On the western shore of the Chesapeake, the rhythm of the tides, call of the gulls, and the hum of the engines from watermen’s boats create a symphony of sounds amid the miles of shoreline and open water. Nestled between the Potomac and Patuxent rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, the rolling hills of these Southern Maryland peninsulas are an easy peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby metropolitan areas. You’ll find plenty of[...]
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Travel along tree-lined backroads and through the rolling farmland of Southern Maryland—the cradle of American religious liberty—where historic churches stand as powerful reminders of the nation's earliest quest for freedom of worship. Along the way, take in the charm of red-brick colonial homes and historic estates, punctuated by the backdrop of the Potomac River. To board a tiny ship and set sail across the broad unknown of the Atlantic, Maryland’s first English colonists must surely[...]
What’s New, What’s Next & What May Come in Maryland 2026 & Beyond MARCH 2026 | Subject to Change SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARIES/ EVENTS 2026 Maryland Fleet Week & Air Show Baltimore / America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration – Celebrating the sesquicentennial of the founding of the U.S., which will occur July 4, 2026. Baltimore will be celebrating with Tall Ships, Military Fleet, Air Show & Fireworks in the harbor, June 25-July 1, 2026. The Maryland event will[...]