Civil War 150: The Baltimore and Maryland Commemoration

Patriotism, honor, slavery and civil liberties, these were the issues that Marylanders faced in 1861. Baltimore, a divided city in a divided state in a divided nation, witnessed the first bloodshed in a conflict that gave America a “new birth of freedom.” Baltimore and Maryland commemorate the turbulent and critical years in which the city was occupied and the state became a battleground.

Click here to see a list of commemoration events and special exhibitions and learn more about Baltimore and Maryland’s roles in the Civil War.

Civil War Itineraries

Bring the history to life by visiting some of the sites and attractions that played important roles in Baltimore and around the region during the Civil War. Walk in the footsteps of the past by following one of several itineraries that tour the landscape of the Civil War in Baltimore and throughout Maryland.