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African American Cultural Tours, LLC

Central Maryland

African Art Museum of Maryland

Central Maryland

A collection exhibiting and preserving the art of Africa; in museum and outreach tours with video presentations, lectures, films, tours to Africa, workshops.

African-American Heritage House Museum

Southern Maryland

Depict the life and history and contributions of famous African Americans from Charles County; Artifacts used during the time of slavery.

African-American Schoolhouse Museum

Eastern Shore

One-room schoolhouse built 1890. �Showplace of 19th-and early 20th-century photographs, oral histories and artifacts of lives/contributions of Kent County's African-American community.

Alex Haley Memorial/Kunta Kinte Plaque

Central Maryland

Life-size bronze statue of Alex Haley, author of the epic [Roots], is next to the plaque honoring his ancestor, Kunta Kinte; designed by nationally acclaimed African-American sculptor Ed Dwight.

Antietam National Battlefield

Western Maryland

National Park Service site that commemorates the bloodiest one-day battle in American history, fought September 17, 1862.

Arena Players

Central Maryland

The oldest, continually performing, historically black community theater. Since 1953 bringing quality theater to Baltimore.

Photo of the Round House at the B&O Railroad Museum

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum

Central Maryland

Visit the Birthplace of American Railroading and see the most important railroad colleciton in the world! Seasonal train rides and free parking.

Baltimore Black Heritage Tours, Inc.

Central Maryland

Your one stop-shop for travel & tourism needs including step-on guides, hotel accommodations, educational & specialty tours for conventions, family reunions, bus groups & schools.

Baltimore Museum of Art

Central Maryland

Home to a world-renowned collection of works by Matisse, Picasso and Cezanne. Showcases art of the 19th-century through today, plus special exhibits and a scenic sculpture garden.

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