This tour includes sites connected to the 1961 Route 40 Freedom Ride. Civil Rights protesters sat in a series of segregated restaurants, expecting to be served and refusing to leave. Restaurant owners read them the Trespass Act.
Freetown illustrates principles of self-sufficiency and cooperation. Schools were built here with support from the Rosenwald Fund, land and labor donated by the community, and efforts of the Freetown Community Association.
On August 28, 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, and segregation ended at Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, which once occupied this site, after 10 years of protests and demonstrations.
The Colored Schoolhouse was a one-room school with 6 grades that operated from 1904 to 1939. The schoolhouse has been restored and furnished to its 1904 appearance. Tours and field trips are available that demonstrate segregated education.
On the boardwalk across from the Inlet parking lot. Featuring Dayton's Fried Chicken & Seafood. Open seasonally.
Fit, Fun & Friendly 2 Mile Track Run with people who are trying to get into running or already into running! Everyone is welcomed to get a good stretch & run with Coach Tah.
Enjoy all the fire-roasted flavors at Fogo de Chão. Our menu includes premium fire-roasted cuts, an abundant Market Table full of exotic fruits and salads, traditional Brazilian sides, indulgent appetizers and more.
Brand new hotel with beautiful views located off I-68, close to WM Scenic Railroad, Casino and closet to restaurants, shops, and bars in downtown Cumberland
Just a few minutes up the mountain from the base of Wisp Resort sits the the world’s only mountaintop re-circulating whitewater course. Whitewater rafting can be enjoyed by beginners, families and paddling enthusiasts atop Wisp Resort.