Questions & Answers for video topics What makes Maryland unique? When I think of Maryland, I think about what I appreciate most about our great state. Its diversity in geographical uniqueness makes it a sportsman’s paradise. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and its grandness provide not only views that can only be appreciated in person but it has also provided the watermen of our great state a history of bountiful harvests that has been passed down generation[...]
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A Dangerous Journey Escaping bondage and running to freedom was a dangerous and potentially life-threatening decision. Making the choice to leave loved ones, even children behind was heart-wrenching. Surviving exposure without proper clothing, finding food and shelter, and navigating into unknown territory while eluding slave catchers all made the journey perilous. At Maryland’s Network to Freedom sites and programs, you can discover personal stories about the ways enslaved people struggled for freedom and how others[...]
BALTIMORE, MD (May 8, 2023)– Governor Wes Moore today proclaimed May 7-13, 2023 Maryland Travel & Tourism Week, in tandem with the U.S. Travel Association’s 40th Annual National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW). Maryland Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson presented the proclamation during an event with tourism industry leaders in Annapolis which included announcements of additional events for the weeklong celebration. “Maryland is a world-class travel destination,” said Gov. Moore. “I am proud to highlight this[...]
Maryland's Scenic Byways Follow Maryland's 18 scenic byways to embrace diverse landscapes filled with beauty, history and culture. Carefully mapped themed driving routes take you through mountain passes once traveled by American pioneers onboard Conestoga wagons; incorporate vibrant neighborhoods bordering Washington D.C.; wind along country roads in Southern Maryland; introduce you to Maryland’s epic horse heritage, with Baltimore’s Preakness Stakes being one of our “crown jewels”; and urge you to discover quintessential Chesapeake Bay towns[...]