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Douglass's attempted escape in April 1836 ended here. The building you see was built in 1878 and replaced the county jail. Douglass was left for a week in jail and then retrieved by Thomas Auld who, rather than sell Douglass South, sent him back to his brother in Fells Point. On Maryland's Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.

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.

In the Hornbake Plaza on the campus of the University of Maryland College Park. The 7 1/2 feet tall statue was created by renowned sculptor Andrew Edwards. The bronze statue portrays an urgent and youthful Douglass in Ireland. On Maryland's Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.

A unique culinary experience, this 12-acre historic venue on the banks of the Patapsco River is home to an award-winning farm to table restaurant. On-site catering, themed events and weddings top off the menu.

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 small white clapboard house was the home of Eliza Bailey and her family. Eliza was Frederick Douglass's sister. Eliza and her two children were sold by Thomas Auld to her free husband Peter in 1836 for $100 (a debt which they both worked for almost five years to repay). On Maryland's Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.

NOMA is a co-op, fine arts gallery which showcases contemporary and traditional art in various media. Our mission is to promote excellence in the visual arts.The gallery hosts artist’s talks, workshops and lectures. All are welcome.

Lavender Farm providing u-pick lavender, sunflowers & wildflowers. Distilling demonstrations, picnicking & photo opportunities. A beautiful, peaceful outdoor experience.

When Douglass visited Talbot County in 1878, he stayed here. The hotel was one of the earliest buildings in the center of Easton. When Douglass was imprisoned in Easton in 1836 for his attempted escape, the hotel was the main view from his cell. Slave traders often stayed at the hotel. On Maryland's Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.