Discover the land...

DISCOVER THE LAND

Where Time &
Tide Meet

Where Time & Tide Meet

Southern Maryland boasts a thousand miles of shoreline and ten thousand years of history. Discover historical sites and landmarks, search our fossil-laden cliffs, kayak over ghostly sunken ships, walk the paths of the Piscataway, talk with the first settlers over a roaring fire, and taste seafood fresh from the Chesapeake Bay. 

Come to a place where Descendant communities are still here learning more about themselves and each other.  

Immerse yourself in stories that define our state, nation, and communities. 

Southern Maryland boasts a thousand miles of shoreline and ten thousand years of history. Discover historical sites and landmarks, search our fossil-laden cliffs, kayak over ghostly sunken ships, walk the paths of the Piscataway, talk with the first settlers over a roaring fire, and taste seafood fresh from the Chesapeake Bay. 

Come to a place where Descendant communities are still here learning more about themselves and each other.  

Immerse yourself in stories that define our state, nation, and communities. 

this is

The Southern Maryland
National Heritage Area

this is

the southern Maryland
National heritage area

The four counties that make up the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area are Calvert County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and southern Prince George’s County. In each of these counties are dozens of historical sites, cultural monuments, and parks dedicated to the preservation of Southern Maryland’s unique history. Click each county below to learn more!

The four counties that make up the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area are Calvert County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and southern Prince George’s County. In each of these counties are dozens of historical sites, cultural monuments, and parks dedicated to the preservation of Southern Maryland’s unique history. Click each county below to learn more!

What is our

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA?

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA?

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA?

A national heritage area is a designation assigned to a specific territory for the purpose of preserving and commemorating that territory’s culture and resources. A national heritage area designation produces economic growth, brings together communities, and enhances conservation efforts for the territory.

What is our

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA?

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA?

A national heritage area is a designation assigned to a specific territory for the purpose of preserving and commemorating that territory’s culture and resources. A national heritage area designation produces economic growth, brings together communities, and enhances conservation efforts for the territory.

A national heritage area is a designation assigned to a specific territory for the purpose of preserving and commemorating that territory’s culture and resources. A national heritage area designation produces economic growth, brings together communities, and enhances conservation efforts for the territory.

WHO WE ARE

Find out more about our passion for celebrating culture, sharing history, and preserving thousands of miles of shoreline.
dancing piscataway boy

WHO WE ARE

Find out more about our passion for celebrating culture, sharing history, and preserving thousands of miles of shoreline.

WHO WE ARE

Find out more about our passion for celebrating culture, sharing history, and preserving thousands of miles of shoreline.