The park offers a landscaped seating area and information kiosk about Frederick Douglass, who lived enslaved near St. Michaels from 1833-1836. Douglass taught himself to read and write, and conducted clandestine schools for African-Americans here. He escaped north and became a noted abolitionist, orator and editor. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.
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Louisa and Wililam Bruff (the daughter and son-in-law of Frederick Douglass’s former master, Thomas Auld) lived at this home. In 1877, they greeted Douglass at the front door. Douglass wanted reconciliation with Thomas Auld. Douglass and Bruff had an agreeable visit and made amends. Today, the building is the Dr. Dodson Bed and Breakfast. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.
The museum is focused on preserving and displaying the legacy of Charles & Marguerite Doleman’s vision of a state- of- the-art cultural & historical museum depicting the lives of all African-Americans, situated in the heart of Hagerstown, Maryland is comprised of thousands of artifacts ranging from autographs, birth records, more than 450 books, deeds of slave sales, obituaries, paintings, photographs, poetry, and sculptures.
Discover Maryland's Eastern Shore, just 47 miles from Washington, D.C. Experience the breathtaking views, award-winning restaurants, live entertainment, waterfront accommodations and dock bars. Explore the wetlands and woodlands by boat, bike or kayak.Visit for assistance with directions and information as we guide you to local destination points and the sights of the region. Enjoy the museum, gallery and the beautiful Ferry Point Park.
During the War of 1812, the British vandalized the village of Chaptico, doing extensive damage to Christ Church and desecrating its cemetery. Several members of the Francis Scott Key family are buried in the Key Family vault. The church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Over its 300-plus years, Christ Church has offered the people of Southern Maryland a place of spiritual comfort, connection, and renewal.