Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Park (2012/5/18)

A beacon of safety for mariners, the Piney Point Lighthouse was built in 1836 and is one of the oldest of the 11 original lighthouses constructed on the Potomac River. Observe the museum's collection of historic workboats including the skipjack Joy Parks, a bugeye, Potomac River dory boat and a log canoe while enjoying this park.

Lightship Chesapeake and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse (2012/5/18)

Marking the entrances to the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays for almost 40 years, the Lightship Chesapeake features a masthead light, foghorn and bell which helped guide mariners to safe harbor, while its anchors held it in position defying the most violent storms and waves. Learn about the oldest "screwpile" lighthouse in Maryland while observing this historical structure.

Historic London Town and Gardens (2012/5/18)

This 23-acre park located on the South River in Edgewater, Maryland, includes part of the late 17th and early 18th century town of London, which is currently being excavated by archaeologists from the Lost Towns Project. Visit the William Brown House, a National Historic Landmark house museum; an eight-acre woodland garden; and the Richard Hill Garden.

Concord Point Lighthouse (2012/5/18)

Known as the never ending light, the Masonry tower located at Havre de Grace, Maryland, is one of the oldest lighthouses to be continuously lit. Enjoy a panoramic view of its quant scenery while learning about this historical landmark.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (2012/5/18)

A retreat for birds during the winter months this refuge, which preserves more than 26,000 acres, is located in the Blackwater and Nanticoke River watersheds on Maryland's Eastern Shore. This tidal marsh is a haven for several threatened or endangered species, including nesting bald eagles.

Belle Isle State Park (2012/5/18)

This 733-acre park, which features the historic Belle Island plantation, is a window to the beautiful lower Rappahannock River in Lancaster County. Observe seven miles of waterfront filled with marshes, wetlands, and forests that provide for diverse wildlife such as blue herons, bald eagles, white-tailed deer, turkeys, groundhogs, and amphibians.

Northumberland board weighs Hacks Neck mail (2012/5/16)

Northumberland County 's board of supervisors will be considering switching people in Hacks Neck from the Heathsville post office to the Burgess location at their next meeting.

A rocky road to strawberry shortcake in Heathsville, VA (2012/5/15)
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When a circuit court in Fairfax decided in January that St. Stephen's Church in Heathsville belonged to Episcopalians, not the Anglicans who had been using it for five years, there was considerable doubt whether there would be a Strawberry Festival on the church grounds Memorial Day weekend.

USS Constellation Museum (2012/5/14)

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

Nauticus (2012/5/14)

Envision sailing on the Battleship Wisconsin and learn about our nation's naval heritage at Nauticus as you travel through two centuries of naval history. Visitors also can enjoy seeing exotic aquaria, touching sharks, viewing films and interacting with a host of other hands-on exhibits.

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (2012/5/14)

On the shoreline of the Patuxent River, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum explores the changing cultures and environment of the Chesapeake Bay region of the past 12,000 years. Visitors can investigate human history by touring restored farm buildings, by seeing museum exhibits and by visiting the more than 70 archaeological sites-one of which is the site of the 1814 Battle of St. Leonard Creek, the largest naval engagement in Maryland's history.

Fort Washington Park (2012/5/14)

Picturesque Fort Washington sits on high ground overlooking the Potomac River and offers a grand view of Washington and the Virginia shoreline. Today, only one silent gun stands behind the masonry wall - the last armament of the powerful fort that once guarded the water approach from the Chesapeake Bay to our nation's capital. When ocean-going warships had wood sides and carried smoothbore cannons, no enemy would attempt to ascend the river before destroying the fort.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (2012/5/14)

The birthplace of the United States' National Anthem, this late 18th century star-shaped fort and national park guarded Baltimore's Harbor from the British attack that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner." Relive colonial history while visiting this historical monument.

Program provides path to brighter future (2012/5/11)

Five years ago, Rita Thompson had never heard of the Northern Neck. And Lancaster County native Shanita Mitchell had never heard of the University of Mary Washington , where Thompson works as the senior assistant dean of admissions.

Schooner Sultana All-Day Transit Sail (2012/5/5)

05/13/2012 Schooner Sultana (St. Michaels,Maryland) - St. Michaels to Annapolis- For those interested in a more prolonged sailing experience on the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Sultana offers Public Day Sails throughout the season that give you the opportunity to accompany Sultana on one of her port-t

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