tToday is Arbor Day. Always the last Friday in April, Arbor Day is a designated national holiday established to recognize and commemorate the significance of trees. There are many unique ways to celebrate the occasion. The most obvious is, of course, to go out and plant a tree. Other optimal suggestions include engaging kids with … Continue reading Rooted Memories of Three Tree Titans from Maryland’s Past
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The Story of How St. Michaels Fooled the British
Tomorrow, August 10, marks a major historical milestone for the Town of St. Michaels on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It will be the 211th anniversary of when its townspeople notoriously “fooled the British” during the War of 1812. And the account of the event in all its cunningness is nothing short of shrewd and legendary, to … Continue reading The Story of How St. Michaels Fooled the British
Upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the Region
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend is coming up. Yet, several different locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic have already held their very own localized parades and other in-tandem festivities well in advance of the occasion. Don’t feel glum if you missed any of the now-past parade processions for the 2024 season. There are still many others happening this … Continue reading Upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the Region