At the crossroads of conflict, the long war engulfed homes and livelihoods, leaving its mark throughout the region's cities and towns. Local citizens, though divided by conviction, were united by compassion. Discover these stories and more, while exploring local art, culture, dining, and shopping in Maryland's Civil War cities and towns. Baltimore Barnesville Boonsboro Brookeville Brunswick Buckeystown Clear Spring Cumberland Emmitsburg Frederick Funkstown Hagerstown Hancock Manchester Middletown Mount Airy New Market Oakland Poolesville Rockville Sharpsburg[...]
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Western Maryland Western Maryland is a great place for outdoor adventures. You can climb Maryland's highest mountain, swim in numerous lakes, hike the Appalachian Trail, brave white-water rapids or enjoy all kinds of winter sports from skiing to ice fishing. The three counties of Western Maryland, where fall foliage arrives first and winter usually stays the longest, were Maryland's last frontier. One of the most important events in Western Maryland in the early 1800s was[...]
When you buy from local farms you get the freshest products and you're supporting independent family farms which helps strengthen the local economy. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, the Ice Cream Lovers' Guide to Maryland will lead you to the Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail featuring cow-to-cone creameries with their own dairies and other sweet places to enjoy summer's favorite, ice cream. Click on the county below to find a Farmers Market near you[...]