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A quiet, not-so-secret way to travel sanely between Washington, D.C., and New York City involves a delightful ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Operating since 1964, the ferry system connects Lewes, Del., with Cape May, N.J., giv-ing vehicle passengers a welcome relief from the traffi c stress of I-95.

Operating 365 days of the year, including major holidays, the ferry is a delightful experi-ence for warm-weather passengers who are often treated to memorable sightings of whales, dol-phins, and assorted birds making annual migra-tions along the Atlantic fl yway.

The ferry is a favorite with a wide variety of travelers from international tourists to RV users exploring the East Coast. It’s also a favorite for participants in the annual spring Police Unity Tour bicycle journey in honor of fallen brethren. Throughout the year, it’s common to travel with ever-young snowbirds, as well as school and Scout groups compet-ing in various sporting events on both sides of the bay.

“The ferry is a great travel choice for anyone who prefers breathing in fresh air and admiring stunning sunsets while still mov-ing toward their desti-nation,” said the ferry’s Rhona Bronson.

In a recent survey of travelers, the words used most often to de-scribe the on-board experience were “re-laxing” and “great,” followed closely by “enjoyable,” “wonder-ful,” “awesome,” and just plain “fun.” The Cape May-Lewes Ferry prides itself in hav-ing passengers report they feel like they’re on vacation well before they’ve arrived at fi nal destinations.

“Many families say the kids look forward to the ferry ride as the true beginning of any beach vacation either at the Jersey Shore or Delaware beaches,” Bronson added.

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It was an iconic American scene: dad in the driver’s seat with the family in the car, all headed out on a driving vacation. If you’re of a certain age, you undoubtedly have a similar memory, whether your trip was to the beach, the mountains, to visit family, or to head out for the road trip of a lifetime.

My father was a minister and we lived some distance from family. That meant we spent a good bit of time on the road visiting them. But there were other road trips as well, including one cross-country journey to California and back. It was the summer of 1962; the interstate system was still in its infancy and air travel was more of a luxury than the necessity it seems to be today.

We had planned the month-long trip with an aunt, uncle, and cousin. Dad had purchased a new car and even had those newfangled seat belts installed. Our excitement grew as the departure date neared, but I knew Dad’s excitement was at a peak when he read his last sermon to the congre-gation. I’d never heard him read a sermon verba-tim in my life!

That vacation, more than a half-century ago, still stands out in my mind and the minds of my cousin and my aunt, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. We can still recall moments and activi-ties from the trip that make us feel closer to my parents and my uncle who are no longer with us.

I can think of nothing that bridges the genera-tion gap or provides more lasting memories than the travel experiences we share with those we love.

In the fast-paced world we inhabit today, when

Americans leave substantial amounts of vacation time unused and trip planning is often just a few minutes on a website, I heartily recommend taking stock of that iconic American scene. Put dad in the driver’s seat. Pile everybody else in the car. Find your road trip, whether it’s a day trip to go tubing, a weekend getaway to a theme park, or a vacation at the beach or a mountain lake. Or, start planning now for that road trip of a lifetime.

Recreation News and RecreationNews.com are great resources to help with that planning. Each month we uncover new destinations, events, and itineraries for you to check out. Most get you out of the urban/suburban sphere in which most of us live and expose us to something different. In virtually every issue you have your choice of a variety of activities and locales. Dad would have approved.

Dad’s been gone six years this month (he almost made it to 100), but I can still see him at the wheel, pointing out Grandfather Mountain as we traveled in western North Carolina or paying the toll on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Somehow, it keeps him closer.

Not to say that mom can’t do the driving today, but, hey, it’s Father’s Day, right?

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“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” said Forrest Gump, quot-ing wisdom from his mother in the iconic movie bearing the character’s name.

While these words resonate well on so many topics, I refl ect on the traveler’s view of this. My life’s travels seem to revolve around my monthly publishing cycle, which builds to a crescendo around the 20th of each month when the print edi-tion goes to press, so my vacations typically fall between the 20th and 30th on any given month.

On one such vacation, we were visiting the land of my paternal heritage, Estonia, a small nation on the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. Because the country is too small for a sizeable international airport, we fl ew into Helsinki, Finland, where we would take a 90-minute ferry ride across the Bal-tic Sea to Estonia.

Being a land of harsh winters, we determined it best to visit Estonia during the summer months and we landed in Helsinki on June 21. Excited to see a new nation and new capital city, we were startled to see it was almost a ghost town. Where the heck was everyone on this absolutely gorgeous

early summer day? As he was taking us from the airport to the

ferry, our cabbie explained that it was the sum-mer solstice, a holiday where all the citizens fl ee to countryside cabins to enjoy the fi rst day of sum-mer — and the longest day of the year — in natural splendor. Even better, it happened to fall on a Saturday.

I recall early geography lessons with the ex-tremes of the North Pole and South Pole going from 24 hours of sun to 24 hours of darkness back and forth every six months, while the tropics re-main constant year-round on sunrise and sunset times. Of course, everyone else is somewhere in between.

This was pretty far north, right near the Arctic Circle and, wow, it was pretty extreme. You easily had suffi cient light to say cut your lawn at 1:00 in the morning if you wanted and really didn’t need headlights on vehicles at any time. It seemed to hover around early dusk for a long time through the night. It made evening quite enjoyable, but falling asleep really required some room-darken-ing shades.

Sure, the trip delivered on the promises we had hoped for: a connection to my heritage, visual beauty, historical interest, and cultural discovery. But you never know what else will cross your path through luck and serendipity when you travel, like experiencing the majesty of the solstice not far from the Arctic Circle.

Yes, travel, like a box of chocolates, is pre-dictably delicious, and when you bite into it, it’s often a pleasant sur-prise. Are you ready to enjoy your next bite?

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4 ~ Editor’s Note

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6 ~ Travel Line

8 ~ Somerset’s water trails

10 ~ Mid-Atlantic water adventures

12 ~ St. Mary’s lighthouses and history

14 ~ Cruise Corner

14 ~ Garrett County family fun

16 ~ Chambersburg’s burning

18 ~ Harford County’s Civil War past

19 ~ Pennsylvania overview

20 ~ Martinsburg’s ODDFest

22 ~ Morgantown festivals

24 ~ Calendar of events

28 ~ Route 39’s majestic drive

30 ~ Summer fun in Wytheville

32 ~ A Colonial Fourth

33 ~ Sophisticated Fauquier County

34 ~ Explore Sussex County

35 ~ Family Travel

36 ~ Adventures in Taste

37 ~ Wine Doctor

38 ~ Music Festivals

38 ~ Culture

TABLE OF CONTENTSLife’s travels are like a box of chocolates

The long-awaited Gotthard Base Tunnel of-ficially opens in Switzerland this month, followed by several months of security and technical tests before regular train service is fully operational by the end of the year.

Under construction for more than 17 years and considered Switzerland’s “construction of the cen-tury,” the tunnel extends 57 kilometers (35 miles) at a maximum depth of 2,300 meters (7,545 feet), which makes it the longest and deepest tunnel on earth. Trains will zip through the tunnel in 20 min-utes at speeds of up to 250 kilometers (155 miles) per hour between Zurich on the German border to Ticino on the Italian border, cutting travel time across Switzerland and, indeed, across Europe.

This engineering marvel is the feature of a spe-cial exhibit that runs through Oct. 23 at the Swiss Museum of Transport in the beautiful village of Lucerne. The country’s most popular museum tells the history of mobility and communication via ex-hibits, interactive stations, films, and simulations.

The completion of the tunnel does not mean an end to the popular Gotthard railway route, which began in 1882 when rail travel was fairly new to Switzerland. Travelers will still have the option of traveling over the old route, which climbs from 470 to 1,100 meters, crosses 205 bridges, and passes through a series of tunnels.

The new tunnel will give passengers more travel options — via the new faster route, the slower old route, or a combination of both in one trip.

To see most of Switzerland’s beautiful land-scape, buy tickets for the 1,280-kilometer (750-mile) Grand Train Tour, which travels over eight connecting train routes and takes you to UNESCO World Heritage sites, medieval villages, glacier lakes, scenic alpine mountains, open air museums, and some of the world’s greatest engineering proj-ects (bridges, viaducts, and historic castles). On

the grand tour, passengers get to enjoy the best of the Swiss travel experience and to visit all four of the country’s language districts.

Options and savingsPassengers also have the option of traveling on

one or more portions of the tour and may begin and end travel at any point — Zurich to St. Gallen, St. Gallen to Lucerne, Lucerne to Montreaux via In-terlochen Ost, Montreaux to Zermatt, St. Moritz to Lugano, Lugano to Lucerne, or Lucerne to Zurich. (grandtraintour.swisstravelsystem.com/en)

Prior to your trip to Switzerland, consider pur-chasing a Swiss Travel Pass, an all-in-one-ticket that provides travel by rail, road, and waterway throughout the country. (swiss-pass.ch/swiss-pass) Families may also want to get a Swiss Family Card, free of charge at all staffed Swiss railway stations. With the card, children under 16 travel on Swiss public transport free of charge when accompanied by at least one parent who has a Swiss Travel Sys-tem ticket. Unaccompanied children under the age of 16 get a 50 percent discount on the entire range of Swiss Travel System tickets.

