Historic building from mid- and late-18th-century and has been a farmhouse, an Inn and Tavern, a Stagecoach stop, and an important meeting place on the crossroads of American History.
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Follow the trail of British troops as they fought their way up the Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812, eventually clashing with American defenders in a battle immortalized by the "Star-Spangled Banner."
Major Methodist museum and archives located in 1887 Stanford White-designed church. American Methodist artifacts, research library, manuscript collection and Baltimore-Washington conference archives.
Drive the Roots & Tides Scenic Byway Join a colonial-era guide on a walking tour of Maryland’s state capital of Annapolis Take a 2-hour Schooner Woodwind cruise from Annapolis dock See the beautiful woodland and ornamental gardens at Historic London Town & Gardens Paddle the tidal marsh at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Explore 22 miles of hiking trails at the American Chestnut Land Trust Enjoy Chesapeake Bay views while lunching at the Rod n’ Reel[...]
Plan a few days in Baltimore to explore its rich stories of bravery, culture and resilience. Dive into this three-day itinerary, which takes you from historic landmarks to celebrations of African American heritage. This journey is not just about sightseeing: It's an opportunity to connect with the city's profound legacy. Linger at spots that captivate you, and take moments to reflect and fully absorb the richness of Baltimore’s civil rights history and Black heritage. Tip[...]
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[...]
Depicts history of the Friendsville area and surrounding Youghiogheny River corridor, family genealogy, Native American archaeology and a collection of stories, photographs and artifacts. This is the National Headquarters for the Friend Family Association.
Beautifully restored 17th-century brick church. Graveyard holds remains of Anna Ella Carroll, "silent member of Abraham Lincoln's cabinet" and veterans of every American War.
As the birthplace of American Railroading, the B&O Railroad Museum tells not only the history of labor movements, pursuits of freedom, and technological advancement, but the story of America itself, as understood through the lens of the railroad.
The museum begins with rare Ice Age fauna discovered in deep mountain caves, covers the arrival and lifeways of the region’s Native American populations and includes a rich cast of legendary frontiersmen.