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ately became known as Solomons
Island.
The quiet life of Calvert County
continued into the 20th century, disrupted
by the outbreak of the First World
War in which many county men were
lost. The period following World War I
saw growth and improvements within
the county. The Second World War
brought a real turning point in Calvert
County history, when Solomons became
a training site for the Navy and Marines.
Growth and change has followed and
the county looks to the future with
confidence.
Things to
See and Do
The Academy of
Natural Sciences'
Estuarine Research
Center
410-586-9700
For more than 30 years, the academy
has explored the interrelationships
between aquatic ecosystems and human
activities on the Patuxent River. Located
on the grounds of Jefferson Patterson
Park and Museum, the facility includes
County BayScapes landscapes and
changing art exhibits.
American Chestnut
Land Trust
410-586-1570
Nature trails run throughout the
watershed of Parker’s Creek and
Governor’s Run which features organized
bird, flower and tree hikes. An
experimental chestnut arboretum and
historic structures are also on site
Annmarie Garden
410-326-4640
Located on St. John’s Creek, three
miles north of Solomons, this is a world-
Our Neighbors
class sculpture garden in the making.
Contemporary sculpture and the natural
landscape contribute to reflection and
the appreciation of art and nature.
Battle Creek Cypress
Swamp Sanctuary
410-535-5327
This 100-acre nature sanctuary
contains the northernmost naturally
occurring stand of bald cypress trees.
There is an elevated boardwalk through
the swamp and a nature center with
natural history exhibits.
Breezy Point Beach
and Campground
410-535-0259
A bay-front park featuring swimming,
fishing, picnicking and camping. Breezy
Point is the perfect getaway to spend the
day exploring the beach and hunting for
fossils.
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear
Power Plant Visitors
Center
The visitors’ center contains exhibits
and displays which trace the history of
Calvert County and the development of
nuclear power. From the overlook,
visitors may view the Chesapeake Bay
and the Baltimore Gas and Electric
Power Plant.
Calvert Cliffs State Park
301-743-7613 ext. 208
A hike through the park’s 1,400
wooded acres ends at the Calvert Cliffs
where visitors may hunt for fossils. The
park is ideal for hiking, fishing and
picnicking.
Calvert Marine Museum
410-326-2042
The museum has exhibits on local
maritime history, the paleontology of
Calvert Cliffs and the estuarine biology
of the Patuxent River and the
Chesapeake Bay. Added attractions
include the Drum Point Lighthouse,
authentically preserved, and the Lore
Oyster House. The museum'’s historic
bugeye, “Wm. B. Tennison,” offers
cruises of Solomons Harbor and the
Patuxent River during summer months.
Chesapeake Beach
Railway Museum
410-257-3892
Housed in the only remaining station
of the Chesapeake Beach Railway
Company, this museum portrays the
early history of the railway company and
amusement park through a collection of
historical photos and artifacts.
Flag Ponds Nature Park
410-586-1477
Contained within this 327-acre park
are wooded uplands, ponds, swamps,
freshwater marshes, sandy beaches and
the Chesapeake Bay. Special facilities
include trails, a pond observation deck,
picnic sites, a fishing pier and beach
where swimming and fossil hunting is
permitted.
Jefferson Patterson
Park and Museum
410-586-8500
This state park and museum is a
550-acre working farm that includes
significant archeological,
historical, environmental and scenic
features. An archeological museum, farm
exhibits, nature trails and picnic facilities
are available.
One-Room Schoolhouse
410-586-0482
“Port Republic School Number 7” was
originally built more than 100 years ago
and is filled with authentic memorabilia
and furnishings.