This year there’s a new Globi Express train for children — a decorated railcar which travels the Zentralbahn route from Lucerne to Engelbert. Travelers with a Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Travel Pass Flex also receive a 50 percent discount on ad-mission to the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Lucerne is an excellent travel base if you’re planning to do the Grand Tour. (luzern.com/grandtour) You’ll be able to take advantage of other train experiences in the area, such as the world’s steepest cogwheel railway and the cable car to Mount Pilatus. And, the village has a pleth-ora of special events on tap this summer.

The Lucerne Festival, now in its 77th year, will offer music ranging from Mozart to modernists, Aug. 12–Sept. 11. (lucernefestival.ch/en) This sum-mer, Mount Rigi celebrates its 200th anniversary with several events, including Mark Twain The-ater, literature on the mountain, and steam train rides. (rigi.ch)

Train news around the Mid-Atlantic

You can get to almost anywhere in North Amer-ica from Washington’s Union Station via Amtrak, which also operates high-speed Acela trains that connect Washington and New York City in less than three hours. There are north-south trains that make train travel possible from New England to Florida and east-west trains via Chicago that reach all the way to the West Coast.

Amtrak offers a number of special travel packages that center around some of the nation’s most visited areas, including national parks. (amtrak.com)

The 100th birthday of the National Park Service is being celebrated with weekly events through October at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa. (nps.gov) Among the multiple offer-ings are train excursions from Tobyhanna to the highest railroad station on the Delaware, Lackawa-nna & Western Railroad main line on June 4, July 12, Aug. 27, and Oct. 9. A Father’s Day buffet and train excursion from Lackawanna to Moscow takes

place June 19, and a Founder’s Day celebration featuring historic displays, a car show, and train excursion at Delaware Water Gap will be held June 25. Railfest 2016 is planned for Sept. 3–4, and a fall excursion over the Pocono Plateau leaves from East Stroudsburg on Oct. 8. (nps.gov/stea)

Closer to the D.C. area, you can celebrate at the annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival on June 4, 10:00am–3:00pm. It’s a family-friendly celebra-tion of the area’s rich railroad history that features train memorabilia, specialty vendors, live perfor-mances, and train rides. You can take scenic train rides to Clifton on June 4 and special rides aboard the Virginia Transportation Museum’s historic J611 to Front Royal on June 4 and 5. (visitmanassas.org)

July Fourth CelebrationsWith Independence Day just a month away, it’s

not too early to make plans. If you’re looking for a huge full-day celebration that includes a parade, a concert, and spectacular fireworks in the Washing-ton area, the National Mall is the place to be, and make sure to arrive early.

The parade starts at Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street at 11:45am. “A Capitol Fourth Con-cert,” featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and several pop artists, takes place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, 8:00–9:30pm, with admis-sion beginning at 3:00pm. Festivities conclude with the fireworks show at dark.

In addition to the National Mall, you can also see the fireworks from the Marine Corps War Memo-rial in Arlington, Va., special areas of the Potomac River on the Virginia side, and the Air Force Me-morial on the Columbia Pike.

Also on July Fourth, special family programs at the National Archives celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 10:00am–5:30pm.

A Red, White, and Blue Celebration is planned at Mount Vernon that includes daytime fireworks, a naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, mili-tary reenactments, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a special wreath-laying ceremony, a patriotic concert by the National Concert Band of America, free birthday cake while it lasts, and a visit from “Gen. and Mrs. Washington,” plus a wheat harvesting demonstration at the Pioneer Farmer site. The Washingtons will be available for photos throughout the day.

Nearby Alexandria, Va., combines its birthday and Fourth of July celebration with a special event in Oronoco Bay Park. Colonial Williamsburg cel-ebrates the holiday with live entertainment, a dra-matic reading of the Declaration of Independence, performances by the Fifes and Drums, an open-air performance by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and fireworks, 5:00–9:20pm.

In Maryland, Baltimore celebrates Indepen-dence Day with music and fireworks, visible from several areas of the city, including Federal Hill, Fells Point, and Harbor East. Annapolis offers a parade, music by the Naval Academy’s Concert Band, and fireworks, best seen from the City Dock. Ocean City has a free concert and fireworks in two locations, North Division Street and Northside Park.

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They came in low: two Canada geese, in echelon, beating their way in from Tangier Sound.

These were not half-domesticated residents of some suburban park or golf course. Rather, they were wild

migrators, heading north toward their arctic nesting grounds. For the pair of kayakers paddling the Monie Bay Water Trail, the powerful birds passed right at eye level, close enough to hear the wind through their pinions.

The Monie Water Trail is one of three established water trail com-plexes that make Maryland’s Somer-set County a singular destination for fl atwater paddlers and wilderness explorers.

For discovering the Chesapeake Bay’s treasured wetlands, people-powered craft offer an opportunity for close encounters. Somerset’s water trails carry beginners and experts alike past mounded musk-rat hutches, legions of periwinkles climbing the spartina grass, foxes hunting the high ground, and fl ights of birds, both native and migrators. Fish break the calm surface of wind-ing “guts” and “leads,” and dia-mondback terrapins, back from near extinction, lay their eggs in the mud-banks and bask on half-submerged logs.

Monie is Somerset’s newest water trail system. The three trails launch into Dames Quarter Creek near Deal, and enter a stretching expanse of wetlands. The 2.3-mile Fanney’s Gut Trail and the 2.7-mile Dames Quarter Creek Trail are suitable for all skill levels, while the 8.64-mile Marsh Gut and Bay Point Trail can challenge in-termediate and advanced paddlers,

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The American Canoe Associa-tion has named the six paddle trails around and through Janes Island to their inaugural list of North Ameri-ca’s best paddle trails. All park trails have established GPS waypoints and aluminum trail marker signs covered with a highly refl ective fi lm.

All routes begin at the park’s boat launching area where two launch-ing platforms ease entries and exits. “This is a place for beginners,” said park ranger Sarah Richwine. “The Yellow Trail is a 45-minute paddle to a sandy beach on Tangier Sound. There are no unsafe conditions, and there are not many places where you will feel that secluded.”

Most of the park’s water trails are protected from wind and current, and provide model conditions for both experienced and novice pad-dlers. Three primitive backcountry campsites, located along the trails, enable paddlers to experience an overnight expedition into a world

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Nine miles out into Tangier Sound, Smith Island preserves a traditional watermen’s community and more than 8,000 acres of tidal marshlands, punc-tuated by myriad creeks and passages ideal for paddling. Seven marked trails connect the three villages and penetrate into some of the island’s most pristine marshes. Though the island currently does not have any rental canoes or kayaks, the island freight boats will carry private craft for an additional cost.

Newcomers to Somerset’s water trails can bene-fit from paddling with a local guide service. Eileen Cross’ Rockcreek Kayak Tours can outfit paddlers with boats and gear and lead the way into the wild marshes of Dames Quarter Creek or the Monie Bay Component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Cross tailors her tours to the guests’ interests and abilities. From half-day beginners’ trips to extended adventures, Rockcreek can provide lunches and, on the proper tides, a stop at an isolated sandy beach. (rock-creekkayak.com)

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Choosing a whitewater rafting destination? Prefer to paddle in calmer waters or laze along in a tube for your adventure? Knowing a bit about the rivers in the region can help you decide where to dip your paddle.

The Mid-Atlantic region offer a great combination of challenging rapids and flat, slow-moving rivers that drain into the Chesapeake Bay. Many outfitters along the rivers also offer other outdoor adventure ac-tivities like zip lines, canopy tours, aerial adventure parks, stand up paddle boards, mountain biking, and fishing. Multi-day river camping is increasingly popular, with outfitters providing varying levels of gear and guides.

Southern West VirginiaThe New River provides plenty of

excitement for whitewater enthusi-asts with several Class II–III rapids.

The New River begins in western North Carolina and flows through Virginia into West Virginia. Through its journey in Virginia, the river flows through spectacular, untamed moun-tain scenery complete with craggy

rock cliffs and magnificent gorges. Even though fall is the season for standard dam releases, the lower New River and the Gauley River are even more robust in the spring and summertime. West Virginia’s New River Gorge is worth the visit itself.

Also in West Virginia: the Green-brier River, a tributary of the New River, and one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the east.

Northern West VirginiaThe Cheat River Canyon is a

spring run, and the whole canyon was just purchased by the Nature Conservancy.

“The only truly good way to see the canyon is from a boat,” said Wendy Hart, owner of Cheat River Outfitters. But, go for the canyon run before the end of June, she said, since summer water levels are often too low to navigate the route. In the summer, try the Cheat Narrows run instead.

VirginiaThe Shenandoah is a timeless

source of “relaxing floats down the river,” said Don Roberts, owner of

Front Royal Canoe. The river is good for beginners,

featuring Class I–III rapids, and best times are from April through August. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle the South Fork of the Shenandoah, a 28-mile stretch that showcases the Shenandoah Valley, offering views of the Massanutten Mountains and the peaks of Shenandoah National Park. Paddlers can launch at Bixler’s Ferry Bridge, then go for 13 miles to a sandy beach near the Class II High Cliff Rapids.

