CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM Located on Solomons Island, the Calvert Marine Museum is a true treasure. A range of colorful and interactive exhibits including a massive megalodon shark skeleton teach visitors about all things Chesapeake Bay. Be sure to check in with the museum’s playful river otters — they are SO cute! MARYLAND CENTER FOR HISTORY AND CULTURE Since opening in 1844, visitors of all stars and stripes have come here to connect with national history through a distinctly Maryland lens. Rotat-ing exhibits showcase the museum’s massive collection and tell the many stories of Maryland’s past and present. FORT MCHENRY Step back in time at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and marvel at the mighty ramparts that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Freshen up on your American history and interact with the park’s living historians and interpreters as you explore the incredible grounds. VISIT MARYLAND / 23