Experience the Heart of the Chesapeake
For nearly three centuries, Baltimore has stood as a center of commerce and culture for the Chesapeake Bay. The city has seen the incredible transformation of American identity, shaped by war, prosperity, and struggles for freedom and civil rights. Explore the Baltimore National Heritage Area and experience the places, and people that shaped the nation and forged the American identity.
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Explore Charm City
The heritage area includes the heart of Baltimore - its oldest neighborhoods, downtown and waterfront - and innumerable historic and natural sites.
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Charles Street National Scenic Byway
Charles Street runs through the heart of the city and is one of only four national scenic byways located in an urban setting.
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War of 1812 Teacher’s Resource Guide
The guide is a reference for conducting classroom history lessons on the War of 1812 and the role Marylanders played in the conflict.
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Did You Know?
Launched in 1854, the USS Constellation was the last all-sail ship built by the U.S. Navy before steam replaced wind as the standard means of power.