Yesterday was National Maritime Day. Established by Congress in 1933, the date serves to recognize the significance of the maritime industry of the United States. It was on May 22 that the first transoceanic voyage by steamship took place in 1819 from Savannah, Georgia. Credit: Wikimedia Commons We residents of the Mid-Atlantic region also have … Continue reading The Marvels of Maryland’s Maritime History
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Top Touring Options for Exploring the Region
The first full week of May is National Travel and Tourism Week, with May 7 officially serving as National Tourism Day. With warmer weather and spring now in full swing, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore the greater surrounding region and beyond. Credit: LC Hermoza We residents of the Mid-Atlantic live in … Continue reading Top Touring Options for Exploring the Region
Lucky and Blessed Fishing Presents the Ultimate Autism Awareness Tournament
As Autism Awareness Month draws to a close, Lucky and Blessed Fishing is casting the reel real deep into the ultimate sendoff. It’s their highly anticipated Autism Awareness Invasive Species Fishing Event & Tournament, and it’s happening this Sunday, April 27, at Sandy Point Marina in Annapolis, Maryland. Credit: Labfishing.org After a successful inception last … Continue reading Lucky and Blessed Fishing Presents the Ultimate Autism Awareness Tournament
Exploring Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Catonsville
February is Black History Month. If you hail from Maryland, you already know that many prominent Blacks of historic acclaim have played crucial roles in shaping the state’s past. From active Underground Railroad conductors like Harriet “Moses” Tubman to social-reforming abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass, there’s no shortage of great names comprising the list of … Continue reading Exploring Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Catonsville