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Top 8 places in Maryland for History
byShiry
Live update: Updated February 15, 2022Copy link
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
ShiryFounded in 1844, the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) is the state’s premier institution for both Maryland and American history through our acclaimed museum, research library, press, and public programs.
2. Baltimore Museum of Industry
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) celebrates Maryland’s industrial legacy and shows how innovation fuels ongoing progress. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections, the BMI engages visitors in the stories of the people who built Baltimore and those who shape the region’s future.
3. Captain Avery Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryCaptain Avery Museum welcomes visitors to its historic waterfront property to learn about the heritage of the Chesapeake Bay through the story of a 19th century waterman, 20th century recreation, and the future of this precious resource for a healthy environment. Come to enjoy the variety of programs and events designed for people of all ages or plan one of your own here at Captain Avery Museum in historic Shady Side, Maryland!
4. Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryLocated on the banks of the historic Susquehanna Flats, the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay decoys ever assembled. The museum was established in 1986 as a private, non-profit institution existing to preserve the historical and cultural legacy of waterfowling and decoy making on the Chesapeake Bay. Through tours, lectures, demonstrations, special events, and a series of exhibits that range from single display cases to room-sized waterfowling displays, the Decoy Museum strives to communicate the heritage of Upper Bay decoy making to a national audience.
5. Historic London Town and Gardens
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryDiscover a “lost” colonial town and explore a garden sanctuary on the banks of the South River in Maryland.
6. Historic St. Mary’s City Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryRecommended this place!
7. Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Lewis Museum, the largest African American museum in Maryland, has been the authentic voice of Maryland African American history and culture since it opened in 2005. We tell our story through our permanent collection, special exhibitions, educational programs and public events.
8. St. Clement’s Island Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryMaryland begins HERE! The St. Mary’s County Museum Division includes three sites that let you explore and experience the heritage, beauty, and rich history of the county where Maryland began. Be inspired by moving stories, entertained by lively festivals and special events, or just reconnect with nature on some of the regions’ most beautiful shoreline. Explore the site where the English colonists first set foot on these shores in 1634 at the St. Clement’s Island Museum. Enjoy the museum’s colorful exhibits then take a water taxi ride to nearby St. Clement’s Island State Park.
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