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Antietam National Battlefield |
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Established by Act of Congress on August 30,
1890, this Civil War site marks the end of
General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the
North in September 1862. The battle claimed more
than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in
one single day, September 17,1862, and led to
Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation
Proclamation. |
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(301) 432-5124 |
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Catoctin Mountain Zoological Park |
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This naturally wild park protects more than 300
species. |
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns |
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Maryland’s only commercial underground caverns,
a spectacular forty minute guided tour takes
visitors along dry, clean walkways through
brilliantly lighted chambers. Knowledgeable
guides explain the history, formations, and
geological aspects of the Caverns. |
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(301) 432-6336 |
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Fort Frederick State Park |
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From the French and Indian war period, Fort
Frederick is the best preserved original stone
fort in North America. The site of Maryland’s
frontier defense during the French and Indian
War (1754-1763), the Fort’s stone wall and two
barracks have been restored to their 1758
appearance. Historic displays are in the Fort,
barracks and Visitor Center. The park annually
holds military reenactments and other special
events. Park lands adjoin the Potomac River and
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal passes through
park acreage. Fort Frederick was Maryland’s
first state park. |
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(301) 842-2155 |
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National Museum of Civil War Medicine |
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The National Museum of Civil War Medicine’s main
location is in Frederick, with a second location
at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum at the
Antietam National Battlefield. During the Civil
War, Frederick, a busy crossroads on America’s
first National Road and first railroad, was
witness to three Confederate invasions,
thirty-eight skirmishes and two major battles
(South Mountain and Monocacy) as hundreds of
thousands of Northern and Southern soldiers
marched through the community. Frederick
epitomized the tragedy, turmoil and sacrifice
that attended four desperate years of fighting.
The museum offers a look at the Civil War
through the eyes of the wounded and caregivers. |
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(301) 695-1864 |
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National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes |
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Pilgrims from around the world visit the oldest
replica of the famous Grotto in the Western
Hemisphere. |
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(301) 447-5318 |
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Maryland Theatre |
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The Maryland Theatre was originally a vaudeville
house built in 1915, partially destroyed by fire
in 1974 and reopened in 1978. The marvelous
acoustics are only surpassed by the wonderful
ambiance of The Theatre. The Theatre provides
comfortable seating for 1300 at performances of
country artists, comedians, orchestra concerts,
children’s shows, musicians, recitals, stage
shows, and more. |
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(301) 790-2000 |
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For additional information on attractions in the
Northern
Region,
please visit the following chambers of commerce
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Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Maryland State Chamber of Commerce |
The
story of our nation unfolds here in the Northern Region of Maryland.
In this land of pioneers, soldiers and heroes, just let yourself be
transported back in time. If you listen carefully, you can almost
hear the sounds of wagons and stagecoaches, battle cries and victory
yells. Today, world-class wines are produced here, honoring a
heritage that dates back over 300 years. This is a spiritual land,
full of shrines and monuments, mansions and museums, waterfalls and
wildlife preserves, antiques and boutiques. Whether you return to
the past or take in a baseball game, Maryland’s Northern Region is a
must see.
