earth from the hallowed ground of United States military cemeteries throughout the world. Built on 33rd Street in Baltimore, Memorial Stadium became the official home of the National Football League's Baltimore Colts in 1953 and the American League's Baltimore Orioles in 1954. The site of many dramatic victories on the field, it was dedicated to the veterans of the World Wars. After the Orioles left in 1992 and the Baltimore Ravens in 1997, Camden Yards became home to both teams and the location of a new memorial honoring veterans who served in all American military conflicts. The original letters of the words "Time will not dim the glory of their deeds" and the urn containing earth from U.S. military cemeteries throughout the world were incorporated into the new memorial at Camden Yards.

Baltimore, Maryland · United States