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This Hidden Secondhand Bookstore In Maryland Will Make You Feel Like You’re Inside A Novel

Somewhere between the cornfields and the Chesapeake Bay, the small town of Trappe, Maryland is keeping a very good secret. The Unicorn Bookshop is that secret, and once you find it, you’ll wonder how you ever spent a weekend any other way. Let’s be honest about something for a...

Trappe, MD · 6d
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Hidden Libraries That Hold America’s Literary Treasures

The Folger Shakespeare Library: A Vault of Elizabethan Secrets The Folger Shakespeare Library: A Vault of Elizabethan Secrets (image credits: wikimedia) Tucked just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the Folger Shakespeare Library is a true marvel for lovers of literature and history. Many people walk past its understated façade every day without ... Read more The post Hidden Libraries That Hold America’s Literary Treasures appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Washington, DC · 3d

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It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories

Some states quietly watch history pass by. Maryland doesn’t do that. Despite its small footprint, this mid-Atlantic state has given America some of its most powerful symbols, its most enduring traditions, and a few hard truths it didn’t always want to hear. From national anthems to military culture, from federal power to unflinching television, Maryland ... Read more The post It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Maryland · 21h

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The Country Club at Woodmore Signals a Renewed Era for its Membership

MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland — This winter, The Country Club at Woodmore will finish a multi-year, $1.9 million capital investment project, which is already delivering significant improvements to the historic layout, as part of a renewed commitment to its members. Located near Washington, D.C., Woodmore offers an unmatched 18-hole golf experience...

Mitchellville, MD · 2d
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Documentary about La Plata tornados airs on 100th anniversary

Stanley Preston was eating dinner at the Charles Restaurant and Bar in La Plata after a day of filming a documentary when it dawned on him that he was sitting in an area that saw devastation. “It’s incredible that we’re sitting here after seeing what the 2002 tornado did to the town,” Preston, director of the documentary “Unseen Hooks,” said. The documentary was going to be only about the 1926 tornado, which swept through La Plata a century ago and killed 13 children and two adults, but many people still alive today remember the 2002 tornado, Anthony Puzzilla, historian and executive producer of the documentary, said. The documentary tells the story of how La Plata was struck by two of the most powerful tornadoes on record. It will be shown on Nov. 9 on Maryland Public Television, 100 years after the 1926 tornado, and was shown at the Utopia Film Festival in Greenbelt last month. “It just seemed like a meteorological anomaly,” Preston said. “They’re still amazed that it could even happen.” While the town is still known for its tornadoes, it gained relationships with other jurisdictions, Mayor Jeannine E. James said during the screening premier of the documentary on

La Plata, MD · 2d

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Port Tobacco Players Presents An Encore Presentation Of “Unseen Hooks: The La Plata Tornadoes Of 1926 & 2002”

The following is a press release from Port Tobacco Players. Winner of Best Documentary at the 2026 Utopia Film Festival. Join us for the encore presentation of the documentary Unseen Hooks. Discover the chaos and horror of a town experiencing not one but two devastating tornadoes in less than a century, along with remarkable stories of heroism, resilience, stoicism, and even humor. Learn how the disaster became the catalyst for building a consolidated school and full-service hospital and establishing the county’s first volunteer fire department. Experience the powerful story of how a community came together, overcame unimaginable trauma and destruction, and learned to rise and build again.

La Plata, MD · 2d

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Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn gets Baltimore street named in her honor

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was in Baltimore on Wednesday, where a street in the Baltimore Peninsula was named in her honor.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Weekend Round Up November 5, 2026

This Weekend Round-Up starts tonight: It’s Lalo Tequila night at the Ritz-Carlton. On Saturday, sample suds at the Fall DC Beer Fest. Do you hanker for hot cider? Then grab your helmet for a 10-, 30- or 60-mile ride benefiting the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. This weekend’s dance experiences: disco at the Phillips Collection and Bharatanatyam and Bollywood fusion at Dance Loft on 14.

Washington, DC · 22h

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This Maryland Musical Wonderland Is a Huge Destination for Guitar Players and Gear Fans

Some of the instruments at this Maryland music store stay in warehouses because there simply isn’t enough showroom space. That’s a remarkable problem for a shop already packed with guitars, amplifiers, pedals, and equipment for just about every kind of musician. Guitar fans can browse electric and acoustic...

Maryland · 2d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 13h

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‘Maryland Farm & Harvest’ returns to MPT for 14th season beginning Nov. 10

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Maryland Public Television’s original series “Maryland Farm & Harvest” will premiere its 14th season on Nov. 10, exploring the state’s agricultural industry through 13 new half-hour episodes, network officials announced. The weekly series airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on MPT and streams online via mpt.org/livestream, the free PBS app, and MPT’s […]

Maryland · 21h

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COSMIC Symphony To Perform Free Holiday Concerts In Southern Maryland Dec. 12-13

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — COSMIC Symphony will celebrate the holiday season with two free concerts in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties this December. The performances will feature music from Frozen, Harry Potter and traditional Christmas favorites. The orchestra’s holiday program, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, will take...

Calvert County, MD · 1d

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FINAL DAYS: Longtime Capital Gazette Photographer Paul W. Gillespie Hosting Solo Exhibition at Chesapeake Arts Center

Longtime Capital Gazette photographer Paul W. Gillespie will open a new solo exhibition at Chesapeake Arts Center in September, offering a look at the personal photography he creates beyond his newspaper assignments. The exhibition, “Every Picture Tells a Story, Don’t It? People, Places, and Passing Moments”, will run from September...

Brooklyn Park, MD · 19h

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Powwow Dancing, Native Recipes, And Storytelling: Anne Arundel Libraries Announce Native American Heritage Events

ANNAPOLIS — Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following events at area libraries to recognize Native American Heritage Month. Presenters from the Maryland State Archives will share resources and stories of the Native American experience in Maryland. Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers. Date: Saturday, Nov. 21. Time:...

Anne Arundel County, MD · 2d

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Germantown Family’s Extravagant Christmas Display Returns This Month

The Salgado Family Christmas Display will return to Hope International Church at 15817 Barnesville Road in Boyds on Sunday, November 22, 2026, with opening night beginning at 6pm. The free walk-through display will be open on select nights through January 1, 2027. The display features thousands of Christmas lights, holiday...

Boyds, MD · 1d

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Close to Home: Jochums add their own chapter to townhouse’s long-standing story

A stately Federal townhouse on Oronoco Street is witness to more than two centuries of Alexandria’s rich history. The home was built in 1795 as an investment for John Potts Jr., the first secretary of George Washington’s Potomac Company. In 1799, he deeded the property for $12,000 to William Fitzhugh of Chatham, a former delegate to the Continental Congress.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Meet Garrett and Allie: Stunning Sandhill Crane Display at Maryland Zoo

Learn about these birds' migratory habits and meet Garrett and Allie, two residents of the Maryland Zoo's aviary.

Maryland · 1d

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From Seinfeld To The Muppets: 10 Famous People Who Attended The University Of Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The University of Maryland is one of our state’s most recognized institutions, but did you know that a plethora of famous writers, actors and CEOs attended UMD over the years? Between the comedic genius of Larry David and the CEO of Under Armour, we’ve identified 10 famous individuals who are proud alumni of the University of Maryland.

College Park, MD · 3d

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Veterans Day 2026: Discounts & Deals

Here is a list of local businesses providing discounts and freebies for Veterans Day 2026. Offers are subject to change and may vary by location. Some promotions are available only at participating locations. Veterans should bring proof of military service, such as a military ID, VA card, DD214 or other accepted documentation.

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d