History in Maryland

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 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.

The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.

A relic of FDR's brief foray into utopian urban planning.

The antique hotel still has a jail in the basement, though the cockfighting ring is long gone.

Dogs, cats, horses, monkeys, frogs, and fish are laid to rest at the second-oldest pet cemetery in the U.S.