Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area
Where heritage is honored, protected and shared.
Chesapeake Crossroads, one of Maryland’s state heritage areas, is a heritage tourism destination on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore where you can explore heritage sites across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, MD. Come and experience places and events that reflect Maryland’s rich historic, cultural, and natural legacy.
E-Newsletter
Introducing Chesapeake Crossroads
A place full of stories our partners share about the people, places, and experiences that characterize our heritage, inspired by the past, rooted in the present, and focused on the future.
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Things to Do
More ArticlesOur region is home to a lively annual calendar of festivals, events, parades, and more. Here's our listing by month!
There are many ways to experience the Academy’s proud and lengthy history. You don’t have to become a midshipman to find out what the life of one is like. The United States Naval Academy is open to the public all year.
Experience the outdoors along our trails that include waterfront vistas, recreational delights, and breathtaking landscapes. Anne Arundel County has many trails to explore, so grab your walking shoes or ready […]
Upcoming Events
Towards a More Perfect Union: Economic Recession and Unrest
Odenton Heritage Society January 2026 Open House
Winter Luncheon Series-The Land Was Ours: African American Beaches from Jim Crow to Civil Rights
The Poplar Island Restoration Project – Lecture
Skunk Cabbage Swamp Stomp: First Flower of the Year
Winter Luncheon Series – Summers in the 60s, 70s and 80s In The Old Fishing Club and Our Place
Annapolis Goes to War – Lecture
The Story Project
Unearthing important stories told by individuals with special connections to our heritage areas.
Our Impact
Our Sponsors & Partners
