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With thousands of miles of shoreline along our Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic coastal bays, mighty rivers and western lakes, Maryland has hundreds of hotspots for watching birds on the water. Just like the birdbath in your backyard, Maryland waters are magnets for birds of all varieties. During the fall and spring, millions of birds pass through Maryland during their epic migrations to rest and feed along our shorelines. Winter is a magical time on Maryland waters[...]

An archival repository and research center that provides access to materials that document the history and culture of Southern Maryland, including collections dating from the 18th century to the present.

Southern Maryland’s rolling hills, gentle water-laced peninsulas and sweeping vistas are the setting for this tour through the history of slavery and freedom in Maryland. Uplifted through faith and supported by the love of family, enslaved Marylanders persevered, and some found their freedom. Working on massive tobacco plantations, farms and waterways, many enslaved men, women and children faced harsh treatment. Unique opportunities allowed some to escape oppression by joining military forces: fleeing to the British[...]

Preserves, interprets, and presents significant artifacts and artwork relating to the history of the Maryland’s soldiers and airmen, and of the people, places, and events.

42,000 square-foot Maryland House features food and convenience store along with fueling station. LEED Silver certified.

Center features changing exhibits about Maryland diverse women’s historical and community contributions-past and present-in a wide range of areas. It also houses Maryland’s Women’s Hall of Fame. Part of Maryland's 2020 Year of the Woman.

We’re going to let you in on a little secret, when it gets hot, we Marylanders know how to stay cool. Sure, you can jump in the Bay or dive into the ocean, but sometimes it’s better to beat the heat with an only-in-Maryland summer treat. Sweet, Syrupy Snowballs For more than a century, we’ve been keeping cool with the iconic snowball. Snowballs started out as a Baltimore tradition in the 1800s, and during the[...]

Serving the community with exhibits of African art, youth and family activities, tours to Africa, Jazz, in-museum and outreach educational programs. Part of Maryland's 2020 Year of the Woman.