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Blue Crab: The Beautiful Swimmer Easily the icon most often associated with Maryland, the blue crab, whose scientific name Callinectes Sapidus means “savory beautiful swimmer,” is both a staple for locals and a symbol for the rest of the nation. From its most basic preparation to its most refined—using only the choicest jumbo lump meat for crab cakes—blue crab is prized for its delicate, moist texture and sweet flavor. In Maryland, crabs are seasoned and[...]

Southern Maryland Welcome to Southern Maryland! Truly a horse haven! Southern Maryland is a geographical, historical and historic region in Maryland composed of the state’s southernmost counties on the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The area includes Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St. Mary’s Counties and the southern portion of Prince George’s Counties. There are many things that we love about Southern Maryland. It is home to a number of wineries, draws[...]

We invite visitors to explore sites in Maryland that were vital in the struggle for equality during The Civil Rights Movement and to reflect on the many Marylanders who contributed to the successes of the movement, both locally and on a national level. Although this list contains many well-known leaders in the Civil Rights Movement, the majority of the people included were ordinary citizens of Maryland who stepped up to accomplish extraordinary things. This list[...]

March is Maryland Wine Month This March, oenophiles can celebrate during Maryland Wine Month at events and by visiting Maryland's 10 wine trails. Maryland Wine Trails Explore Maryland's Wine Trails, they are self-guided tours––and each winery offers a different experience. When you visit a Maryland winery you get to meet the winemakers and see how your favorite wine goes from grape to bottle. Spend a day (or a weekend!) in Maryland's wine country, or simply[...]

“Bartender, I’ll take a Maryland Whiskey” was once the call in bars and saloons across America. Everyone wanted Maryland Whiskey—rye whiskey. So how did this sweet, smooth whiskey become the darling of the country? During the Revolutionary War—on top of everything else, the British stopped importing rum—Americans needed a new spirit that matched their new America and American spirit. Rye whiskey was the answer—a spirit totally grown and produced in America. And Maryland rye whiskey[...]

Native Americans The first inhabitants of Maryland were Paleo-Indians who came more than 10,000 years ago from other parts of North America to hunt mammoth, great bison and caribou. By 1,000 B.C., Maryland had more than 8,000 Native Americans in about 40 different tribes. Most of them spoke Algonquian languages. They grew corn, peas, squash and tobacco. They also hunted, fished and traded with tribes as far away as New York and Ohio. We do[...]

Central Maryland and the Upper Chesapeake Bay sat on the edge of freedom. Situated at the Mason and Dixon Line - the invisible divide between slaveholding and free states - the enslaved people were just miles away from a new life. Numerous freedom seekers made their way through this region to cross that line into free land, where the self-determined found new opportunities. Undercover in the dark of night, hidden in plain sight during the[...]

Home to the highest point in any Maryland state forest - Backbone Mountain (3,220 feet). Potomac River headwaters burst from this rugged forest known for its abundant wildlife and excellent trout fishing.

One of Maryland’s largest state parks, which is comprised of more than 18,000 acres.