MARYLAND HISTORIC DISTRICTS mahdc.org VISITORS TO MARYLAND MUST KNOW how fortunate they are that so many well-preserved heritage sites remain vital attractions throughout the state. Significant landmarks still exist with ties to Colonial times, the Revolutionary War era and yes, the War of 1812. This is thanks in part to a host of historic preservation commissions found everywhere from Frostburg to Snow Hill. + Historic St. Mary’s City – St. Mary’s City . ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS msac.org TWENTY-TWO ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Districts are certified by the Maryland State Arts Council as hubs of culture and creativity. In these areas, exceptional theater, art, music, dining and shopping options provide entertainment. Time-honored traditions have grown up around the Appalachian Mountains, where visitors can interact with local crafters, purchase produce at seasonal farmers’ markets and enjoy bluegrass and blues music festivals. Meanwhile, historic Downtown Frederick delivers performing arts ranging from Shakespeare to improv. Wheaton, Bethesda and Silver Spring, renowned for their beautiful gardens, lively theater and dynamic nightlife, are a trio of A&E Districts in Maryland’s Capital Region (so named for its proximity to Washington, D.C.). Leonardtown is among the newest A&E Districts, having earned its designation in September 2013, and it is the first in Southern Maryland. Maryland’s capital city of Annapolis mingles music, dance, food and visual arts, while Baltimore City is big enough for three A&E Districts that feature intimate theaters, galleries and an urban landscape enhanced by murals and sculptures. The waterfront town of Havre de Grace has antiques shops and arts festivals, and along the Eastern Shore are charming A&E Districts that include Berlin, Cambridge, Denton, Elkton, Salisbury and Snow Hill. Collectively, they offer everything from fiddling to fine crafts and wine to woodcarving. + HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Above: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company – Ellicott City . Right: Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Home and Museum – Waldorf . MARYLAND CIVIL WAR TRAILS civilwartrails.org FIVE CIVIL WAR DRIVING TOURS TAKE TRAVELERS BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELDS of Antietam, South Mountain and Monocacy to trace troop movements during the Antietam and Gettysburg campaigns, the Baltimore Pratt Street Riot and the Attack on Washington. Another trail follows John Wilkes Booth’s escape route after the assassination of President Lincoln. + Star-Spangled Banner Travel Guide | 55 CHARLES COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
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