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George Washington called the Maryland regiments of the Continental Army his “Old Line” – a term of admiration that became one of the state’s nicknames. Since then – through the War of 1812, Civil War, wars of the 20th century and beyond – Marylanders have served with distinction in conflicts that have shaped American history. Pay tribute this Veterans Day at parades in Brunswick (Frederick County) and LaPlata (Charles County) on Nov. 6; Leonardtown (St. Mary’s County), Nov. 11; and in Bel Air (Harford County), Nov. 10-11.
USCGC Taney, last surviving ship from Pearl Harbor, at Pier 5 in Baltimore |
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Bay traditions
Oysters, rockfish and waterfowl are signature elements of the Chesapeake Bay in November. Oysterfest, Nov. 5 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, offers all things oyster – plus live music, boat rides and fun contests. The following weekend, Nov. 11-13, Easton hosts the 41st annual Waterfowl Festival – a wildlife arts & sportsman’s expo. And, Nov. 19-20, more than 200 boats compete in the Maryland Saltwater Sportsfishermen’s Association’s Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic – the season’s largest rockfish tournament. |
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Holiday crafts
Find a hand-crafted gift for yourself or for holiday-giving at one of these seasonal shows:
- Howard County Crafts Spectacular, Nov. 4-6, fairgrounds, West Friendship
- Mistletoe Mart, Nov. 10-12, Westminster, Carroll County
- Maryland Christmas Show, Nov. 18-20 and 25-27, fairgrounds, Frederick
- The Potter’s Guild Holiday Show, Nov. 19-20, Meadow Mill, Baltimore
- Country Crafts Guild Fall Arts & Crafts Show, Nov. 25-26, Rock Hall, Kent County
- Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, Nov. 25-26, Annapolis
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Train exhibits
Indulge your nostalgia for model trains and the real thing at these exhibitions:
- Holiday Festival of Trains, Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore
- Winter Holiday Model Train Show, Nov. 26-27, Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, Howard County
- Holiday Train Garden, Nov. 26 - Dec. 31, Fire Museum of Maryland, Lutherville, Baltimore County
- Trainspotting Day, Nov. 27, Bowie Railroad Station Museum, Prince George’s County
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Civil War stories
In 1861, Maryland was a divided state in a divided nation. Discover the impact of the war at these events:
- Black Military Experience, Nov. 5, Mount Clare Stable, Baltimore
- Picketing the Potomac, Fort Frederick in the Civil War, Nov. 5-6, Big Pool, Washington County
- Civil War in Your Attic: Preserving the Legacy of Maryland and the Civil War, Nov. 12, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury, Wicomico County
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