Journey
through four centuries of American history along
Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Trails.
The story of Baltimore is an American story,
at the center of pivotal conflicts, movements
for freedom, and the rise of a national identity.
As a port city and a gateway to the continent
for millions of Americans, Baltimore provided
a starting point for the nation, taking full
advantage of its Chesapeake location.
Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Trails chart
a course through America’s heritage.
City
and Battlefield
The defense of a nation, the inspiration for
our national anthem, and deeply divided Civil
War loyalties all played out on Baltimore’s
stage.
Experience the forging of a national identity
along these trails:
Baltimore
Riot Trail
Baltimore Waterfront
Promenade
Star-Spangled Banner
Trail
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Freedom’s
Port
Baltimore’s African Americans fought for
equality and opportunity in this conflicted
American city.
Encounter the national leaders who forged and
defended freedom along these trails:
Heritage
Walk
Pennsylvania Avenue
Heritage Trail
Maryland’s Network to Freedom
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Gateway
to the U.S.
As a major port of entry for millions of immigrants,
Baltimore offered a starting point for new lives,
and propelled western expansion by road and
railroad.
Discover Baltimore’s central role in
American immigration, industrialization, and
westward expansion on these trails:
Falls
Road Scenic Byway
Gwynns Falls Trail
Heritage Walk
Historic National Road
Jones Falls Trail
National Historic Seaport
Scenic Byway
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American
Original
For hundreds of years, innovators and entrepreneurs
have flocked to Baltimore, the nation’s
farthest inland East Coast port with a unique
mix of cultures and resources.
Enjoy Baltimore’s fascinating blend of
urban history and the rich resources of the
Chesapeake along these trails:
Baltimore
Waterfront Promenade
Bolton Hill Blue Plaques
Charles Street Scenic
Byway
Chesapeake Bay Gateways
Network
Falls Road Scenic Byway
Gwynns Falls Trail
Heritage Walk
Jones Falls Trail
Mount Vernon Cultural
Walk
National Historic Seaport
Scenic Byway
Pennsylvania Avenue
Heritage Trail
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