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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[...]

Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham Dishes don’t stick around virtually unchanged for three centuries unless they are something truly special, and this Southern Maryland favorite certainly fits the bill. From the founders of the Maryland colony to the tables of today, Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham remains the hallmark of an unforgettable holiday feast. Total time: 6 Hours Serves: 18 Ingredients ☐ One 20- to 22-pound corned ham, boned ☐ 10 pounds cabbage ☐ 1 1/2 pounds[...]

Exploring Two Capital Cities At the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., you’ll find exhibitions that explore the complex story of slavery and freedom. Visitors see how the actions of ordinary men and women demanded freedom and transformed the country. Elsewhere in Washington, D.C. you’ll find one end of the nearly 200-mile long C&O canal towpath. The path—which runs all the way to Cumberland, Maryland—was used by freedom seekers like[...]

Stop by any of our Maryland Welcome Centers, where friendly travel counselors offer information and inspirational ideas for your trip. Find free Maryland maps and brochures, find answers to questions about seasonal or annual events, and get suggested itineraries to help you enjoy your stay in Maryland. Visit any of our centers conveniently located on major interstates. For travel information Monday through Friday, please call 1-866-639-3526 and for 24/7 information explore this website. State-Operated Welcome[...]

Maryland White Potato Pie A soul-food favorite and a Chesapeake tradition dating back to colonial days, Maryland White Potato Pie is a bright and beautiful take on the simple potato with a healthy helping of sweetness and a ripping citrus zest. Total time: 75 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients ☐ 2 large potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed ☐ 2/3 cup unsalted butter ☐ 1 cup sugar ☐ ½ tsp baking powder ☐ ½ tsp salt ☐[...]

Maryland Beer Apps, Trails and Tours Download the Shore Craft Beer App, click here for Apple and here for Google Play versions. When you check into any of our locations either through the "Find Beer Near Me" or "Challenge" links you will automatically be entered to win a two-night stay in Ocean City, Maryland. Follow the hops! Uncover the malt! Be a seeker of suds as you travel along the HowardOnTap Craft Brew Trail! You’ll[...]

Western Maryland Western Maryland is a great place for outdoor adventures. You can climb Maryland's highest mountain, swim in numerous lakes, hike the Appalachian Trail, brave white-water rapids or enjoy all kinds of winter sports from skiing to ice fishing. The three counties of Western Maryland, where fall foliage arrives first and winter usually stays the longest, were Maryland's last frontier. One of the most important events in Western Maryland in the early 1800s was[...]