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Maryland’s waterways range from wild and scenic whitewater rivers to placid reservoirs, to pounding ocean waves, to secluded tidal creeks on the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. “With all of those different types of waterways, the rec-reational options are almost endless: surf, boogie board, windsurf, stand up paddleboard, fish, crab, clam, swim, sail, cruise, or paddle” said Connie Yingling, of the Maryland tourism office.

PennsylvaniaThe Susquehanna — and its tributary, the Juniata

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Rocks State Park is worth a visit; try a hike along the Camp Echo Trail. These rivers are good entry-level experiences for rafters, and also offer fine canoeing.

The Susquehanna Water Trail stretches 53 miles from the Mason-Dixon Line to Harrisburg. Much of this route is largely undeveloped and wild, and there are 22 primitive campsites on 20 islands along this stretch.

Don’t forget about the Lehigh River, advises Nancy Pilecki, who helps plan rafting excursions with Whitewater Challengers.

“Water releases happen on the Lehigh starting in May and continuing to October,” she said.

Want a quick tubing fix? Try Pequea Creek for a one-hour tubing float which alternates between very calm sections to more rapid areas.

DelawareWith its beaches and tidal wetlands, Southern

Delaware offers a combination appeal well repre-sented by outfitters like Delaware Board Sports, which specializes in paddle boards, but also rents kayaks and offers windsurfing lessons.

In the northern part of the state, try canoeing, kayaking, or tubing down the historic Brandywine River.

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It’s easier than it used to be to plan your pad-dling adventures. The past five years, more than ever before, have brought new water trails and the development of existing ones. Water trails are usually supported through a combination of local, state, and federal funds and can be found through-out the Mid-Atlantic, from the mountains to the sea-shore. They’re essentially mapped routes made available, online and in print material, for water-bound adventurers.

Some water trails are local gems tied to a single section of a river while one of the biggest — the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, administered by the National Park Service — stretches for 3,000 miles across Virginia, Mary-land, Delaware, and D.C. (smithtrail.net)

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There are plenty of great kayaking opportunities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Southern Maryland’s St. Mary’s County is home to a treasure trove of attractions.

Check out St. Clement’s Island Mu-seum, located on the Potomac River overlooking the place where Lord Baltimore’s first settlers landed in the New World on March 25, 1634. The museum concentrates on Maryland’s earliest history, the region’s water-men, and Potomac River heritage.

Visitors to the museum learn the story of Maryland’s founding and trace the route of the first brave colo-nists who made the risky crossing of the ocean in two tiny wooden ships — The Ark, a 360-ton ship, and The Dove, a mere 60 tons. Learn about the political landscape of the 16th and 17th centuries. George Calvert wanted to found a colony based on religious tolerance, not just for Cath-olics, but all religions.

On arrival, these new Colonists would each receive 100 acres of land per adult, and 50 acres for each child. On board were 17 Catholic men, three Jesuit priests, one Jew,

just a small number of women, and about 140 others who were mostly Protestant.

On Nov. 23, 1633, the two ships sailed from England. Almost four months later they landed on an is-land they named for St. Clement, the patron saint of sailors. The Catholics had celebrated the feast of St. Clem-ent on the day of their departure from England. (stmarysmd.com/ recreate/museums)

St. Clement’s Island, now a Mary-land state park, is open to the public for hiking, picnicking (with public picnic tables), and bird watching. A 40-foot-tall cross on the island serves as a memorial to the first Colonists who sought religious tolerance.

Also at the location are The Blackistone Lighthouse, a dory boat exhibit, and an authentic one-room Charlotte Hall schoolhouse from about 1820. All areas are handi-capped-accessible and there are many special events and programs throughout the year.

During boating season, a water

taxi shuttles visitors back and forth, and for those with their own craft, docking is available as well.

Insider tip: Don’t miss the Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival on July 11. Only 800 seats are available and they sell out every year.

Also in the area is the Piney Point Lighthouse, which was built in 1836 and is now one of only four light-houses remaining on the Potomac River. Visit the Piney Point Light-house Museum and Historic Park and learn about the history of the light-house, as well as the U-1105 Black Panther Shipwreck Preserve and the

Potomac River’s maritime history. Enjoy a guided tour of the lighthouse and the keeper’s quarters.

View the collection of four his-toric wooden vessels including a 67-foot skipjack, an 84-foot bugeye, a period-specific log canoe, and a genuine Potomac River dory boat. The exhibits help you to understand a waterman’s life of working the wa-ters of the Potomac for crabs, fish, and oysters.

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What is it about lighthouses that capture our imaginations? Standing stalwart against the test of sea, time, wind, and weather, these beacons have guided mariners since the dawn of seafaring.

Lighthouses are a refl ection of days gone by.

Many of their functions have been replaced by modern technologies that fail to possess the ro-mantic charms of lighthouses. There’s a wide variety of architecture, as well as geographical locations, associated with lighthouses. Many are said to be haunted, which only serves to increase our fascination with them and stimulate our imagi-nation. The Chesapeake Bay abounds with light-houses. And the best way to see those lighthouses is by boat.

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fi shing trips, and water skiing and wakeboarding lessons. Or, try stand up paddle boarding along the banks of this extensive mountain lake.

Next, challenge the whitewater at Adventure Sports Center International — the world’s only mountain-top artifi cial whitewater course. Pumps generating a fl ow of up to 250,000 gallons per minute and hydraulically operated fl aps tune the water to run from Class II to Class IV along the circular, one-third-mile course. The center offers guided two-hour rafting trips, single-person infl at-able kayak (“duckie”) instruction and rentals, and whitewater kayaking classes. You can also attempt the course on a river board, riding through the tor-rents of water on basically a boogie board, face fi rst, through the rapids.

Off the water, adventures continue at ASCI with rock-climbing classes on 60-foot-high cliffs, and mountain biking and hiking within the Fox Run Recreation Area. The county features state parks with miles and miles of hiking trails in serene and verdant forested mountains.

Wisp Resort’s varied offeringsAt Wisp Resort, warm weather activities in-

clude mountain biking down trails adjacent the ski slopes, geocaching, disc golf, and scenic chair lift rides.

For an absolute hoot, take a mountain Seg-way tour. Ride up and down the slopes and through the woods atop a Segway specially fi t with large, knobby tires. It’s just plain fun. Or, scream down through the woods on the Mountain Coaster. This gravity-fed coaster allows riders to careen along 1,300 vertical feet of serpentine metal track in individual cars.

Brakes may be used to control velocity through the twisting turns. But, for maximum fun, don’t touch those brakes! Wisp also now boasts three aerial adventure parks.

For those looking to enjoy the treasures of the county at a slower pace, the charming town of Oakland is a great place to unwind with cafés, an-tique shops, boutiques, and a wine bar.

You can simply enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous scenery while playing golf. Wisp Resort has two courses — the Fantasy Valley Course, which is ranked one of the “Top 100 Must Play Courses in the Mid- Atlantic,” and the Lodestone Course de-signed by top golfer Irwin Hale.

No matter what your budget, Garrett County can accommodate with discounted family hotel pack-ages at Wisp, camp sites and RV areas, rental cab-ins, and a variety of bed-and-breakfast locations. A wide array of mountain and lakeside houses and condos also are available to rent.

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In addition to breathtaking views only available from the water, he narrates the trip with fascinating bay history, local insights, and explanations of the bay’s sensitive and beautiful eco-system.

A wide variety of cruising options are available:

Sunset Pursuit An hour-and-a-half boat trip around Tilghman

Island, this tour provides a close-up look at Sharps Island Lighthouse, returning as the sun sets over the bay. It’s only $40 per adult and half price for children under 12, plus tax and gratuity.

Insider tip: Bring a nice bottle of wine to enjoy.

Passage to “5” Visit fi ve historic lighthouses: Sharps Island,

Bloody Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, and Bal-timore Lighthouse — all of which can be seen in detail by boat. Enjoy fantastic photo ops and a nar-rative history of every light. Cost is $80 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, and just half price for chil-dren under 12.

Northern Chesapeake Lighthouse ExpeditionOur favorite, this is an all-day trip visiting 10

light structures. Experience the pristine Eastern Shore and the changing heavy industrial area of Sparrows Point. A stop for lunch at Tolchester Beach is included. Cost is $175 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, and just half price for children under 12.

Southern Chesapeake Lighthouse ExpeditionThis is a two-day trip covering 13 lighthouses

and structures. Lunch on historic Tangier Island of-fers choices of four restaurants and a museum tour. Then, spend the night in the quaint town of Onan-cock, Va., which has a number of fi ne restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts.

This trip is a mid- to high-level adventure ex-perience. It has been described as the “best lighthouse experience on Chesapeake Bay” by seasoned lighthouse visitors. Cost is $280 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, and just half price for children under 12.

Plan ahead and book your slot now. You’ll be creating an experience that you just can wait to tell your friends about. Call 410-886-2215 for more in-formation and to book your adventure.

