This marker, which commemorates Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr., is on the iron fencing that surrounds a fountain in Patterson Park. Watkins was a civil rights activist, pioneering heart surgeon, and a friend of Patterson Park.
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Drive the Religious Freedom Scenic Byway Stroll the grounds of Haberdeventure, home of Declaration of Independence signer Thomas Stone, at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site Discover the reconstructed courthouse and exhibits at Port Tobacco, Maryland’s smallest “town” Take a guided kayak trip inside the ship graveyard at Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Take a side trip to Cobb Island to an authentic Maryland crab house Cruise on a water taxi to St. Clement’s[...]
The boat ramp is located in the C&O Canal National Historical Park 5 miles off U.S. 40 at the end of Little Orleans Road. There are 14 parking spaces, portable restrooms and a two-lane concrete ramp.
The Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority is a state agency managing the Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area and Canal Place Heritage Park. The Park is located at the terminus of the C&O Canal Towpath & The GAP trail.
Thrilling theme/water park featuring more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions. Events include - Fireworks -4th of July, Fright Fest mid Sept.-October & Holiday in the Park mid-Nov. –December.
Home of the Orioles Double-A Eastern League affiliate, and just 25 miles from Camden Yards as the Oriole Bird flies, Bowie is THE place to catch the hottest young Orioles stars before they hit the bigs. The lighthouse by the bullpen is a standout landmark in this homey park. Face painters, a bounce-house, carousel, and inexpensive general admission seats with ideal sightlines make this a great baseball getaway on a budget. And with the park’s[...]
Kings Landing Park 3255 Kings Landing Rd., Huntingtown, 15 Pokestops, 1 Gym Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell, MD 20629 17 Pokestops, 3 Gyms Calvert Marine Museum Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD Pokespots / at least four Gyms Battle Creek Nature Center Flag Ponds Nature Center 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby, MD Calvert Marine Museum - Anchors Away 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, PokeSpot Calvert[...]
Follow the Historic National Road Scenic Byway from Hagerstown to Grantsville Shop for old-time candy at Wilson’s Store Explore the unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War at Fort Frederick State Park Bike, hike or skate the Western Maryland Rail Trail, along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Pick up some apples at the Blue Goose Farm Market & Bakery Explore the rugged mountains or the 243-acre lake[...]
Journey back to the pivotal days of the War of 1812, also called “America’s Second War of Independence.” Visit charming Southern Maryland towns, the thriving and scenic Baltimore Harbor, and sites surrounding the nation’s capital that were critical in defending America’s fledgling independence. As fighting continued throughout the summer of 1814, Maryland’s brave defenders not only stood strong against British invaders up and down the Chesapeake Bay, but also inspired the poem that would become[...]