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Oldest American state house in continuous legislative use. U.S. Capitol from November 26, 1783 to August 13, 1784. Historic legislative chambers include an exhibit about General George Washington resigning his commission, and statues of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. On Maryland's Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site.

Frederick (Capital Region) Whether you’re more likely to spend your weekend on a hiking trail or a wine trail, Frederick is a perfect home base. Book a few nights at 10 Clarke, a Victorian-yet-modern B&B that puts you in walking distance to 50 blocks of shops and restaurants in downtown. Foodies will be in heaven at Dutch’s Daughter. Sip your way along the Frederick Wine Trail that connects eight Maryland wineries while weaving through Civil[...]

State Flag: Black and gold quarters (the arms of Lord Baltimore’s family, the Calverts) along with red and white quarters (the arms of his mother’s family, the Crosslands) State Song: “Maryland, My Maryland,” written by teacher James Ryder Randall after a Civil War riot in Baltimore State Gem: Patuxent River Stone. The Patuxent River Stone is actually an agate, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz. Found only in Maryland, the Patuxent River Stone's colors of red[...]

Maryland State FlagState Flag: Black and gold quarters (the arms of Lord Baltimore’s family, the Calverts) along with red and white quarters (the arms of his mother’s family, the Crosslands) State Dessert: Smith Island Cake, made by the ladies of Smith Island for years, has achieved national recognition. With impossibly thin layers of cake and icing stacked high, Smith Island cakes are a unique treat State Dog: Chesapeake Bay Retriever, a hunting breed with webbed[...]

A bronze forensic statue of Frederick Douglass who was born enslaved in Maryland, liberated himself, and became a national leader in the effort to abolish slavery in America. The statue is located in the Maryland State House room in which the 1864 Constitutional Convention was held. The Constitution of 1864 was significant because it contained a Declaration of Rights that, in its first article, abolished slavery in Maryland.

SAIL250® MARYLAND & AIRSHOW BALTIMORE In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, SAIL250® Maryland and Airshow Baltimore, a gathering of international tall ships, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships, and local education and sea service vessels is scheduled to take place June 24 – July 1, 2026. This major event is part of a coordinated, five-city, national, semiquincentennial celebration which includes the ports of New Orleans, Norfolk[...]

Maryland’s permanent records depository includes a free search room for family history and legal research. The archives includes vital records, religious records, newspapers, maps, photographs and more. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site.

Premier event facility features versatile venues to fit show, expo, reunion, sporting and other needs.