We strongly recommend that while in the area you fi nd out about all the other options from Talbot County Tourism. (tourtalbot.org) It is an incredibly beautiful location that begs to be explored: Towns large and small are full of shopping, dining, art galleries, museums, and fascinating architecture, while there also are many recreational adventures, including kayaking, boating, biking, and nature preserves.

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The Thomas Point lighthouse is the most recognizable lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay and was manned until 1986.

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Wisp Resort offers three aerial adventures, including the Spider Monkey Adventure.

Totem Pole Playhouse, located in Pennsylva-nia’s Caledonia State Park and equidistant from the historic towns of Gettysburg and Chambersburg, celebrates its 66th summer season with a stellar lineup of productions that will excite theatergoers of every age and taste.

The season opens with the premier of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, one of two scheduled com-edy firsts.

Running May 27–June 12, the production stars Emmy Award-winning actress Loretta Swit, of TV’s popular M*A*S*H series, as a feisty retiree who hires a young dance instructor to give her lessons. The couple bonds to the steps of the tango, waltz, and other intricate dances.

It will literally be a night of “dancing with the stars.”

The nostalgic musical Forever Plaid returns by popular demand in an all-new production running June 17–July 3.

Four present-day students from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music are featured as the harmonic quartet in the style of such popular 1950s groups as the Four Freshman and the Hi-Los. The “70-somethings” in the audience will thrill to such tunes as “Moments to Re-member” and “Three Coins in the Foun-tain,” and the classic plot will enthrall millennials, too.

One Slight Hitch, running July 8–24, is a hilarious new PG-13 comedy directed by comedian Louis Black.

What can possibly go wrong on the day of a bride’s backyard wedding when the soon-to-be groom comes face-to-face with his intended bride’s uninvited old flame? Only everything, in what Totem Pole’s marketing director Stephanie

Allee said “sounds like an episode of Three’s Com-pany.”

Closing out the season in full Broadway mode is the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

A fast-paced, “yuk-a-second” visit to ancient Rome will bring the audience face-to-face with de-lightful young lovers and Toga-wearing, unforget-table characters. This comedy stage classic, which starred Zero Mostel in the movie version, runs July 2–Aug. 14.

Ticket prices in this well-designed, 385-seat theater cost between $15 and $20 per show.

“When I compare what I spent to see two shows on Broadway this past weekend, and I look at their quality compared with Totem Pole (productions), you’re not going to see a difference except for ticket price,” said Allee. “We are very pleased that the ticket prices have stayed the same over the past two years.” (totempoleplayhouse.org)

Ghost whispers seem to float on the air in and around Franklin County’s historic Chambersburg, Pa. They linger on the steps of the town’s court-house, around its clock tower, town square, and stone quarry, and alongside the ubiquitous re-membrance markers up and down its streets.

The spirits of Yankee and Confederate soldiers, as well as abolitionists, though never seen, are nonetheless palpable in some form throughout this town, where the Civil War is burned into its public consciousness.

Each year on the third Saturday of July, the citizens of Chambersburg commemorate the ran-soming and burning of their town by Confederate troops on July 30, 1864, and its subsequent rebirth. The compelling, 45-minute drama is performed on the steps of the original stone courthouse that was set ablaze, unfolding the 150-year-old story in chilling detail.

The momentous re-creation utilizes special lighting and atmospheric effects that simulate the fire inside the structure, as well as the smoke bellowing from its rooftop. The scene becomes a living and breathing stage for the primary actors involved. Scores of extras, dressed as Confederate troops, infiltrate the audience in the square de-manding money.

The realism of the moment hits home as many of the bystanders reach into their pockets. (All ransom money collected is donated to Franklin County Habitat for Humanity.)

“When people think of the Civil War and Penn-sylvania, they think of Gettysburg,” said David

Shuey. He portrays Confederate Gen. John Mc-Causland, who acted on the orders of Gen. Jubal Early. “But Chambersburg was invaded three times during the course of the entire war.”

However, in July 1864, Early insisted that citi-zens turn over $100,000 in gold or $500,000 in Yankee currency or else the town would be set on fire. The stalwart townspeople would not meet the demands and the consequences were devas-tating. Some 500 mostly wooden structures were destroyed and approximately 2,000 people made homeless.

The exterior of the courthouse remained intact, its tall columns standing defiantly against the in-vaders’ wrath.

“I have stood (there) in McCausland’s footsteps and I have tried to portray him earnestly and hon-estly,” Shuey said. “There are moments when I get chills.”

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Confederate Gen. John McCausland ordered Chambersburg to be burned when the town refused to pay a ransom.

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Loretta Swit of the TV series M*A*S*H will open the season at the Totem Pole Playhouse.

that begins on July 15 with the 1864 Civil War Ball held in the nearby town of Greencastle, which was also once occupied by Confederate troops.

On July 16, the fun shifts back to Chambersburg and Old Market Day. This all-day street festival features hundreds of vendors, as well as food and live entertainment.

Later in the day, the town presents historic walk-ing tours and exhibits along with book signings,

prizes, giveaways, an old-fashioned photo booth, and an “A Capella & Unplugged” contest.

As the darkness nears, it is 1864 once more and the story of the town’s burning and rebirth com-mences over the now-hushed atmosphere.

“I like presenting the Chambersburg side of the story,” said historical actor John Shindledecker, who portrays J. McDowell Sharp, a town father who attempts to negotiate with McCausland. “I’d like

people to know (these events) are not only a part of the great Civil War story, but also part of our heritage to keep that story alive — to show people that war is just a big waste and everybody suffers.”

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You might think of Harford County, Md., as an area you pass through on I-95. If you’re historically minded, you might think of Founding Fathers following the same general route toward Philadelphia or New York. Or, you might know about local lighthouse keeper John O’Neil’s heroics during the War of 1812.

Chances are that you don’t know about Confederate Maj. Harry Gilm-ore’s raid into Harford County on July 11, 1864, or that the family home of John Wilkes Booth is in Bel Air.

As Gen. Jubal Early advanced into Maryland with the objective of threatening Washington in July 1864, his troops drove Union cav-alry from Westminster and pursued

Union forces to the Hunt Valley area north of Baltimore. From there, a force from the 1st and 2nd Maryland Cavalry under Gilmore headed into Harford County to disrupt Union rail-roads.

On July 11, Gilmore and his men raided the general store at Jerusalem Mill, where they captured supplies and horses. Later, they captured two trains and took one of the passen-gers, Union Gen. William Franklin, prisoner. Gilmore’s cavalry rejoined Early’s main force and returned to Virginia.

You can see the action come to life again June 4–5 at Jerusalem Mill Vil-lage as reenactors stage a Federal Dress Parade, raid the Jerusalem

store, attack Magnolia Station, and re-create the incident at the Ishmael Day house during which a Confeder-ate sergeant was shot and killed by Day, the only casualty of the raid. Saturday visitors can meet Gen. Jubal Early, who ordered the raid, and visit camps and the village’s his-toric buildings both days. A traveling magician will also provide entertain-ment and there will be demonstra-tions of hand cranking ice cream, blacksmithing, and baking in a bee-hive oven.

Today, Jerusalem Mill Village, which began with a mill in 1772 and expanded into a small Quaker vil-lage, is the best preserved Colonial mill village in Maryland. It offers year-round living history on week-ends and an outdoor concert series, June through August.

On Sunday afternoons, interpret-ers demonstrate woodworking, hearth and open-fi re cooking, gar-dening, and other daily activities from the past. (jerusalemmill.org)

The Booth connectionTudor Hall offers tours of the prop-

erty of the famous acting family that included President Abraham Lin-coln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth. The 45-minute tours, on two Sundays each month from April through No-vember, often have special guests who talk about specifi c aspects of the family.

Tudor Hall is a Gothic revival cot-tage built as a country retreat by Junius Brutus Booth, an English stage actor and the father of John Wilkes Booth and Edwin Booth, who were also Shakespearean actors. Junius

Booth died before the home was completed and Edwin lived there briefl y, but John Wilkes Booth, his mother, another brother, and two sisters lived at Tudor Hall from 1852–1856. (spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com)

Music and moreSteppingstone Museum, which

preserves the rural and farm life of Harford County’s roots, also presents a summer Brews and Blues Festival on July 23, 1:00–8:00pm. The festival features live music, food trucks, and local beer and wine. Presale tickets are $25.

Providing the entertainment are Blue Jay Slim & the Tone Blast-ers (1:00–3:00pm), Markey Blue (3:30–5:30pm), and Zydeco-a-Go-Go (6:00–8:00pm). (steppingstonemuseum.org)

Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monk-ton also hosts outdoor concerts on Sunday evenings, June 19 through Aug. 7. Held 6:00–8:00pm in the Great Bowl of the 22-acre gardens, tickets are available at the door. Bands range from classic rock to Cajun to blues to steel drums.

The world-famous garden attrac-tion celebrates its 45th anniversary with an exhibition of nature-themed sculptures by Matthew Harris in the Wildfl ower Meadow.

