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Adkins Historic & Museum Complex Adkins Historic & Museum Complex
Mardela Springs, Maryland

Eight historic buildings, including a farmhouse, comprise the Adkins Museum Complex

Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery
Baltimore, Maryland

The Albin O.

Allegany Museum Allegany Museum
Cumberland, Maryland

This museum will serve Allegany County as an addition to the Canal Place Heritage Touri

American Heritage Archives American Heritage Archives
Gaithersburg, Maryland

The American Heritage Archives contain thousands of origina

Annapolis Maritime Museum Annapolis Maritime Museum
Annapolis, Maryland

Located in the old McNasby's Oys

Antietam National Battlefield Antietam National Battlefield
Sharpsburg, Maryland

It was at this battlefield that the Civil War saw its bloodiest single day battle.

B&O Railroad Museum B&O Railroad Museum
Baltimore, Maryland

This museum holds the oldest, most diverse American railroad collection in the world.

B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station
Ellicott City, Maryland

The oldest standing railroad station in the United States houses this museum in histori

Baltimore Museum Of Art Baltimore Museum Of Art
Baltimore, Maryland

This museum features an eclectic mix of artwork from different cultures, ranging from A

Baltimore Museum Of Industry Baltimore Museum Of Industry
Baltimore, Maryland

Founded in 1977 and located now in the historic Platt Oyster Cannery building, this mus

Banneker Douglass Museum Banneker Douglass Museum
Annapolis, Maryland

The Banneker-Douglass Museum is named for Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, and

Battle Acre Park Battle Acre Park
Dundalk, Maryland

The Battle of North Point occurred at this site on September 12, 1814.

Beall Dawson Historic House Museum Beall Dawson Historic House Museum
Rockville, Maryland

Though today Rockville, MD, is a bustling suburb of the nation's capital, it was but a

Belair Mansion Belair Mansion
Bowie, Maryland

This restored plantation home of Samuel Ogle now displays the history of its residents

Billingsley House Museum Billingsley House Museum
Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Although Major John Billingsley never lived on the property he acquired from Lord Balti

Bladensburg Waterfront Park Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Bladensburg, Maryland

This park sits on the site of the pivotal Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812,

Boonsborough Museum Of History Boonsborough Museum Of History
Boonsboro, Maryland

The Boonsborough Museum of History houses a varied collection of historical objects spa

Brunswick Railroad Museum Brunswick Railroad Museum
Brunswick, Maryland

The town in which this museum is located was known during the Civil War as Berlin, and

Bussard Farmstead At The Agricultural History Farm Park Bussard Farmstead At The Agricultural History Farm Park
Derwood, Maryland

Situated along Rock Creek in Derwood, Maryland, the Agricultural History Farm Park is a

C. Burr Artz Public Library C. Burr Artz Public Library
Frederick, Maryland

C. Burr Artz Library is a branch of the Frederick County Public Libraries.

Calvert County Historical Society Calvert County Historical Society
Prince Frederick, Maryland

The Calvert County Historical Society oversees the preservation of county history out o

Calvert Marine Museum Calvert Marine Museum
Solomons, Maryland

Established in 1970 and moved to its current location in 1975, the Calvert Marine Museu

Calvin B. Taylor House Museum Calvin B. Taylor House Museum
Berlin, Maryland

The Taylor House Museum, administered and restored by the Berlin Heritage Foundation, h

Captain Salem Avery Museum Captain Salem Avery Museum
Shady Side, Maryland

The heritage of the western shore area of the Chesapeake Bay is collected and preserved

Carroll Mansion And Phoenix Shot Tower Carroll Mansion And Phoenix Shot Tower
Baltimore, Maryland

Two sites operated by Carroll Museums, located in historic Jonestown, which was founded

Catoctin Mountain Park Catoctin Mountain Park
Thurmont, Maryland

President Franklin D.

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal National Historic Park Chesapeake And Ohio Canal National Historic Park
Hagerstown, Maryland

Originally, the C&O Canal was a lifeline for communities and businesses along the P

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
St. Michaels, Maryland

Founded in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has expanded from a two acre campus

Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Located in a train station that was in operation from 1900 until the Great Depression,

Chevy Chase Historical Society Chevy Chase Historical Society
Chevy Chase, Maryland

The history of Chevy Chase, which was founded in 1725, is collected and preserved by th

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