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St. Michaels, Maryland

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History of St. Michaels

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

1965

Museum in St. Michaels preserving the Chesapeake Bay's maritime heritage, including the iconic Hooper Strait Lighthouse.

Frederick Douglass Birthplace Area

1818

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery near Tuckahoe Creek in Talbot County around 1818.

11.6 mi away

United States Naval Academy

1845

Established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis.

19.4 mi away

Maryland State House

1772

The oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use, where the Treaty of Paris was ratified in 1784.

19.5 mi away

Thurgood Marshall Memorial - Annapolis

1908

Memorial honoring Baltimore native Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.

19.6 mi away

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

1952

The 4.3-mile bridge connecting Maryland's Western and Eastern Shores, opened in 1952 and expanded in 1973.

16.6 mi away

Everything Near St. Michaels

25 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    Museum in St. Michaels preserving the Chesapeake Bay's maritime heritage, including the iconic Hooper Strait Lighthouse.

  • Cannonball House (Saint Michaels, Maryland) · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look! See that house right there? It actually took a direct hit from a British cannonball during the War of 1812, and it's still standing today! This is the famous Cannonball House. Back in August of 1813, during the…

  • Wye House · 5.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what life was like on a grand 18th-century plantation? You're about to drive right past a meticulously preserved example: Wye House. This isn't just a house; it's a window into a complex past of wealth and…

  • Oxford Historic District (Oxford, Maryland) · 7.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where the oldest continuously operating ferry in the United States got its start? You're driving right into its history! Oxford wasn't just any town; it was established in 1683 as a crucial ferry site…

  • Virginia W · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it was like to make a living on the Chesapeake Bay a century ago? You're about to meet a living legend that tells that story: the Virginia W. She's a direct link to the last working sailing fleet in…

  • Elsworth (skipjack) · 7.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look out your window! You're approaching the home of a true Chesapeake legend: the Elsworth. This isn't just any old boat; she's a living piece of history, a skipjack from a bygone era that still sails today. She’s one…

  • Rebecca T. Ruark · 7.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look out there! Built in 1896, the Rebecca T. Ruark is the oldest surviving skipjack in the Chesapeake Bay, a true floating piece of Maryland’s maritime history. She was launched from Taylor’s Island, right here in…

  • Billie P. Hall (log canoe) · 9.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what a true Chesapeake Bay racing legend looks like? You're about to meet one. This area is home to the Billie P. Hall, a historic log canoe, and a living piece of Maryland's maritime soul. She's one of the…

  • Wye River (plantation) · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where a signer of the Declaration of Independence called home on the Eastern Shore? You're approaching the former site of Wye River plantation, the country estate of William Paca. William Paca, a prominent…

  • Frederick Douglass Birthplace Area · 11.6 mi · Historical Marker

    Frederick Douglass was born into slavery near Tuckahoe Creek in Talbot County around 1818.

  • Sharps Island Light · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Check it out – that seemingly random tilt isn't just a weird camera angle! That's Sharps Island Light, and it's leaning for a reason. The original lighthouse was built on Sharps Island in 1838. But the island was…

  • Wye Mill · 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine this: the scent of freshly ground grain has filled this valley for over 300 years. This is Wye Mill, one of the oldest continuously operating grist mills in the entire United States. Back in the late 1600s, this…

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  • Annie Oakley House · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever heard of the legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley? She once called this charming house home. Built in 1913, this Colonial Revival bungalow was intended as a retirement haven for Annie and her husband, Frank Butler.…

  • Douglass Summer House · 16.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over, history buff! You’re about to discover a place where freedom found a literal beachhead. This isn't just any summer house; it was one of the very first built in Highland Beach, a pioneering African American…

  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge · 16.6 mi · Historical Marker

    The 4.3-mile bridge connecting Maryland's Western and Eastern Shores, opened in 1952 and expanded in 1973.

  • Sandy Point Shoal Light · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Erected in 1883, this lighthouse stands guard, warning ships away from a dangerous shoal. It's called Sandy Point Shoal Light. Before this lighthouse, there was an earlier brick tower built on Sandy Point in 1857. But…

  • Linchester Mill · 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered how early America fed itself? Look no further than Linchester Mill, a testament to ingenuity dating back to 1682! This spot isn't just a pretty building; it's a window into the very heart of colonial…

  • Charles Carroll House · 19.3 mi · Historical Marker

    Charles Carroll of Carrollton was the wealthiest man in the American colonies when he signed the Declaration of Independence, and he was the only Catholic to do so. That matters because Maryland Catholics faced serious…

  • United States Naval Academy · 19.4 mi · Historical Marker

    Established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis.

  • Brice House (Annapolis, Maryland) · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look out your window at one of Annapolis’s most impressive survivors from the 18th century! This is the Brice House, an architectural twin to the famous William Paca House and the Hammond-Harwood House. Built between…

  • Maryland State House · 19.5 mi · Historical Marker

    The oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use, where the Treaty of Paris was ratified in 1784.

  • Colonial Annapolis Historic District · 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    You're driving through a place where the seeds of American democracy were carefully nurtured. Annapolis was a major colonial port and played a pivotal role in the lead-up to the Revolutionary War. Home to many of the…

  • Hammond–Harwood House · 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it was like to live in a mansion just before America became, well, America? You're about to drive past one of the finest surviving examples of British colonial architecture in the entire country. This…

  • Thurgood Marshall Memorial - Annapolis · 19.6 mi · Historical Marker

    Memorial honoring Baltimore native Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.

  • Chase–Lloyd House · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what a founding father's dream home looked like? Get ready to see one of the very first three-story brick Georgian mansions in the Thirteen Colonies! It's a true architectural masterpiece. Construction on…

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