In addition to the topiary gar-dens, the manor house is a treasure, renovated and expanded by Harvey Ladew. To accommodate an antique partners’ desk, he built the Oval Li-brary, which is considered one of the most beautiful rooms in America. (ladewgardens.com)

For more informationHarford Co. Tourism: visitharford.com

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EXPERIENCE FREDERICK COUNTY HISTORYFollow in Union and Confederate soldiers’ footsteps on our Civil War Trails, visit the final resting place of over 700 soldiers at Mount Olivet Cemetery or stop by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine to learn the story of care and compassion in the wake of battle.

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gahela Incline to the top of Mount Washington for one of the best views in America.

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est skies on the eastern seaboard, Cherry Springs State Park’s skies are a haven for astronomers and dream-ers alike. Watch for the wild things, including 1,000 elk, owls, fox, and white-tailed deer. Don’t miss the Pine Creek Gorge; whether by bike, foot, or horseback, it is Pennsylva-nia’s grandest canyon.

Upstate PAThe majestic Endless Mountains

and the Susquehanna River defi ne the landscape. You’ll fi nd bustling towns like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, with quaint main streets and old steel mills that have sprung up into museums. Nothing complements a journey better than a pint of beer; the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville is America’s oldest. The tame Dela-ware River invites a quiet paddle or lazy fl oat on an inner tube.

Pocono MountainsYou’ll notice a dramatic change

in scenery as you cross under the Lehigh Tunnel and into the Pocono Mountains. In this endless outdoor playground, you’ll fi nd steep moun-tains with cloud-covered peaks great for hiking, biking, fi shing, and

canoeing. Add three gigantic water-parks, fi rst-class skiing, and world-class resorts, and the result is the Pocono Mountains.

Lehigh ValleySet amid gentle hills and green

countryside and boasting eight win-eries, the Lehigh Valley is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, and offers a diverse array of memo-rable things to do. Visit Martin Guitar Factory to see the 300 steps it takes to make the perfect guitar. Don’t miss ArtsQuest, a unique arts and culture venue built on the former site of Bethlehem Steel.

Philadelphia and Its Countryside

The nation’s fi rst World Heritage City and named the best U.S. des-tination to visit in 2016 by Lonely Planet, the city hosts the Democratic National Convention in July. The Please Touch Museum lets the kids’ curiosity run wild, while Sesame

Place offers all their favorite charac-ters. The Mercer Museum showcases Moravian tile in a castle and the Brandywine River Museum show-cases renowned local artist Andrew Wyeth.

Dutch Country RoadsShop Amish Country and the

bustling Lancaster arts scene with its dozens of charming galleries and shops. Eat your way through Hershey’s sweet family fun and the farm-to-fork dining scene, hike the Appalachian Trail or the Gettysburg battlefi eld. Families can watch birds of prey migrate at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary near Reading, the world’s fi rst refuge for birds of prey. Factory tours abound in York, showcasing everything from potato chips to vio-lins.

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Berkeley County, W.Va., has proven to be “odd” enough for a second ODDFest event, June 25–26, presenting a wide assortment of activities to visitors who like the unusual.

Despite lots of rain last year, ODDFest was so popular it may become an annual event, said Laura Gassler, who promotes the county. About 15 busi-nesses throughout Berkeley County will welcome visitors.

“Since most of the event will take place indoors, weather won’t be a problem,” Gassler said. “ODD-Fest showcases a lot of businesses all on the same weekend. We had a lot of visitors last year from all over.”

ODDFest hours are 10:00am–4:00pm, but Gassler said hours for individual activities may vary, according to the different businesses in-volved with the event. Just about a 90-minute trip from the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas brings you face-to-face with ODDFest.

You can take a step back to the Old West and visit buffalo at Orr’s Farm Market in Martinsburg for free.

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Check out the buffalo at Orr’s Farm Market during ODDFest.

“We have about 20 buffaloes. We had quite an infl ux of people come to see them at the last ODDFest. Many people have never seen buffaloes before. We’re excited to participate again.”

Orr’s will also have items such as produce and hanging baskets for sale. In addition, there will be a free live bluegrass festival, featuring Ernie Bradley and the Grassy Ridge. The Lions Club will be on hand, providing refreshments. Orr’s hours are 8:00am–6:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am–4:00pm on Sunday.

If climbing up a rock wall indoors is more to your liking, you can tackle one at Climbing New Heights, an indoor climbing gym and out-door guide service in Martinsburg.

“This is our fi rst time being in-volved with ODDFest,” said Brance Keesecker, the owner of Climbing New Heights. “We’re unique to the area.”

Keesecker will be having three indoor rock climbing competitions: children ages 6 to 12, 1:00pm–2:30pm; teens ages 13 to 17, 3:00pm–4:30pm; and adults 18 and older, 5:00pm–7:00pm. It costs $10 to par-ticipate. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each group. A cook-out and live music will be part of the fun.

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ODDFest for a second year are Mar-tinsburg’s Yes, M.A.M. Nail Salon and Candle Shop. Yes, M.A.M. is running a guessing game called, “What’s that smell?” The participant who guesses all scents correctly will win a prize. The store is open 10:00am–3:00pm Saturday.

The North American Bushcraft School in Hedgesville will be teach-ing survival skills during ODDFest. Participants can learn about useful and poisonous plants on a free ed-ible and medicinal plant walk, 9:00–11:30am. There will also be a fi ber class, 1:00–4:30pm, where you can learn how to make cord from plant material. The class is $5 for adults, and kids 12 and younger are free.

Spooks will be around again with the Haunted History and Legends Walking Tours. These tours, which will also be held on June 24, will visit the historical downtown Martinsburg district. The price is $12 per person.

Other ODDFest activities can be found at oddfestwv.com.

The idea for ODDFest came after Gassler approached author Jeanne Mozier, of Berkeley Springs, for a book signing last year. Mozier’s Way Out in West Virginia, released in 2013, is referred to as a guide to the oddities and wonders of the Moun-tain State.

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Minor league baseball, motorcycles, and music — what more could a person want? And you can find it all in Morgantown, W.Va., this summer.

The Mid-Atlantic boasts many minor league sta-diums, but the Monongalia County Ballpark won two “Best Baseball Park” awards last year.

“It’s a great place to spend a day or an evening outside, unwinding and being entertained,” said West Virginia Black Bears general manager Mat-thew Drayer. “And, you can’t beat the scenic view of downtown Morgantown.”

The team plays its first home game on June 19 — the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day in Mountaineer Country. After winning the league championship last year during its inaugural sea-son, this Pittsburgh Pirates-affiliated team is gear-ing up to have another stellar year.

“We’re ready to take this momentum into year number two,” said Drayer, adding that he’s very excited to see the Pirates’ top draft picks for the team. “We’ve got a lot of fun events planned, from fireworks every Friday night to special Star Wars and Ghostbusters jersey nights.” (westvirginia blackbears.com)

Family and faith festivalIf you prefer an even more interactive way to

get outdoors, you should start prepping now for SoulFuel WV, a faith- and family-oriented festival that, in addition to regional and national musical acts, includes the Insane Inflatables 5K obstacle race.

“It’s going to be phenomenal,” said the event’s Susan Alston Johnson of the festival that takes place July 22–24 at Mylan Park. “Participants get to race through gigantic inflatables that might include anything from a 118-foot-long slide to a 70-foot-long madhouse where they have to weave through tunnels. It’s just going to be crazy, bouncy fun.”

Insider Tip: If you’d like to participate in the In-sane Inflatables race at SoulFuel WV, you have to register online; no tickets to this part of the event will be sold at the door.

The 5K is just one part of the weekend event, which was conceived by local pastors and com-

munity volunteers from the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“Everyone wanted to do something inspirational for the area,” said Alston Johnson of the festival that will include Christian musical artists Colton Dixon, Crowder, Martha Munizzi, Trip Lee, and Mary Mary. “We’re hoping to have about 10,000 people show up — when they hear about it, people tell us they’ve been praying for something like this for years.” (soulfuelwv.com)

MountainFest brings bikers and more

Now in its 12th year, MountainFest will take place July 27–31 at Mylan Park and at satellite sites around the Morgantown area.

“There’s so much happening this year, includ-ing motorcycle stunt shows, bike builder shows, concerts, a poker run, a parade of bikes, midget wrestlers, a vendor mall, a custom bike build-ers’ showcase, and the Girls of Thunder model search,” said MountainFest’s Shauna Davis, who

added that the festival attracts 50,000-plus people each year.

“People can choose to attend as much or as little of the event as they want by purchasing a day pass or an event pass,” she continued. “And there’s camping on-site, as well as hotels throughout the area.”

Musical headliners at MountainFest this year include Montgomery Gentry, Buckcherry, KIX, Aaron Lewis, and Ray Scott, but there’s an even bigger attraction that brings in bikers, roughly 60 percent of whom return each year.

