The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway
Along this Byway you will discover the story of the radical idea of religious toleration, and the attempt to separate church from state, was put into law for the very first time in the Western World. This toleration was initially meant only for different divisions within Christianity, but became the foundation for the First Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing everyone living in the United States the right to believe as they wish.
The following locations in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties are part of the trail.
If you would like to tour any of the churches, we recommend contacting their administrative offices before your visit.
The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway
Along this Byway you will discover the story of the radical idea of religious toleration, and the attempt to separate church from state, was put into law for the very first time in the Western World. This toleration was initially meant only for different divisions within Christianity, but became the foundation for the First Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing everyone living in the United States the right to believe as they wish.
The following locations in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties are part of the trail.
If you would like to tour any of the churches, we recommend contacting their administrative offices before your visit.
Additionally, you can explore the following historical district –
- Chapel Point State Park
- Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico
- Historic St. Mary’s City
- St. Clement’s Island State Park
- Newtowne Neck State Park
- Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
- Point Lookout State Park
- Smallwood State Park
- St. Andrews Episcopal Church
- St. Clement’s Island Museum
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
- St. George’s Episcopal Church
- St. Ignatius Catholic Church, St. Inigoes
- St. Ignatius Church, Cemetery and St. Thomas Manor House
- St. Mary’s Chapel
- Thomas Stone National Historic Site
- Trinity Episcopal Church
- Tudor Hall
Additionally, you can explore the following historical district –