that welcomed and engaged contemporary visitors. With historical markers popping up across the state I began this adventure sure to find a vibrant history, and in some places like Annapolis, I did. In other locations, specifically areas within Southern Anne Arundel County the history was beginning to fade. I saw museums and historic sites in need of help, reducing hours of operation due to low visitor counts. Committed volunteers were aging out with few to no replacements in sight. I wanted to be a part of the resurgence of interest before we lose the unique stories. Special Thanks to South County Arts Lab for helping me make connections and get this project started.
historic artifacts and information. Churches Existing places of worship that have stood the test of time. The Outdoors Properties that give you an opportunity to enjoy nature. On the Road Historic Markers, & Historic Markers that are worth driving by but may not be open to the public. 4 14 16 18
response to the Maryland Free School Act of 1723, visitors to this site step back into a one room schoolhouse. Along with the antique furniture, the site has a collection of documents and artifacts from the location’s history. 1298 Lavall Dr. Davidsonville, MD 21035 (410) 268-8656 www.aarspa.org/public_html/Annearrundell%20 County%20Free%20School%20Museum.html Open by appointment only. Anne Arundel County Free School With documents dating back to 1672 this property has seen considerable change over the years and the house has collect many of the artifact along the way. Originally 200 acres, this former tobacco plantation is now surrounded by the high school and visitors can enjoy walking around the 5-acre property that contains a pond and family cemetery. 2295 Davidsonville Rd. Gambrills, MD 21054 (410) 222-7317 www.historiclinthicumwalks.org/ Open by appointment only. Linthicum Walks Historical buildings containing artifacts, images, and documents.
build when founder, Henry Hartge moved to Galesville and began building boats in 1832 and now contains artifacts from the property as well as the surrounding area. Hartge Yacht Yard Nautical Museum 4882 Church Ln Galesville, MD 20765 Office: (410) 867-2188 www.hartgeyard.com/new-page-1 Hours: Open by appointment only. Designed by Frederick Douglas and overlooking the bay. Build by his youngest son, Charles who is recognized with establishing a safe resort community for African Americans. The Property has numerous Douglas family furniture and relics. Twin Oaks: Frederick Douglas Summer Home 3200 Wayman Ave. Highland Beach www.fdmcc.org/ Currently Closed for Rennovation.
MD 21037 (410) 222-1919 https://www.historiclondontown.org/ Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10am- 4pm Historic London Town & Gardens With museums, replicated historic buildings, a wedding venues and a garden, this location easily fits in all categories. The property frequently hosts events with reenactors and historic talks.
furnished and decorated to resemble a 18th century inn and residence. Historic Buildings Abridged London Town History Carpenter’s Workshop This reconstruction’s design is based on an actual structure built around 1753, used by William Brown. The Tenement The left building is a reconstruction of what common people would have lived in during colonial times. Based on surviving records, London Town was not legitimized until 1683 with the “Act of Advancement and Trade”, however, the area was surveyed and patented in the 1650s. With its prime location on the South River, London Town was an active sea port for both international and regional trade. Including good and enslaved people. It was estimated to have had 3 - 5 public houses before it was severely effected by Tobacco export legislation in 1747. By 1768 the area was significantly reduced and the William Brown House along with 10 acres surrounding was sold to become an Alms house for the poor and destitute. The Alms house eventually closed in 1965 numerous preservationists and gardeners convinced the government to save the property as a historic site. The London Town Foundation has done considerable work on the property to present an accurate, family friendly, and engaging location to interact with history. Take from: https://www.historiclondontown.org/history-and-research
this home turned vacation spot, turned museum, is full of captivating history about Shady Side’s history and residence. Check their website for frequent weekend social events. Captain Avery Museum 1418 E. West Shady Side Rd. Shady Side, MD 20764 (410) 867-4486 https://captainaverymuseum.org/ Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm Build in 1735, this property houses artifacts from 1700s- 1900, some excavated on the property itself . See The Outdoors chapter for more details on the surrounding Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. 506 Contees Wharf Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037 (443) 482-2293 https://serc.si.edu/visit/woodlawn-history-center Hours: most Saturdays 1pm-3pm Woodlawn House (SERC) Galesville Historic Society Museum This gem is bursting with artifacts from the area covering numerous topics and peoples. It is well worth arranging a visit or attending one of their various events. Check their website for events. 988 Main St. Galesville, MD 20765 (410) 867-9499 https://galesvilleheritagesociety.org/ Open By Appointment Only
Landing, MD 20779 (410) 279-2078 https://www.herringtonharbour.com/ north/historic-village-museum/ Herrington Harbor Historic Village Located on Herrington Harbor North, this site spreads across the street. Touring the outside of the buildings can be done anytime but to get a peek inside the various buildings, you’ll need to go during the summer or contact the volunteers through the website.
