©KEN COLE C&O Canal – Potomac . Four Rivers: Annapolis – Maryland’s capital city and home of the U.S. Naval Academy – serves as a great base of operations for exploring pastoral landscapes, waterfront villages and historic sites nearby. fourriversheritage.org Heart of Chesapeake Country: A rich Native American, Colonial, Underground Railroad and maritime heritage mingles with the natural beauty of pristine Eastern Shore waterways. tourchesapeakecountry.com Heart of the Civil War: Time is stopped in the 1860s at destinations such as Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg and museums, historic sites and battlefields around Frederick. heartofthecivilwar.org Lower Eastern Shore: Parks, water trails, museums and discovery centers dot a warm and inviting area between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. lowershoreheritage.org Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway: Straddling the Susquehanna River, the Greenway incorporates the Conowingo Dam Fishing Park as well as the towns of Havre de Grace, Perryville and Port Deposit. hitourtrails.com Maryland Mountain Gateway to the West: Travel the Historic National Road, get a taste of Appalachian culture and explore the great outdoors. garrettheritage.com Montgomery County: Nineteenth-and early-20th-century history can be discovered down rural roads inside a 93,000-acre agricultural reserve. heritagemontgomery.org Patapsco Valley: The Patapsco River Valley, with 19th-century mill towns in a scenic river gorge, served as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution in Maryland. Much of the valley is protected today as Maryland’s first state park. patapsco.org Southern Maryland: Let the present day slip away amid fossil-filled shores, ample fishing spots and the landing site for early English settlers. destinationsouthernmaryland.com Stories of the Chesapeake: Celebrate maritime traditions in small towns surrounded by the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay. storiesofthechesapeake.org Two heritage areas in Maryland have received Congressional recognition for their significance in the national arena. Visitors to the Baltimore National Heritage Area can experience history dating back to the Revolutionary War, with emphasis on the War of 1812 and African-American heritage, while the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area and Byway extends from the Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, Pa., to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Va. ★ MARYLAND & NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS Maryland Heritage Areas: National Heritage Areas: mht.maryland.gov/heritageareas.shtml nps.gov/history/heritageareas THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST’S 12 certified Heritage Areas each showcase distinct historical, cultural and natural qualities: Anacostia Trails: Attractions range from a century-old airport to an elegant performing-arts center. Horseback riding, nature viewing and fishing are favorite recreational pursuits. anacostiatrails.org Baltimore: Within a three-mile radius of the beautiful Inner Harbor area, Baltimore’s charm is on display at world-renowned cultural outlets, museums and markets. explorebaltimore.org Canal Place: The Cumberland area lures visitors with the romance of the rails and unbeatable hiking options along the C&O Canal. canalplace.org Star-Spangled Banner Travel Guide | 53
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