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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Our 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
Homeschool: Archaeology Lab, Morning Session
Homeschool: Archaeology Lab, Afternoon Session
Virtual Lecture – “To Feel the Happiness of Liberty”: Celebrating “Making” and 250 Years of African American Material Culture
Winter Luncheon Series – Columbia Beach Through the Decades
Tavern Talks: Moving of the State Papers and Fears of Attack
Ben Ross’ Homeplace, Harriet Tubman Birthplace Archeology – Lecture
London Town 250th: Moving the State Papers
The Story Project
Unearthing important stories told by individuals with special connections to our heritage areas.
March 19- 25, 2026

