Harriet Tubman 200th Birthday Events – Underground Railroad State Park

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Governor Larry Hogan recently announced that in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Tubman and the 5th anniversary of its opening, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center will host a series of … Continued

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary

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NOAA, the state of Maryland and Charles County recently announced the designation of Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary will protect the remains of more than 100 abandoned steamships and vessels built as part of America’s engagement in … Continued

Maryland Pride of Baltimore II Financial Support

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The State of Maryland will provide ongoing financial support to the nonprofit operator of the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II under legislation passed during the 2018 General Assembly session. Support in the Senate was unanimous and an overwhelming number … Continued

Pride of Baltimore II Seeks Funding

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After marking 40 years of sailing the Chesapeake and around the world on behalf of the city of Baltimore and state of Maryland, the nonprofit operator of the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II is urgently seeking new funding from … Continued

Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary Update

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced that Mallows Bay, a unique archaeological, cultural and historical site in Charles County, is another step closer to being named a National Marine Sanctuary. The public review process officially began with … Continued