Fall is approaching, and with the season comes crisp air, cozy sweaters, and the hunt for the perfect pumpkin. Did you know that these Maryland counties boast some of the best pumpkin patches? See our list and fully embrace the season! Carroll County Baugher’s Orchard - visit their website  Pick your pumpkins on Saturdays and Sundays in October, as well as some weekends in September, from 9am-5pm. You can also pick your own apples, go…

The Baltimore is the oldest steam-powered tugboat in the United States and is currently docked in Baltimore, Maryland. While she is in search of a new permanent home, visitors can still view her at the Port of Baltimore. Built in 1906 by the Skinner Shipbuilding Company in Baltimore, the Baltimore is the oldest steam-powered tugboat still in existence in the United States. Originally designed as a harbor inspection vessel, she also served a wide range…

With over 250 years of tradition, not only is Maryland the first on the continent to make ice cream but one of their counties was the first to commercialize it. A milkman in Baltimore, Maryland helped to create the sweet treat that people have come to love for generations.  Maryland proudly holds the distinction of being the first place in North America to enjoy ice cream. In 1744, Governor Thomas Bladen served a strawberry-flavored version…

The Queenstown Colonial Courthouse in Queen Anne’s County served as the first seat of government in one of Maryland’s original counties. Rich in history, the courthouse still stands today, offering visitors a glimpse into the colonial past. European settlers began arriving in the area by the 1640s, many migrating from nearby Kent Island. In 1707, just a year after the founding of Queen Anne’s County, they officially established Queen Anne’s Town—later known as Queenstown—and constructed…

Located in Harford County, the Concord Point Lighthouse is the oldest publicly accessible lighthouse in Maryland and the second oldest in the state. Built in 1827 at the northernmost point of the Chesapeake Bay, it remains a beloved landmark symbolizing the region’s maritime heritage. Before lighthouses dotted the coast, waterways served as the primary transportation and communication routes in early American history. Recognizing their importance, Congress took responsibility for lighthouses in 1789, shifting oversight from…

As one of the nations oldest states and one of the first 13 original colonies, Maryland has a lot of state and national pride. This year's 4th of July celebrations are expected to be spectacular throughout the state. This year's celebrations not only offer fireworks, but festivals, rides, activities, live music and so much more. Check out some of the bigger 4th of July celebrations happening throughout the counties. Western Region Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration…