First free school for Anne Arundel County mandated by colonial legislature in 1723. Additions c. 1800 and 1820. c. 1820-period furnishings, materials and artifacts.
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Climb the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac, see historic boats and maritime history in the museum, learn about the U1105 Historic Shipwreck Dive Preserve, stroll the beach, paddle about in your kayak & enjoy 6 acres of park, pier & more.
Access to Carr’s Beach is across the street from the Annapolis Maritime Museum - Park Campus at 7300 Edgewood Road, Annapolis. Park at the museum and look for the crosswalk at Edgewood and Bembe Beach Road. Cross the street and walk the path towards the gate. When at the gate, veer right to read the interpretive signs that lead you to the beach.
Located on Marylands Eastern shore on Kent Island. This winery offers a beautiful waterfront tasting room with expansive views of the Chester river. We have a laid back coastal vibe offering award winning wines. There's love in every bottle!
Located in historic Tudor Hall, we collect, research, and interpret the history of the people, places and events in St. Mary’s County, MD. Our Research Center and quarterly journal. The Chronicles of St. Mary's are available to the public and members.
This marker honors the experiences of citizens who experienced segregation in Baltimore’s parks. It details important local events to protest segregation and describes artist Joyce Scott’s installation at the park’s pool commemorating the struggle.
On August 28, 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, and segregation ended at Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, which once occupied this site, after 10 years of protests and demonstrations.
Carver was the first African-American junior college in Montgomery County, while Lincoln High School was the only high school. Carver High School and Junior College opened in 1951 and later merged with Montgomery Jr. College following desegregation.
The mural, featuring the community around Pine Street, highlights important figures in Cambridge’s rich African-American history, culture and heritage, including Gloria Richardson Dandrige, a leader in the Civil Rights movement.
The first of its kind in the nation, the memorial garden honors the late Coretta Scott King and features an eternal fountain, a biographical plaque entitled "Her Story," and a number of quotes. It is on the grounds of Sojourner Douglass College.