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Hundreds of freedom seekers risked their lives to escape from slavery in Maryland. Full of courage and inspiration, more people successfully fled from bondage in Maryland than from any other state. Their heroic stories are plentiful and riveting and are told through the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom sites and through programs and tours that share freedom seekers’ struggles and triumphs. Here you can discover the real Underground Railroad and find out why Maryland[...]

Born on a farm on the banks of the Tuckahoe Creek... Frederick Douglass’s life would forever be interwoven with his home state of Maryland. That same beautiful place that he loved so deeply, was the place where he was stripped of liberty, ripped from his family, and bound by the literal chains of slavery. In Fells Point in Baltimore, Douglass cunningly watched other children read and taught himself to do the same, absorbing knowledge to[...]

A small town bakery & full service coffee shop on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We specialize in pastries including our outstanding Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns. We also make our delicious hot cocoa mix –year round! Try our Peppermint Mocha Hot Cocoa.

Outdoor enthusiasts and history lovers will find exciting options, including Underground Railroad of Harriet Tubman, waterways, nature preserves and small towns abound. Explore meandering rivers and creeks, woodlands trails, and small-town charms. Follow Harriet Tubman's footsteps. Bike the back roads. Visit a farm and enjoy Eastern Shore hospitality.

Three distinct regions characterize Maryland's topography. The first and major area, falling within the Atlantic Coastal Plain, is nearly bisected by the Chesapeake Bay, dividing Maryland into the Eastern Shore and the Western Shore. The Piedmont Plateau, west of the coastal lowlands, is broad, rolling upland with several deep gorges cut by rivers. Further west, from the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County to the West Virginia border, is the Appalachian Mountain region, containing the state's[...]

Best Buys Around Baltimore In Baltimore, venture to the shops in Hampden Village including a must see for antique lovers, CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. This two-story gold mine showcases vintage artifacts from all over the world; you’re sure to covet ornate furnishings, ancient pottery, vintage fashions, and historic texts. Other popular stops RUST-N-SHINE in Highlandtown and Ryan’s Relics’ two locations on Belair Road. Find Your Treasures Near D.C. Just outside of Washington, D.C., another marvelous metropolitan antiquing[...]

Beach Break at the Eastern Shore If you’re not going to let summer slip into fall without kicking and screaming, then you need to beeline to the beach communities. Since it’s about to be sweater weather, go ahead and indulge in the crab-filled delights and oysters that define the region at an authentic Maryland crab house—paired with a crisp local brew, of course. Be sure to dig your toes in the sand, stroll the iconic[...]

Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman—Underground Railroad conductor, abolitionist, Civil War spy and nurse, suffragist, and humanitarian. Born into slavery in early 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, Tubman rose above horrific childhood adversity to emerge with a will of steel. Owing her success to unique survival techniques honed in the forests, fields and marshes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Tubman transcended victimization to pursue lifelong dreams of freedom, equality, and justice. Named Araminta, or “Minty,” by her parents[...]

Discover Maryland's Eastern Shore, just 47 miles from Washington, D.C. Experience the breathtaking views, award-winning restaurants, live entertainment, waterfront accommodations and dock bars. Explore the wetlands and woodlands by boat, bike or kayak.Visit for assistance with directions and information as we guide you to local destination points and the sights of the region. Enjoy the museum, gallery and the beautiful Ferry Point Park.