Download the PDF here Following in His Footsteps – Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour Discover the real Frederick Douglass in the places that shaped him into the abolitionist, activist, thought leader, writer, orator and great thinker he became. The tour begins with his deep roots while enslaved on the Eastern Shore and continues with his education, empowerment and the taste of freedom he discovered in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood. The tour includes his return as[...]
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At the Crossroads of Conflict In the spring of 1861, as the Civil War broke out and divided the nation, Maryland braced itself for battle. Living near the Potomac River, the conflict’s pivotal border between North and South, Maryland’s citizens would witness the brutality of the war firsthand. The long clash engulfed homes, towns and livelihoods, leaving its mark here and in the area’s many battlefields. Local citizens, though divided by conviction, were united by[...]
This map of Maryland and surrounding states shows the area of the Chesapeake Bay and its shorelines dotted with historic waterfront towns. Come visit and explore Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States and a place of serene beauty. Breathe in her slightly salty air; taste the flavors of her fresh seafood bounty and the farms that line her shores; enjoy her waterfront towns; talk to the locals, some of whom have[...]
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