Chaplin, was involved in the failed escape of 77 people from Washington, D.C. was captured on August 8, 1850 during a shoot out with slave catchers on Georgia Avenue. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site.
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The farm, now part of Monocacy National Battlefield, was once part of a 748-acre plantation known as L'Hermitage. Established by the Vincendieres, a family of French planters from the Caribbean, 50 to 90 enslaved African-Americans worked this plantation in the 18th and 19th centuries. At least two of those slaves fled for freedom. The Best family began farming the property in the 1830s.A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site.
Family owned bakery in Canton featuring pies for breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course dessert! Over 75 flavors.
A fresh seafood market. On the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail.
Spend your week fishing or crabbing off the private 120-ft. dock, or swimming and sunbathing. There is also a small beach on the property.
Great place to relax after a full day on the bay.
Bring your own boat and launch from a boat ramp within walking distance. Rentals are available or charter with one of the local captains.
Light tackle and fly fishing trips offered. Techniques taught by professional guides.
Shelter Cove Yacht Basin is located on 17 acres and offers 150 wet slips, 28 of which are covered, 9 are reserved for transients. The marina can accommodate boats with a max LOA of 50 feet, with a max beam of 12 feet.
Family-owned stores buy and sell used records, CDs, video games, movies and more.