History in Maryland

The Perry Hall Mansion is noteworthy for its role in the founding of American Methodism and its continued representation of Perry Hall's historical and cultural identity.

Once an exclusive hunting club for U.S. presidents, now a wildlife conservation area.

One of America's oldest continuously operating hotels offers a blend of rich history and historic architecture in the heart of Annapolis.

At the birthplace of American railroading, a world-class collection of historic trains.

Essential to the history of early American religious freedom and home to the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence.

This is the cabin from which John Brown and his men launched their fateful war to end slavery on October 16, 1859.

A ghostly cabin attempts to reverse the erasure of enslaved people through poetry.

A small ballpark on Maryland's eastern shore pays homage to its favorite son, the most fearsome home run hitter of the dead ball era.

This Annapolis home was built by one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

This suburban park recalls the history of a famous tavern. Despite the name, it's no ordinary place!

Built in 1815, the stabilized ruins of the grist mill and sawmill are now gated, but interpretive displays on the features and functions of the mill preserve its history.

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.

This lovely tree was a thank you gift from the man known as "Public Enemy No.1."

Wedged between two sets of row houses is an awkwardly located family graveyard.

A remote horde of architectural treasures fit for Indiana Jones.

The elevator hidden in a smokestack on Roosevelt's yacht now serves as a monument to the former president.