History in the eastern shore
Located just an hour and fifteen minutes from downtown Washington, DC, Maryland’s Eastern Shore is rich in history.
Maryland's Historic Eastern ShoreTravel back in time while enjoying the Chesapeake Bay’s beautiful waterways, extraordinary scenery and abundance of wildlife. Beginning with Holme Hill Farm, birthplace of Frederick Douglass, journey through 14 historic Talbot County sites significant in the life of this famous nineteenth century African American writer, orator, publisher, entrepreneur and ambassador for justice for his people. Learn how the harsh and bitter realities of childhood slavery shaped the future of one of America’s greatest political activists. Born into slavery on a Dorchester County plantation, Harriet Tubman became a heroic guide in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of routes and safe havens for southern slaves escaping to freedom. The Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center sets the stage for a 105-mile tour through key sites in Tubman’s remarkable life and in the creation of the Underground Railroad. Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals offers a unique selection of properties that are ideally located along the routes of these historic tours. |
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Historical Sites of Interest |
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| Chesapeake Bay Martime MuseumThe Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, located on 18 waterfront acres in the historic town of St. Michaels, tells the story of the Bay and the people who have shaped their lives around it. Mill Street next to the Crab Claw St. Michaels, MD 21663 410-745-2916 |
The Historical Society of Talbot County Museum The Historical Society of Talbot County Museum in downtown Easton features a campus of three late 1700 and early 1800 buildings and authentic Federal-style gardens, all portraying early colonial life on the Eastern Shore.
25 Washington Street |
The Oxford Museum features exhibits and displays explaining the history of this quaint and unique rural maritime community.
100 N. Morris Street |
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| Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman Museum
Learn about the life of Harriet Tubman and African-American heritage through exhibits, films and escorted or driving tours.
424 Race Street |
Brannock Maritime Museum
shares the history of the town of Cambridge maritime past with present and future generations.
106 Hayward Street |
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