“The riding in this area is second to none,” said Davis. “And since we’re within a six-hour ride of the majority of the nation’s population, you can even do it as a day trip, though we encourage you to stay longer. The community here welcomes bik-ers and visitors with open arms.” (wvmountainfest.com)

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FATHER’S DAY JAZZ FESTIVALJune 18–19. Celebrate Father’s Day with live jazz music, wine tastings, food, and artisan gifts. Elk Run Vineyards, 15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy, Md. 240-285-3346, elkrun.com

FATHER’S DAY AT MOUNT VERNONJune 18–19, 9:00am–5:00pm. “Gen. Washington” greets visitors and poses for photographs on Father’s Day weekend. Demon-strations by costumed distillers take visitors through the historic process of whiskey-making in the reconstructed 18th-century distillery. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Ver-non, Va. 703-780-2000, mountvernon.org

GMBC FATHER’S DAY 5KJune 19. The event will consist of a 5K and 1-mile fun walk; benefits the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. GBMC Cam-pus, South Chapman Building, Towson, Md. 443-864-4246, eventbrite.com

DANCEAFRICA, DCThrough June 5. Featuring some of the best African dance com-panies in the D.C. metropolitan area, this festival has master classes, an African marketplace, and free performances. Indoor events, Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE; outdoor events, The Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market, 716 Monroe St. NE, Wash-ington, D.C. danceplace.org

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVALThrough June 16. The Cape May Music Festival offers some-thing for every musical taste. In addition to Irish and brass band music, classical music lovers will delight with the return of the Bay Atlantic Symphony, the New York Chamber Ensemble, and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players. Cape May, N.J. capemaymac.org

PAINT ANNAPOLISJune 1–12. Peek over the shoulders of artists from around the world capturing the beauty of light and shadow on canvas. Streets and countryside of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Md. 410-268-4566, mdfedart.com

ANNAPOLIS GREEK FESTIVALJune 2–5. Enjoy Greek dance performances, sample Greek cuisine, savor Greek music, and tour the beautiful Greek Or-thodox church. Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Ortho-dox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, Md. 410-573-2072, annapolisgreekfestival.org

HERNDON FESTIVALJune 2–4. The festival features big name entertainment on three stages, a carnival, fireworks, children’s hands-on art area, arts and crafts show, business expo, 10K/5K race and fit-ness expo, and an enticing array of top-quality food vendors. Downtown Herndon, 777 Lynn St., Herndon, Va. 703-787-7300, herndonfestival.net

GARRETT COUNTY CELTIC FESTIVALJune 3–4. Enjoy Celtic bands, herding collies, dancing, bagpipes, and Scottish and Irish traditional fare. Friendsville Community Park, Friendsville, Md. 240-398-8488, gccelticfestival.com

FREDERICK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTSJune 3–5. A juried fine arts festival is held along Carroll Creek in the heart of historic downtown Frederick, Md. 301-662-4190, delaplaine.org

BLACKBEARD PIRATE FESTIVALJune 3–5. Immerse yourself in the early 1700s in Hampton with live entertainment, a pirate encampment, children’s activities, sea battles, and fireworks. 710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, Va. 757-727-8311, hampton.gov

A CELEBRATION OF OUR MILITARYJune 3–5. Three days of national touring artists’ concerts, mili-tary expos, and displays. This year’s concert line-up includes Chris Young with Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots, Sam Hunt and Canaan Smith, and Big and Rich featuring Cowboy Troy. Fifth Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Va. 757-486-7744, patrioticfestival.com

SPRING ART FEST ON THE GREENJune 3–5. An annual outdoor event where Great Falls Studios artists show and sell their artwork. Great Falls Village Centre Green, Great Falls, Va. greatfallsstudios.com

BETHESDA STREET FESTIVALJune 4. A children’s street festival celebrating children and the arts; musical performances and professional children’s enter-tainers will light up the stage. Elm Street and Woodmont Av-enue, Bethesda, Md. 301-215-6660, bethesda.org

BEACH GOES BLUEJune 4, 8:00am–dark. Music on the bandstand, 5K run/walk, “Find Amelia” contest, blue drinks and eats, after dark blue beach glow, and night light flight. Rehoboth and Dewey Beach, Del. 302-227-6446, beach-fun.com

JEEP JAMJune 4. Huge obstacle course for novices and interme-diates, as well as music, food, and childrens’ activities. 4808 South Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, Va. 540-434-0005, rockinghamcountyfair.com

STRAWBERRY FESTIVALJune 4. Fresh strawberries, games, pony rides, entertainment, silent auction, food, crafts and antique vendors, and straw-berry shortcake. Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department Grounds, Sykesville, Md. 410-795-9174

WINE AND JAZZ FESTIVALJune 4. This popular event combines wines from some of the ar-ea’s finest wineries with the sound of jazz artists performing live on multiple stages throughout Longwood Gardens from mid-day into the evening. Wilmington, Del. longwoodgardens.org

WINE, ART, AND FOOD FESTIVALJune 4–5. There will be hundreds of wines available for tasting. Oregon Ridge Nature Center and Park, 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Md. 800-830-3976, oregonridgenaturecenter.org

AMERICAN INDIAN POW-WOWJune 4–5. Gates open at 11:00am daily and the Grand Entry pa-rade of nations starts at noon daily. The public will be able to visit with craft demonstrators and a large contingent of Native American dancers. 2400 Fairgrounds Road, Fredericksburg, Va. 252-532-0821

VINTAGE VIRGINIA WINE AND FOOD FESTIVALJune 4–5, 11:00am–6:00pm. Featuring the commonwealth’s best wine, food, and music during a fun-filled festival at Bull Run Park Special Events Center. 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, Va. 888-823-3787, vintagevirginia.com

GREEK FESTIVALJune 7–11, 11:00am–11:00pm. The festival features eth-nic music, dancers dressed in traditional garb, an array of crafts, and authentic Greek cuisine. Wilmington, Del. holytrinitywilmington.org

POTOMAC RIVER FESTIVALJune 8–11. Food and merchandise vendors will be set up on both sides of the boardwalk all weekend. Firemen’s parade and Miss Colonial Beach Pageant on Friday. Enjoy the grand parade and pet parade on Saturday. Boat parade and vendors on Sun-day. 500 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 804-214-6880, colonial-beach-virginia-attractions.com

WHISKEY REBELLION COMMEMORATIONJune 10–11. f you like your history served with a twist, join the rebellion. A weekend of boutique whiskeys, craft beer, high-end cigars, and George Washington sightings. Allegany Museum, 3 Pershing St., Cumberland, Md. 301-777-7200, alleganymu-seummd.org

CELEBRATE FAIRFAXJune 10–12. Showcases live concerts on nine stages, Exxon-Mobil Children’s Avenue, a petting zoo, the Fairfax County Ka-raoke Championship, carnival rides, and great festival foods. 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Va. 703-324-3247, celebratefairfax.com

BANTAM JEEP HERITAGE FESTIVALJune 10–12. The festival offers activities Jeep owners can do with their vehicles, as well as exhibits, clinics, vendors, and at-tractions that all ages will enjoy. Butler County, Pa. 724-256-4050, bantamjeepfestival.com

ARTREACH FESTIVALJune 11. A free community arts festival. Enjoy live music by re-gional performing artists, and try hands-on arts activities. Meet a variety of artists and watch while they demonstrate their crafts. Long Reach Village Center, 8775 Cloudleap Court, Co-lumbia, Md. 410-313-2787, artreachhoco.org

ST. MARY’S COUNTY CRAB FESTIVALJune 11. Plenty of steamed hard crabs, soft crabs, crab cakes, crab soups, and other seafood dishes are available for purchase. 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, Md. 301-475-8384, visitstmarysmd.com

STRAWBERRY FESTIVALJune 11, 10:00am–4:00pm. Event features craft vendors, dem-onstrations of traditional crafts and skills, entertainment for the entire family, and delicious strawberry treats. Historic Benson-Hammond House, 7101 Aviation Blvd., Linthicum, Md. 410-626-1437, aachs.org

FESTA ITALIANA OF FREDERICKJune 11. An Italian heritage festival benefiting Habitat for Hu-manity of Frederick County. Rose Hill Manor Park and Children’s Museum, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, Md. 301-788-2836, festaitalianafrederick.com

BREW AND BOURBON CLASSICJune 11. The Brew and Bourbon Classic is a fun-filled afternoon of beer tasting, bourbon sipping, and pulse-pounding thor-oughbred racing. Pimlico Race Course, Hayward and Winner avenues, Baltimore, Md. 800-830-3976, pimlico.com

HAVRE DE GRACE PIRATE FESTJune 11–12. Pirate demonstrations of living and swash-buckling skills. Music, food, and activities for the whole fam-ily. Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lock House, 817 Conesto St., Havre de Grace, Md. 732-861-4681, thelockhousemuseum.org

SHENANDOAH VALLEY BACH FESTIVALJune 12, 3:00–5:00pm. Music from all eras in orchestral, choral, solo, and chamber music settings. 1191 Park Road, Harrison-burg, Va. 540-432-4582, emu.edu/bach

YOGA FESTIVALJune 12, 10:00am–5:00pm. Free admission. Features activities for the whole family, including live music, healing demonstra-tions, food samples, and soothing therapies such as reiki, chiro-practic, massage, and yoga. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston, Va. 703-860-9642, belovedyoga.com

ST. ANTHONY’S ITALIAN FESTIVALJune 12–19. The festival is filled with classical music, opera, live Italian and contemporary music, string bands, stroll-ing musicians, dancing, craft demonstrations, and artisans selling their wares, plus carnival rides. Wilmington, Del. stanthonysfestival.com

