Welcome to MARYLAND!

Capital City: Annapolis

With so much history in this tiny state, you’re sure to learn some amazing things you didn’t know before!

maryland map — © Viktorcvetkovic from Getty Images via Canva.com

childrens books 21 — Click here for our Maryland bookshelf

Long May She Wave – The True Story of Carole Pickersgill and Her Star-Spangled Creation

by Kristen Fulton; Illustrated by Holly Berry (ages 4-8) (making of the flag that waved over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD)

World Classroom: Maryland

There’s so much history to soak in on the east coast. With this impressive list of national parks and historic sites, you’re certain to find something for all interests in Maryland and the DC area. ENJOY!

National Historical Parks & Sites

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park – (MD, DC & WV) Sharpsburg, MD

Visit Chesapeake & Ohio Canal NPS.gov

Paw Paw Tunnel

Clara Barton National Historic Site – Glen Echo, MD

Visit Clara Barton Ntln Site NPS.gov

MD Clara Barton Nat Hist Site - Clara Barton House - NPS — NPS

Fort McHenry National Monument & Historical Site – Baltimore, MD

Visit Fort McHenry NPS.gov

MD Fort McHenry Nat Mon and Hist Shrine - Cannons and Flag - NPS — NPS

MD Fort McHenry Nat Mon and Hist Shrine - Soldiers with Drums - NPS — NPS

Hampton National Historic Site – Towson, MD

Visit Hampton NPS.gov

MD Hampton Nat Hist Site - Master Bedroom - NPS — NPS

MD Hampton Nat Hist Site - Great Hall - NPS — NPS

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park – Cambridge, MD

Visit Harriet Tubman Underground RR NPS.gov

visitors center exhibits

Harriet Tubman Mural

Thomas Stone National Historic Site – Port Tobacco, MD

Visit Thomas Stone Ntln Historic Site NPS.gov

the Thomas Stone house

inside view of the east room

National Battlefields

Antietam National Battlefield – Sharpsburg, MD

Visit Antietam Battlefield NPS.gov

MD Antietam Nat Battlefield - Dunker Church and Cannons - NPS — NPS

historic Dunker Church

Monocacy National Battlefield – Frederick, MD

Visit Monocacy Battlefield NPS.gov

a view from Best Farm

the New Jersey Monument

Parks, Seashores and National Scenic Trails

Assateague Island National Seashore – (MD & VA) Berlin, MD

Visit Assateague Island NPS.gov

This national seashore has a beautiful beach rich in wildlife including horses! It’s a great way to enjoy the eastern coastline. Come camp, light a beach fire and roast marshmallows . . . ride a horse or bike along the beach.