I grew up going on day trips to Baltimore, Maryland all the time for the aquarium, but had never visited the Maryland state capitol of Annapolis, located a bit further south along the Chesapeake Bay. Aside from being the state capitol, Annapolis is next best known for being the home of the United States Naval... Continue Reading →
In November of 2021 I finally took a road trip to the town of Frederick, Maryland, which I have always wanted to visit. It's a charming little artsy town in western Maryland full of Civil War history and beautiful scenery along the Carroll Creek that runs through its core. I had a great time exploring... Continue Reading →
The battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862 in a rural area along the Antietam Creek just outside of Sharpsburg, Maryland, remains to this day the bloodiest single day in American military history and proved to be a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. Prior to the start of the battle, President Abraham... Continue Reading →
In western Maryland about an hour's drive from both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore is the charming historic town of Frederick, Maryland. Centered around the Carroll Creek and full of colorful old homes and Civil War history, this walkable downtown is great to visit for all interests. What I found most surprising about Frederick is that... Continue Reading →
I was ecstatic when my company asked me to spend two days in Baltimore, Maryland last week to work a booth at a conference. My position within my company doesn’t usually include much travel, so it was exciting to get out of the office for an overnight trip, and especially to a city that I... Continue Reading →
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