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History Adventures for Kids in Calvert County, MD

Short, active outings built for children, where each stop is a place to find, a story to hear and a badge to earn.

There is no shortage of things to do around Calvert County, MD. There is a shortage of things that leave you knowing something you did not know at breakfast. Calvert County is one of 24 counties in Maryland.

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On the record near Calvert County, MD

The 12 nearest

148 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Calvert County, MD. 8 listed sites carry Calvert County as their county.

Linden2.5 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Prince Frederick · listed 2000National Register of Historic Places
Christ Church3.8 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Port Republic · listed 1975National Register of Historic Places
De La Brooke Tobacco Barn9.8 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Oraville · listed 2015National Register of Historic Places
Chesapeake Beach Railway Station9.8 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Chesapeake Beach · listed 1980National Register of Historic Places
Saint Mary's Rectory10 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Aquasco · listed 1987National Register of Historic Places
Sandgates On Cat Creek10 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Oakville · listed 1978National Register of Historic Places
Sharps Island Light11 miles from the center of Calvert County · Structure · Tilghman Island · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Middleham Chapel12 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Lusby · listed 1975National Register of Historic Places
All Faith Church12 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Charlotte Hall · listed 2003National Register of Historic Places
Preston-on-the-Patuxent13 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Johnstown · listed 1974National Register of Historic Places
Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Church13 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Taylor's Island · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places
Grace Episcopal Church Complex14 miles from the center of Calvert County · Building · Taylor's Island · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Calvert County, MD. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Kids History Adventures in Calvert County, step by step

1
Set the area and the list of markers to find
2
Split into teams or go solo, with the map open
3
Find each marker and answer one question from its story
4
Photograph the marker to prove the find
5
Count the badges and pick a harder hunt for next time

What people in Calvert County, MD ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Calvert County, MD?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Calvert County, MD and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Calvert County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Calvert County, MD the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Calvert County, MD are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.