Introduction
58 miles SE of Annapolis, 85 miles SE of Baltimore, 86 miles SE of Washington, D.C., 99 miles S of Wilmington
Since its foundation in 1684, Cambridge has drawn those who love the water. Once a harbor for trading ships taking tobacco to England and later a deepwater port for 20th-century freighters, Cambridge was also a shipbuilding town. The town still draws boaters -- but now they're pleasure boaters.
Cambridge lies just across the Choptank River Bridge from Talbot. Still more of a commercial center than a tourist town, it has its charms. High Street leads to the Choptank -- a lovely stroll with a great view at the end. History buffs, especially those interested in the Civil War era, may be interested in the town's connections with the underground railroad. Nature lovers find it a nice stop on their way to Blackwater Refuge or to a hunting or fishing trip. Visitors planning a Mid-Shore visit to Easton or St. Michaels may prefer this quiet place as a base.
In its prosperity...
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Harriet Tubman Museum
A tribute to Harriet Tubman, a former slave and conductor in the underground railroad, this small museum has exhibits on Tubman, her efforts to...
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Richardson Maritime Museum
Come here to find out what a bugeye is, how a log canoe sails, or what a skipjack was built to do. With builders' models, hand tools, and building...
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Ruark Boatworks
Old wooden boats get a new lease on life at this workshop. Visitors are welcome to take a look, talk to the workers, or take up some tools and...
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