In March 1634, the first English settlers arrived at St. Clement’s Island in St. Mary's County aboard the Ark and the Dove. Although the English laid claim to the land for a new…
Explore some chilling county history with these Conduit Street Fun Facts from the archives. Fun Fact: What Famous Actor Is Buried in an Unmarked Grave in Carroll County?Fun Fact: Which…
In 2021, U.S. Congress passed a law designating June 19 as a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources features a weekly fall foliage report every year starting in September. The department highlights the trees’ transition each week with reports from experts with Maryland state…
Apple orchards are located in most areas of Maryland with a concentration of orchards in Washington, Frederick, and adjoining counties. Baugher's Orchards and Farm in Westminster, MD Autumn is for…
The new Harriet Tubman sculpture "Beacon of Hope" was dedicated in Dorchester County this month. Image courtesy I Love Dorchester County Harriet Tubman was known as the Moses of her…
A TV series based on Laura Lippman’s novel “Lady in the Lake” is set to begin filming in Baltimore City next week. New York Times bestselling novelist Laura Lippman was…
William Henry Butler was the first Black elected official in Maryland, serving as Alderman on the Annapolis City Council from 1873 to 1875. Courtesy MD State Archives William Butler was…
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