Talbot County’s Plein Air Festival Honored with Maryland Tourism Award

The Avalon Foundation, in collaboration with the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, has been awarded the Transactional Opportunities Award at the 2024 Maryland Tourism Awards. This recognition, presented during the 43rd Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Harford County acknowledges the significant impact of the Plein Air Easton Competition and Arts […]

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Governor Hogan Proclaims September as 4th Annual International Underground Railroad Month

Month-long Celebration Highlights Maryland’s Freedom Fighters ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed September 2022 as the 4th annual International Underground Railroad Month in Maryland. The month acknowledges the significance of the Underground Railroad, and all those involved, for its contribution to the eradication of slavery in the United States and as a cornerstone for the more comprehensive […]

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Destination Maryland Magazine Unveiled by Maryland Office of Tourism

Remarkable Scenic Byways Road Trips, A Solo Travel Article, and a Sampling of Iconic Family-Owned Restaurants Featured BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism announces the release of the 2022 Destination Maryland Magazine. This year’s free, full-color magazine retains the traditional regional listings of museums, attractions, history & heritage sites, arts […]

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