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NAS Pax River Visitor Center Advisory

2020-07-21

Due to staffing shortage at the NAS Patuxent River Visitor Control, there will be a delay in providing services until further notice. Additionally, with the current COVID-19 environment, we are restricting the number of personnel inside the VCC. This is for the safety and well-being of our employees and patrons. We apologize for the inconvenience […]

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Celebrate Black History Month at Harriet Tubman Park

2020-01-29

Weekends in February Offer Inspiring Programs Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center invites everyone to free, family-friendly programs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in February. The park, located near Harriet Tubman’s birthplace in Dorchester County, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and houses an exhibit hall, immersive displays, a […]

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Visitor Center to Relocate to the Calvert Marine Museum

2019-10-09

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces the Solomons Visitor Center will relocate from its current location at the base of Thomas Johnson Bridge to the lobby of the Calvert Marine Museum. The museum is located at 14200 Solomons Island Road South in Solomons. It will be in the front of the lobby so […]

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Harriet Tubman’s Life and Legacy Immortalized

2019-09-02

Film Debuts Sept. 14 at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center The new film, “Harriet Tubman: Soldier of Freedom” debuts September 14 at 2 p.m. at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Dorchester County. The 15-minute short featuring acclaimed actor and narrator Keith David with B. Cherie Patterson portraying Tubman, will be shown […]

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Solomons Visitor Center New Hours Starting May 2

2019-04-25

Department of Economic Development Announces Change to the Solomons Visitor Center Summer Hours The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces the Solomons Visitor Center hours of operation will change beginning Thursday, May 2. New hours of operation will be Thursday and Friday, 12:30-5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The center will […]

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Changes Coming to the Solomons Visitor Center Hours

2018-09-28

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces the Solomons Visitor Center hours of operation will return to a fall/winter schedule beginning Monday, October 1. New hours of operation will be Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The center will be closed Monday through Friday. The fall/winter hours will remain in effect until April 30, […]

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Underground Railroad State Park Celebrates Anniversary

2018-03-09

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park Celebrates Anniversary New Library, Audio-Visual Exhibits and Programs Mark Occasion March 10 – 11 Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center The Maryland Park Service is celebrating the first anniversary of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center in Dorchester County March 10 and […]

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Solomons Visitor Center Returns to Fall/Winter Schedule

2017-09-23

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces the Solomons Visitor Information Center returns to its fall/winter seasonal schedule Oct. 1, 2017. From October through April 30, the center is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Solomons Visitor Information Center is located at 14175 Solomons Island Road South, across […]

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Gov Hogan on Grand Opening of Underground Railroad Visitor Center

2017-03-12

Governor Commits to Full Funding of Harriet Tubman Statue on State House Grounds In honor of Harriet Tubman Day, Governor Larry Hogan today announced the grand opening of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Church Creek, Maryland. The governor joined nearly 500 guests for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, including descendants of Harriet Ross Tubman, […]

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Solomons Visitor Center Returns to Fall/Winter Schedule

2016-10-07

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces the Solomons Visitor Information Center returns to its fall/winter seasonal schedule this week. From October through April 30, the center is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Solomons Visitor Information Center is located at 14175 Solomons Island Road South, across from […]

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