Discovering Maryland’s civil rights history: new travel resources unveiled

Unveiling new travel resources for Maryland’s year of civil rights

Maryland has made a significant stride in acknowledging and celebrating its deep-rooted history associated with the civil rights movement. The state tourism office has developed and released a series of new travel resources in collaboration with various state and local partners. These resources include a website, a travel guide, and an interactive story map. The goal is to raise awareness about the historical landmarks tied to the struggle for racial justice and equality in Maryland.

Travel resources to guide you on your journey

The mainstay of the newly released resources is the website which acts as a gateway to uncovering Maryland’s undiscovered histories of the civil rights era. A click on the website takes visitors on a virtual journey through time where they can explore a plethora of primary sources including photographs, documents, and oral stories from individuals who partook in or were deeply affected by the civil rights movement.

The travel guide

In addition to the website, a printable travel guide has also been made available, drawing inspiration from the “Negro Motorist Green Book” – a resource guide utilized by African American travelers during the segregation era. This guide spotlights the significant sites of the civil rights movement in Maryland, allowing visitors to curate their own narrative within a 21st-century context.

The interactive story map

The story map tool is another indispensable ally in this journey of discovery. This resource combines the functionality of a digital map with rich, in-depth stories of the civil rights movement designed to further enrich the visitor’s understanding and engagement with the history of Maryland.

A journey through Maryland’s Civil rights history

Exploring these resources takes visitors on a meaningful journey through the state’s rich civil rights history. They have the opportunity to delve into the lives of prominent figures such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Thurgood Marshall. Also, they can visit places filled with significance to the civil rights movement, including churches, museums, historic districts and sites where important protests took place.

It’s often said that history informs the present and shapes the future. The wealth of resources available makes it easy to get informed and delve deeper into the stories that have shaped Maryland’s past. This venture is just one more way that travelers and history buffs alike can give the past a palpable presence, reminding us of the struggles for and triumphs of civil rights. So whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or a local history enthusiast, be sure to equip yourself with these resources on your next exploration of the ethereal state of Maryland, and immerse yourself in the soul of a place that has so much to offer both intellectually and spiritually.