Maryland - Nearby Attractions

Maryland played an important role in the allied campaign of the American Revolution as American and French forces moved through the state in 1781 on their way to Yorktown. The route commemorated by the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail passes through communities, waterways, and landscapes connected to the movement and support of the allied armies.

In September 1781, American and French troops marched through Maryland as they advanced south toward Virginia during the final phase of the campaign against British forces. The allied armies passed through communities including Elkton, Baltimore, Annapolis, and areas surrounding the Chesapeake Bay while coordinating transportation, supplies, and troop movements.

Maryland also played a broader role throughout the Revolutionary War. The Chesapeake Bay served as an important transportation corridor, and Annapolis briefly served as the capital of the United States following the war. Maryland communities contributed soldiers, supplies, and political support to the American cause and the allied effort.

Today, historic sites across Maryland preserve locations associated with the route of march, Revolutionary War history, and the broader story of the Franco American alliance.

Together, these places allow visitors to explore Maryland’s role in the allied campaign and follow the movement of the armies that helped secure victory at Yorktown.

State and Local Historic Sites

These sites interpret the movement of American and French forces through Maryland in 1781, as well as key locations associated with the Revolutionary War and the broader history of the allied campaign.

Belair Mansion

Belmont Manor and Historic Park

Elk Landing

Fell’s Point

Havre de Grace Visitor Center

Poplar Hill

Montpelier Mansion

Port Tobacco Camp

Principio Furnace

Rising Sun Inn

Rodgers Tavern

Snow Hill Manor

White Swan Tavern

Musuems and Cultural Attractions

Museums and cultural institutions across Maryland preserve artifacts, documents, and stories from the Revolutionary War era. These sites help interpret the movement of the allied armies, the strategic importance of the Chesapeake region, and the broader history of the American Revolution.

Baltimore National Heritage Area

Mount Clare Museum

U.S. Naval Academy Museum