Two Story Home (1830’s) Dairy House (1830’s) One-Room School House (1885) African American Meeting House (1895) Polling House (1930’s) Russian Orthodox Chapel (1940’s) Outhouse (date unknown) Structures Include:
that continue to welcome and inspire people today. The parish was established in 1692, and the first building was constructed in 1710. It was rebuilt in 1727 after a fire. After a second fire in 1940, the budling was designed to reflect its original 1710 appearance. There is a historic marker on this property. All Hallows Church 3600 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037 (410) 798-0808 (410) 867-2838 https://stjameslothian.com/ Service Sunday at 10:30am This parish dates to 1707 but people were worshiping as the St. James Parish as early as 1692. Parts of the current location were built when the Church expanded in 1763. There is a historic marker on the property. St. James Church & Old Herring Creek 5757 Solomons Island Rd. Lothain, MD 20711 (410) 867-2838 https://stjameslothian.com/ Service Sundays at 10:00am
1869 in the unique “Carpenter Gothic” architectural style. Surrounded by a garden designed for contemplation and historic cemetery. Christ Church 220 Owensville Rd. Westriver, MD 20778 (410) 867-0346 https://www.christchurchwestriver.org/ Service Sudays at 10:00am The original building, donated to local black families after the emancipation and round 1872. Burned down and rebuilt at the same site. Hope Methodist Church 3672 Muddy Creek Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037 (410) 798-6776 Service Sunday at 10:00am
found on trails & waterways The Plummer House holds meeting, public events, and is a starting point for accessing over 8 miles of trails across 622 acres of meadows, pine barrens, forests, streams, and wetlands reaching to the Patuxent River. A lovely place to picnic or start your outdoor adventure. Check the website for events. Plummer House & Butterfly Garden JugBay Wetland & Glendening Nature Preserve Trail Head 5702 Plummer Ln. Lothain, MD 20711 https://jugbay.org/ Daily 9am - 5pm Check website for events This historic home and former tobacco plantation changed to grapes in 1998. Bring a picknick, uncork a bottle, and enjoy sitting in this historic building or on part of the environmentally protected property. Thanksgiving Farm Winery 195 Harwood Rd, Harwood, MD 20776 (410) 630-1511 https://www.thanksgivingfarm.com/ Hours: Open most weekends, Noon to 5pm
a guarded, working research facility with public access to numerous looping paths. Beyond natural wonders, visitors will find historic farming and slave buildings on the site. They frequently host educational events - visit the website for me details. Hartge Yacht Yard 4882 Church Ln. Galesville, MD 20765 (410) 867-2188 https://www.hartgeyard.com/ Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5pm Beyond the previously mentioned Nautical Museum, Hartge Yacht Yard has been supporting the boating community of Maryland for over 100 years. London Town Gardens 839 Londontown Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037 (410) 222-1919 https://www.historiclondontown.org/ Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10am- 4pm Accompanying the historic Building of London Town, is an actively maintained garden, including a sound sensory area for children, woodland and ornamental sections. 506 Contees Wharf Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037 https://serc.si.edu/ Open Monday to Saturday 8am - 5:30pm
Roots & Tides Scenic Byway Beginning in Annapolis and winding Southward, through areas of Maritime history along the Western Shore of Maryland. It ends in Plumb Point and can take anywhere from an hour to a full day to traverse this 47 - Mile route. Historical Markers A. All Hallows Church B. Annapolis Water Company C. Cedar Park & Tulip Hill D. Holly Hill E. Larkin’s Hills F. Middle Plantation G. Old Quaker Burying Ground H. Native American Heritage I. Friendship Rural Crossroads Properties from this Guidebook 1. Linthicum Walks 2. Free School Museum 3. Frederick Douglas Summer House 4. London Town 5. All Hallows Church 6. Hope Methodist 7. Woodlawn & SERS 8. Captain Avery Museum 9. Galesville Historic Society Museum 10. Hartge Yacht Yard 11. Thanksgiving Farm Winery 12. Christ Church 13. Plummer House & Jug Bay 14. St. James Church 15. Herrington Harbor Historic Village J. Portland Manor K. Rawling’s Tavern L. St. James Church M. Old South River Club N. William Penn 1 O. William Penn 2 P. Mayo Beach Park R. Beverly Triton Beach Park
learn more about Southern Anne Arundel County’s History African American Voices, Memories, and Places: A Four Rivers Heritage Trail. 2018. Anne Arundel County Preservation & Planning. https://storymaps. arcgis.com/stories/ff48b38160cf4bfc8e16a6c2a67e16c7 Detailed Interactive history presentation about the significant history and places in Southern Anne Arundel County for people of color. Galesville Field Guide. Anne Arundel County Government. Accessed September 12, 2024. https://www.aacounty.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/ Field_Guide_to_Galesville.pdf. Detailed guide to the unique locations and history of Galesville. Mitman Clarke, Wendy. Water Bound: How Maryland’s 19th-century laws affected free Black people who worked the water. Chesapeake Quarterly. Vol. 20 Ed. 1. February 2021. . https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1c6f- 8f445a7c43e5982e6e4682df537e Interactive historic presentation primarily focused on hardships and history of African American Watermen in Northern Anne Arundel. Native American Archaeology in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Lost Towns Project. Chesapeake Crossroads. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/sto- ries/cc7022c6a26c4c9f8664ca809cfaaadc Interactive historic article focused on Native American communities in the area and archaeological information. Informational Guides
Maryland, Baltimore. 1879, Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/item/rc01003436/ Classic Guidebook from 1879. Charming narrative descriptions of places with hand inked illustrations Martenet, Simon J. George W. Beall, & Amos R. Harman. Mar- tenel’s map of Anne Arundel County, Maryland: Shore lines, sur- roundings. US Surveys. Baltimore. 1860. Library of Congress. Ac- cessed June 1, 2024. https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3843a.la000281/ ?r=-1.086,0.135,3.172,1.503,0 Huge and beautiful historic survey map from 1860. Anne Arundel County Houses Historic. Prints and Photographs Division. Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/photos/?fa=location%3Aan- ne+arundel+county%7Cpartof%3Aprints+and+photographs+divi- sion&st=image&c=200. Detailed survey Photos & Records of historic buildings in Anne Arundel County. Historic Images & Records Site Seeing Listings https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/ https://www.visitannapolis.org/ https://www.visitmaryland.org/listing/visitor-centers/annapolis-anne-arun- del-county-visitors-center https://annearundelchamber.org/tourism-relocation-resources/
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