Explore the Crossroads of History

We invite you to come experience the places, people, events and stories that reflect Maryland’s rich historic, cultural, and natural legacy. The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage area incorporates not only the history of the area and its land, but the stories of those who have called it home for centuries.

Celebrating
Maritime Heritage

Connect with the water through heritage, recreation, waterscapes and natural assets.

Story
Project

Important stories told by individuals with special connections to our heritage areas

250th in the
Crossroads

Discover a growing collection of programs, projects, and events that bring this history to life.

Historical Markers
in the Crossroads

Roadside markers and interpretive signs: Find all the places you can go explore hidden history in your community.

Engaging Women of the Crossroads

Well behaved women rarely make history! Learn more about the influential and compelling ladies who have made their mark.

Time Travel across the Crossroads

As we look to the 200th anniversary of the railroads arrival in Anne Arundel County, explore all the ways we have traveled across the landscape: On Boats, by Rails, on Horses, in Carriages, or by foot, bike, or car.

About CCHA

Timeline - 20 Years in Review

Explore the Crossroads of History

Celebrating Maritime Heritage

Connect with the water through heritage, recreation, waterscapes and natural assets.

Story Project

Important stories told by individuals with special connections to our heritage areas

250th in the Crossroads

Discover a growing collection of programs, projects, and events that bring this history to life.

Historical Markers in the Crossroads

Roadside markers and interpretive signs: Find all the places you can go explore hidden history in your community.

Engaging Women of the Crossroads

Well behaved women rarely make history! Learn more about the influential and compelling ladies who have made their mark.

Time Travel across the Crossroads

As we look to the 200th anniversary of the railroads arrival in Anne Arundel County, explore all the ways we have traveled across the landscape: On Boats, by Rails, on Horses, in Carriages, or by foot, bike, or car.

About CCHA

Timeline - 20 Years in Review

Founding of colony of Maryland

Annapolis Settled

London Town established

Annapolis becomes capital of Maryland

Maryland State House construction begins

Washington resigns commission

Treaty of Paris signed

St. John’s chartered by legislature

Annapolis & Elkridge Railroad established

Naval Academy founded

Maryland abolishes slavery

The steamboat “Emma Giles” is launched

Town of Highland Beach incorporated

First synagogue in Annapolis established

John Paul Jones is laid to rest at the Naval Academy

Camp Letts (YMCA) opens on the Rhode River

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Opens

Annapolis Historic District designated a Registered National Historic Landmark

Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial Dedicated

Celebrating
Maritime Heritage

Story
Project

250th in the
Crossroads

Historical Markers
in the Crossroads