Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area
Where heritage is protected and shared
Chesapeake Crossroads, one of Maryland’s state heritage areas, is an established heritage tourism destination on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore. Framed by the Chesapeake Bay on the east and now including new areas of the northern and western parts of Anne Arundel County, Chesapeake Crossroads reflects Maryland’s rich historic, cultural, and natural legacy.
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 […]
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Upcoming Events
Twenty-First Annual Heritage Awards
Encore! Colonial Cocktails: Literary Libations
Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions
Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions
The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Renaming Ceremony & Maryland’s 160th Emancipation Day
An USCT Chaplains thoughts on Emancipation Day
Honoring Maryland’s Emancipation Day
Hogshead Living History: U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War
The Story Project
Unearthing important stories told by individuals with special connections to our heritage areas.
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