USS Constellation Museum (2012/2/4)

The last standing Civil War vessel, the USS Constellation was the final sailing warship constructed by the US Navy. Patrolling the waters to intercept slave ships, the USS Constellation was the flagship of an anti-slavery patrol.

Underground Railroad Scenic Byway (2012/2/4)

The 64-mile Underground Railroad Scenic Byway on the Eastern Shore of Maryland highlights the life of Harriet Tubman, the most famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, the route through which many African Americans found their freedom. From Dorchester County, witness scenes from Tubman's early life then follow the trail north through Caroline County, where many Maryland free blacks and white abolitionists supported the cause of freedom.

Stratford Hall Plantation (2012/2/4)

The historic home of the Virginia Lees and the birthplace of Robert E. Lee, the Stratford Hall Plantation is located an hour south of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Plantation was - at various points in its history - home to nearly 200 slaves. Visit this Gateway to learn about the antebellum Virginia history through surviving slave inventories, Lee family documents and town records while touring the Plantation, outbuildings, plantation grounds and gardens.

Sotterley Plantation (2012/2/4)

Sotterley Plantation, located on the banks of the Patuxent River, is the only remaining Tidewater Plantation in Maryland open to the public. Designated a National Historic Landmark, the site includes the early 18th century Manor House, a rare slave cabin, and a full array of outbuildings on 70 acres of rolling fields, gardens, and riverfront.

Historic Annapolis Gateway - City Dock (2012/2/4)

During the 1700s, Annapolis, Maryland, was a bustling Chesapeake Bay port with vessels sailing in to trade from all over the world; one of the major forms of trade occurring there was slave trade. Visit the historical port to see where this trading took place, and explore restored mansions like the William Paca House to see the former slave quarters.

Fell's Point Historic District (2012/2/4)

Visitors can tour Fell's Point in Baltimore, Maryland, to learn about its history as a center for privateering and slave trade. This harborside community was home to Frederick Douglass from 1826 to 1838, when he escaped north to freedom; and home to the nation's first African-American owned maritime railway.

Winter Guided Hike (2012/2/4)

02/18/2012 Parkers Creek Watershed Nature Preserve (Prince Frederick,Maryland) - Join ACLT's guides for a hike through the woods at Double Oak Farm (1:30pm - 3:30pm) and see beautiful, unobstructed views of Parkers Creek! Please register for this event. Dogs are not permitted on guided tours.

Reptiles Bizarre and Beautiful (2012/2/4)

02/18/2012 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - The VLM's annual cold-blooded weekend, featuring reptiles and amphibians native to Virginia and exotic species from around the world: a Siamese crocodile, cane toad, geckos, rattlesnakes, sulcuta tortoises, and many more, on exhibit and in live animal pro

Vine Vindicator Work Day (2012/2/4)

02/18/2012 Parkers Creek Watershed Nature Preserve (Prince Frederick,Maryland) - Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Meet at the ACLT south side trailhead barn on Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. 9am - 12Noon. Bring work gloves and loppers or clipper

Saturday Monitoring Bird Walk (2012/2/4)

02/18/2012 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Baltimore,Maryland) - Park in the Visitor Center parking lot. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Walks are cancelled if weather is inclement (rain, snow, fog). Bring binoculars, dress for the weather, and be prepared for insects. Leader: Ben Poscover, Co-Leader: Jim Peters

A Brief History of Watermen on the Northern Neck (2012/2/4)

02/18/2012 Belle Isle State Park (Lancaster,Virginia) - For thousands of years, people of the Northern Neck sustained themselves by harvesting the rich resources of the land and surrounding waters. John Smith described a large variety of seafood, and many were able to become wealthy from the abundance. Today,

NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts (2012/2/4)

02/16/2012 Annapolis Maritime Museum (Annapolis,Maryland) - Peyton Robertson, Director of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, reviews the federal government's collaborative efforts to restore the Bay through environmental education, habitat and fisheries restoration, and data collection. See Enrollment Fees*

My Laser Valentine (2012/2/4)

02/14/2012 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - Bring your valentine to the Virginia Living Museum Planetarium for an evening of love songs matched by swirling laser lights. Includes music by the Beatles, N'Sync, The Doors, Santana and Sting. 6:30 and 8 p.m. $6.

Bayside Chats (2012/2/4)

02/12/2012 Northeast Community Center (Chesapeake Beach,Maryland) - This is a opportunity to learn about the ongoing efforts of Chesapeake Beach to help restore the Bay through oyster cultivation and reef restoration. Come learn why this project is so important and what you can do to help.

Star Party/Laser Light Shows (2012/2/4)

02/11/2012 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - Free observing begins at sunset at the Virginia Living Museum. Take a tour of the current night sky in the "Virginia Skies" planetarium program at 7:30 p.m. Then, enjoy the state-of-the-art lazer system that splashed brilliant light across the planetarium

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