BOARDWALK ART SHOW AND FESTIVALJune 16–19. This four-day festival features fine art, great shopping, and live entertainment for the entire family. 17th through 32nd streets, Virginia Beach, Va. 757-425-0000, virginiamoca.org

HAMPTON ROADS PRIDEFESTJune 17–18. PrideFest attracts thousands of visitors and brings together local residents, families, community leaders, civic organizations, and businesses to rally for and celebrate equality. 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Va. 757-664-6620, hamptonroadspride.org

ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVALJune 17–19. Wooden classics, vintage race boats, and other Chesapeake Bay-related boats. Arts at Navy Point Juried Artist Show, as well as vendors, family activities, boat rides, food, and drink. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels, Md. 410-745-2916

BALTIMORE WINE FESTJune 18. Enjoy 140-plus wines from all over the world. The Balti-more Wine Fest will also feature gourmet eats, live music, shop-ping, and a family zone. Canton Waterfront Park, Baltimore, Md. 410-409-7123, baltimorewinefest.com

PENNSYLVANIA CIDER FESTIVALJune 25. Live music, an artisan market, food trucks, and Penn-sylvania cider as well as samples, seminars, pairings, and tasting tips. Hauser Estate Winery, Orrtanna, Pa. paciderfest.com

CRAB AND BEER FESTIVALJune 25. An all-you-care-to-taste extravaganza complete with more than 30,000 crabs and lots of beer. Inner Harbor, Pratt and Light streets, Baltimore, Md. 410-878-9900, mdcrabfest.com

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May 28 & 29 — Opening DayJune 4 — Aughwick Tractor Club & Animal Rescue DayJune 11 — P&W Day including the Liberty Liner!June 18 & 19 — Father’s Day WeekendJuly 16 — PCC & LRV Electric Rail DayJuly 30 — HomecomingAug. 13 — Johnstown Car DaySept. 3 & 4 — Snow Cone and Soft Pretzel DayFall/Winter events — check website or call 814-447-9576

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ODDFESTJune 25–26. Car shows, survival skills, wine tasting, ghost tours, motorcycles, bridal show, and secret tunnels. Martinsburg, W.Va. travelwv.com

HEAR THE BEAT HORSE SHOWJune 6. Blue Ridge Horse Force sanctioned horse show featuring a variety of classes. Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington, Va. 540-464-2950, horsecenter.org

GERMANTOWN WALKJune 4, start between 8:00 and 11:00am, finish by 2:00pm. Start and finish at IHOP Restaurant, 20009 Century Blvd., German-town, Md. 301-926-0915, sugarloafers.org

OUTDOOR MOVIES AT CITY PARKJune 10–22. Free outdoor movies in the City Park band shell. Movies begin shortly after dusk. 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, Md. 301-739-8577

LIFE’S A BEACH TRIATHALONEncourages people to “catch the new wave of triathlon,” with its unique take on a sport most people often associate with gruel-ing training regimes and expensive, high-tech equipment. 100 First St. S, Hampton, Va. 727-422-1956, lifesabeachtriathlon.com

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUBLeads hiking, bicycling, canoeing, and conservation events in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. amc-dc.org

BALTIMORE ANNAPOLIS SAILING CLUBYear-round. Offers day-sailing events and seminars in Baltimore and Annapolis, Md., and Washington, D.C., and sailing excur-sions on the Chesapeake Bay. Membership free. 410-394-9483, mdsailing.com

CENTER HIKING CLUBVarious hikes and locations in the D.C. metropolitan area. 703-751-3971, centerhikingclub.org

FREESTATE HAPPY WANDERERS Various walking trails and locations in Maryland. 410-437-2164, ava.org/clubs/freestate

MOUNTAIN CLUB OF MARYLAND Leads weekly day hikes, overnight backpack hikes, bike and canoe trips, cabin, car, and tent camping, and the maintenance of trails. mcomd.org

POTOMAC APPALACHIAN TRAIL CLUBLeads weekly hikes and work trips in greater Washington, D.C., area. Contact PATC for more information. 703-242-0965, patc.net

QUANTICO ORIENTEERING CLUB Hosts map and compass activities most weekends in the greater Washington, D.C., area. Suitable for all ages and skill levels; free beginner instruction. qocweb.org

WASHINGTON AREA ROADSKATERSYear-round; check website for dates and times. Skaters leave from the White House, Washington, D.C. meetup.com/washing-ton-area-roadskaters

WANDERBIRDS HIKING CLUBSundays. Various hikes and locations in Virginia. 703-242-0315, wanderbirds.org

CITY OF FAIRFAX BAND June 3, 10, 17, 7:00pm. Old Town Plaza, Fairfax, Va. 703-385-2712, fairfaxva.gov

NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALJune 5–18. Two weeks of classical concerts — soloists, cham-ber, and full orchestra — plus hundreds of open free rehears-als. Affordable, adventurous performances. Washington College and other venues, Chestertown, Md. 410-778-1177, nationalmusic.us

MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAJune 24–25. A dazzling variety of programs, from the grand mu-sical treasures of the Masterworks Series to the joyful offerings of the MSO Pops. Wisp Resort, 296 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry, Md. 301-387-3082, wispresort.com

WESTERN MARYLAND BLUES FESTJune 2–5. Four jam-packed, jumpin’ days filled with music from national, regional, and local performers. Hagerstown, Md. 301-739-8577, blues-fest.org

CHRIS YOUNGJune 4, 7:00pm. Chris Young is one of country music’s hot-test acts and plays a powerhouse show packed with hits. Waterside Pavilion, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Md. calvertmarinemuseum.com

BEYONCE June 10. M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St., Baltimore, Md. 888-880-2990, ticketofficeeventsales.com

BRET MICHAELSJune 15. Rams Head on Stage-Annapolis, 33 West St., Annapolis, Md. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com

TIDES AND TUNES SUMMER CONCERTSJune 16–Aug. 18. Free beachside concerts. Rain or shine. Food and drink available. Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second St., Annapolis, Md. 410-295-0104, amaritime.org

TOBY KEITHJune 17. The legendary performer, songwriter, philanthropist, and patriot performs his greatest hits live. Calvert Marine Mu-seum, Solomons, Md. calvertmarinemuseum.com

CLIFFORD BROWN JAZZ FESTIVALJune 21–25. This open air festival presents a mix of traditional jazz performances punctuated by fusion, funk, blues, and rock. Rodney Square, Wilmington, Del. cliffordbrownjazzfest.com

BIG BARREL COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVALJune 24–26. Featuring Brad Paisley, Sam Hunt, and Eric Church. The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. dovermotorsports.com

HAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVALJune 24–26. The festival attracts the nation’s top blues, soul, pop, and jazz performers. Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, Va. 757-838-4203, hamptonjazzfestival.com

CAPITAL FRINGE MUSIC FESTIVALJune 25–26. A two-day outdoor music festival that will fea-ture bands on one stage under the Baldacchino. Old City Farm and Guild, 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. capitalfringe.org

CONCERT IN THE GARDENJune 28, 6:00–8:00pm. A musical evening in the gardens with The Fender Benders, performing classic rock ‘n’ roll from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, Va. 703-642-5173

MIDLIFEJune 1–26. World premiere by Ben Hoover. As the threat of aging and eventual disintegration starts to overcome Beck, her life begins to slither into an otherworldly fantasia in this ethe-real thriller. Single Carrot Theatre, Baltimore, Md. 443-844-9253, singlecarrot.com

THE WEDDING SINGERThursdays–Sundays, June 2–18, plus June 15, 8:30pm. Based on the hit film starring Adam Sandler. Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise St., Annapolis, Md. 410-268-9212, summergarden.com

EL PASO BLUEJune 2–26. Directed by José Carrasquillo, the production is per-formed in English only. Gala Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW, Wash-ington, D.C. 202-234-7174, galatheatre.org

COLLIDEOSCOPEJune 3–5. A musical set in a mysterious location, in which music, drama, and dance collide. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, Md. imaginationstage.org

OTHELLOJune 3–12. Bring a picnic dinner, sample a selection of local liba-tions, and experience the magic of Shakespeare’s verse. Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, Va. 434-525-1806

ROMEO AND JULIETJune 10–19. A fascinating outdoor version of the clas-sic tale in which the audience moves from location to lo-cation with the cast. PFI Historic Park, Ellicott City, Md. chesapeakeshakespeare.com

THE MERCHANT OF VENICEJune 17–19. Shakespeare in the Park production. The University Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, Md. 240-520-0443, marylandentertainmentgroup.org

SLEEPING BEAUTYJune 18–19. Ballet Chesapeake performs the classic tale. 100 Heighe St., Bel Air, Md. 410-877-0777, balletchesapeake.org

SUNDAY BALLROOM DANCEOne Sunday each month, 4:00–6:00pm. Dance instructors teach specific dances, followed by an open dance session where par-ticipants can practice what they’ve learned or refine steps. Cen-ter for the Arts at the Candy Factory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas, Va. center-for-the-arts.org

