09/16/2026
September is International Underground Railroad Month, when the courageous stories of freedom seekers traveling along the Underground Railroad are told through special events, guided tours, and exhibits.
Learn about these stories on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, where dense cypress swamps, winding rivers, and quiet forests once offered refuge and hidden passage to those fleeing enslavement.
To help you plan your visit, we've released a new guide: Maryland's Underground Railroad: Network to Freedom. The guide highlights National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom sites, tours, maps, and stories of freedom seekers.
Pick up a free copy at any Maryland Welcome Center, where a travel counselor can help you plan your visit. The guide is also available for home delivery or digital download.
More info here: https://bit.ly/4hfx7g5
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📍Janes Island State Park, Somerset County Tourism
