History & Culture in Maryland

The grounds of former plantations where abolitionist Harriet Tubman spent her youth enslaved are now a museum to her incredible life.

The last remains of one of the oldest and largest oak trees in the United States calls this state park home.

A museum dedicated to Latvian history in the heart of Maryland.

Evidence of a long-ago crush remains scratched into the glass at this historic Maryland House.

Once used by British troops to gather water prior to the Battle of Bladensburg.

One of only two sites in the United States containing the remains of Buddha.

The location where the famed author and abolitionist began his journey to freedom.

The first blast furnace in the United States that used coal and coke fuel instead of charcoal to make pig iron.

The final resting place of a physician rescued during the bombardment of Fort McHenry.

The longest-covered bridge in the state of Maryland.

A former pillar of the Black community in Ellicott City.

Concerned residents saved this historic house and garden from demolition.

An amazing example of Federal-period architecture, truly unique to this region of the state.

This small cemetery remains hidden behind a recreation center.

Once damaged by Hurricane Agnes, this bridge is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

A quick journey through the history of Annapolis.