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After shooting President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, John Wilkes Booth fled into Southern Maryland and towards Virginia. His leg broken in a fall at the theater, Booth met up with accomplice David Herold before stopping at the Surratt House and Tavern for supplies and guns stashed there earlier. Booth and Herold then stopped at the farmhouse of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who splinted the assassin's leg. They managed to cross the Potomac River into[...]

Hear about the life of Josiah Henson, who risked all for freedom and whose autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe to develop the title character in her novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Find out about the young Ann Maria Weems, who escaped slavery in Rockville by dressing as a coachman. Learn about two sisters from a prominent Rockville family who exemplify the differences between slave holders. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site.

From hometown teams to national sporting events, the Maryland sports scene is packed with options for spectators. Enjoy pro and big-time college football, Major and Minor League baseball, horse racing, motocross, hoops, Lacrosse—the official team sport of Maryland, and even roller derby! NFL Football in Maryland For football fans, there are two places to catch an NFL game: M&T Bank Stadium hosts the Baltimore Ravens and their legions of purple-clad fans, while Washington, D.C. fans[...]

Day 1 Begin with a visit to Hancock; built astride the Old National Pike, it was one of the principal stopping‐off places for stagecoaches and Conestoga wagons headed west. Get a glimpse of history at the C&O Canal Visitors Center, operated by the National Park Service. Railroad history buffs will enjoy this site for the history of the Western Maryland Railroad. After, visit the Blue Goose Fruit Market & Bakery for fresh local produce and[...]

With thousands of miles of shoreline along our Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic coastal bays, mighty rivers and western lakes, Maryland has hundreds of hotspots for watching birds on the water. Just like the birdbath in your backyard, Maryland waters are magnets for birds of all varieties. During the fall and spring, millions of birds pass through Maryland during their epic migrations to rest and feed along our shorelines. Winter is a magical time on Maryland waters[...]

Navy ships will be docked and available for tours October 4-8 Take a special tour of the vessels (through Monday Oct. 8 from 1:00 – 6:00 PM) and experience the life of a modern sailor! U.S., Canadian, and British Navy vessels along with U.S. Coast Guard and others are docked around the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Tide Point, and North Locust Point. View the locations of where each vessel is anchored throughout Baltimore. Note: The[...]

Day 1 Arrive for a guided tour of Baltimore to explore the city’s illustrious past while driving through colorful and diverse neighborhoods. Then, it’s off to the Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum. You’ll see antique toy train layouts and treasured holiday memorabilia; enjoy train rides with Santa and Frosty; and listen to archival recordings from the B&O's Glee Club. After lunch, visit the Inner Harbor where the Inner Harbor Plaza is[...]

Dive in at the National Aquarium At this aquatic jewel on the Inner Harbor, you’ll learn about the finned, clawed and tentacled creatures living in our deepest oceans and regional waterways. Accessible features include wide walkways, elevators, a soothing quiet room and loaner wheelchairs. You’ll also find Braille signage, closed captioning and sound and light warnings, along with KultureCity sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys. LEARN MORE Explore the Calvert Marine Museum You’ll[...]