I’ve lived in Maryland my entire life but didn’t know or appreciate much of the Old Line State’s history — until I toured St. Mary’s City. And this year, the 375th anniversary of Maryland’s founding, is a great time to visit the southern part of the state.

Prince William County, Va., lies just 30 miles south of Washington, D.C. The county is probably best known for its rich Civil War history. It’s part of “The Journey Through Hallowed Ground,” which spans 175 miles from Gettysburg, Pa., to Charlottesville, Va., along Route 15. Our courageous forefathers left their footprints behind for posterity (www.hallowedground.org).
Prince William County, Va., lies just 30 miles south of Washington, D.C. The county is probably best known for its rich Civil War history. It’s part of “The Journey Through Hallowed Ground,” which spans 175 miles from Gettysburg, Pa., to Charlottesville, Va., along Route 15. Our courageous forefathers left their footprints behind for posterity (www.hallowedground.org).