ADULT DROP-IN DANCE CLASSESThe Dance Institute of Washington, 3400 14th St. NW, Washing-ton, D.C. 202-371-9656, danceinstitute.org

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AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CENTER AT HISTORIC TREDEGAR490 Tredegar St., Richmond, Va. 804-788-6480, tredegar.org

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT THE KATZEN ARTS CENTERWard Circle, at Massachusetts and Nebraska avenues, Washing-ton, D.C. 202-885-1300, american.edu/cas/katzen

AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM800 Key Highway, Baltimore, Md. 410-244-1900, avam.org

THE BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

CARRIAGE HOUSE GALLERY AT EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE1048 Washington St., Cape May, N.J. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, capemaymac.org

CARROLL ARTS CENTER TEVIS GALLERY91 Main St., Westminster, Md. 410-848-7272, carrollcountyartscouncil.org

HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENIndependence Avenue and Seventh Street SW, Washington, D.C. 202-633-1000, hirshhorn.si.edu

LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Md. 410-557-9570, ladewgardens.com

MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS801 Chase St., Annapolis, Md. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org

MONTPELIER ARTS CENTER9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Md. 301-953-1993, arts.pgparks.com

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ARTNational Mall between Third and Seventh streets at Constitu-tion Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 202-737-4215, nga.gov

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, Md. 301-695-1864, civilwarmed.org

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION1600 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-387-2151, phillipscollection.org

REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM OF MARYLAND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md. 443-263-1800, africanamericanculture.org

SHAKESPEARE GALLERYFolger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., Washington, D.C. 202-544-7077, folger.edu

SURRATT HOUSE MUSEUM TOURSSurratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Md., 301-868-1121, surratt.org

THE TEXTILE MUSEUM701 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-994-5200, museum.gwu.edu

TUDOR PLACE HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDEN1644 31st St., Georgetown, Washington, D.C. 202-965-0400, ext. 109, tudorplace.org

VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS200 N. Blvd., Richmond, Va. 804-340-1400, vmfa.museum

THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 410-547-9000, thewalters.org

DELAWARE AND THE WAR OF 1812Ongoing. Designed to raise awareness of the important role that the state played as the front line in the defense of the eco-nomically vital Delaware Valley, the exhibit utilizes maps, illus-trations, and artifacts from the state’s collections to examine the history of the war within Delaware and its surrounding waters. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, Del. 302-736-7400, history.delaware.gov

THE TSAR’S PAINTERThrough June 12. In the dramatically lit setting, exquisite objects and details from the painting will be brought to life through groupings of 17th-century objects of boyar life. Hillwood Mu-seum, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807, hillwoodmuseum.org

GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE PAINTINGThrough June 12. A stunning array of more than 40 paintings from the New York Historical Society’s collection by renowned Hudson River School artists. The Brandywine River Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford, Pa. 610-388-2700, brandywinemuseum.org

THE ART OF NORMAN ROCKWELLThrough June 12. See 100 major works by the iconic artist, plus more than 300 covers he did for The Saturday Evening Post. Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke, Va. visitvablueridge.com

ART QUILTSThrough June 19. These intricate art quilts include examples of works by the foremost proponent of the art quilt, Michael James, whose stunning Metamorphosis plays with color transi-tions and the transformation of space. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

VIRGINIA 360°Through June 19. Combining Thomas Schiff’s passion for pho-tography and his love of architecture, the works on display in this exhibition provide a fresh new perspective for these no-table Virginia landmarks. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Blvd., Richmond, Va. 804-340-1400, vmfa.museum

NATURE’S PALETTE Through June 26. The exhibition brings together some of the area’s top water media floral and landscape painters in one of the most admired public gardens in the region. Green Spring Garden’s Horticultural Center and Historic House, Alexandria, Va. 703-642-5173, fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring

MATISSE PRINTS AND DRAWINGSThrough July 3. Approximately 20 prints and drawings demon-strate the continuing legacy of the BMA’s relationship with the Matisse family. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

AMERICA’S SHAKESPEAREThrough July 24. Using a fascinating selection of rare letters, costumes, books, and more, the exhibit shows how Shake-speare’s words and ideas weave through our national story from print to radio, television, film, and digital media. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., Washington, D.C. 202-544-7077, folger.edu

THREE CENTURIES OF AMERICAN PRINTS Through July 24. This first comprehensive exhibition of Ameri-can prints to encompass three centuries highlights some 160 works from the gallery’s collection, from John Simon’s Four In-dian Kings (1710) to Kara Walker’s no world (2010). National Mall between Third and Seventh streets at Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 202-737-4215, nga.gov

SNOWY LANDSCAPES Through Aug. 3. Prints drawn from the more than 500 works do-nated by René and Carolyn Balcer include Japanese landmarks such as the Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Mount Fuji near Tokyo, and the rural area in Yoshida. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Blvd., Richmond, Va. 804-340-1400, vmfa.museum

CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS INTERPRET DIASPORAThrough Sept. 4. In this juried and invitational exhibition, 44 art-ists share personal and universal stories of migration — from historic events that scattered communities across continents to today’s accounts of migrants and refugees adapting to a new homeland. The Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-994-5200, museum.gwu.edu

BROOMBERG & CHANARINThrough Sept. 11. Large-scale photographs show bullets that collided and fused midair during the Civil War along with high-precision prisms — the sort made in Germany during World War II that enabled scopes on firearms and the ability to kill an enemy from a great distance. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

WINE AND SPIRITS IN DELAWAREThrough Dec. 31. The exhibit utilizes graphics as well as his-torical objects from the collections of the state of Delaware to tell the story of Delaware’s wine and spirits trade from the time of European settlement to the present day. Zwaanen-dael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, Del. 302-645-1148, history.delaware.gov

THE NEW WORLD DISCOVERS ASIAThrough Jan. 8. The first large-scale Pan-American exhibi-tion to examine the profound influence of Asia on the arts of the Colonial Americas. Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Del. 302-888-4803, winterthur.org


BALTIMORE ORIOLES AT HOMEWednesday, June 1, vs. Red Sox, 7:05pmThursday, June 2, vs. Red Sox, 7:05pmFriday, June 3, vs. Yankees, 7:05pmSaturday, June 4, vs. Yankees, 7:15pmSunday, June 5, vs. Yankees, 1:35pmMonday, June 6, vs. Royals, 7:05pmTuesday, June 7, vs. Royals, 7:05pmWednesday, June 8, vs. Royals, 7:05pmFriday, June 17, vs. Blue Jays, 7:05pmSaturday, June 18, vs. Blue Jays, 4:05pmSunday, June 19, vs. Blue Jays, 1:35pmTuesday, June 21, vs. Padres, 7:05pmWednesday, June 33, vs. Padres, 7:05pmFriday, June 24, vs. Rays, 7:05pmSaturday, June 25, vs. Rays, 7:05pmSunday, June 26, vs. Rays, 1:35pmThe Orioles play home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore, Md. Call 888-848-BIRD or visit baltimore.orioles.mlb.com.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS AT HOMEFriday, June 10, vs. Phillies, 7:05pmSaturday, June 11, vs. Phillies, 12:05pmSunday, June 12, vs. Phillies, 4:05pmMonday, June 13, vs. Cubs, 7:05pmTuesday, June 14, vs. Cubs, 7:05pmWednesday, June 15, vs. Cubs, 4:05pmMonday, June 27, vs. Mets, 7:05pmTuesday, June 28, vs. Mets, 7:05pmWednesday, June 29, vs. Mets, 7:05pmThursday, June 30, vs. Reds, 7:05pmThe Nationals play home games at Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Call 202-397-SEAT (7328) or visit washington.nationals.mlb.com.

D.C. UNITED AT HOMEWednesday, June 1, vs. Seattle, 8:00pmWednesday, June 22, vs. New England, 8:00pmD.C. United plays home games at RFK Stadium, 2400 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Call 202-587-5000 or visit dcunited.com.

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THE CAPRICIOUS LINEJune 25–Sept. 18. These drawings re-flect the diverse issues Edward Koren ad-dressed, ranging from parenting to man’s relationship with nature, during his ca-reer at The New Yorker. Delaware Art Mu-seum, Wilmington, Del. 302-295-2212, visitwilmingtonde.com

CANAL BOAT EXCURSIONSJune–October. Come aboard the Charles F. Mercer, a reproduction packet boat, to expe-rience what it was once like to travel up and down this preserved waterway. Cruise on the historic canal at a mule’s pace and experience rising and falling 8 feet in a lock. Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, Potomac, Md. 301-767-3714, nps.gov/choh

MARYLAND CAMPAIGN 1862June 1–Aug. 31. Join leading historians, An-tietam Battlefield guides, NPS volunteer interpreters, and living history presenters dis-cussing the Maryland Campaign of 1862 and the Civil War. Part of the Summer Lecture Se-ries. Jacob Rohrbach Inn, Sharpsburg, Md. 301-432-5079, jacob-rohrbach-inn.com

WORLD WAR II WEEKEND June 3–5. A gathering of war birds with vin-tage aircraft, WWII reenactments, military ven-dors, and a host of activities. See the progress of MAAM’s rare Northrop P-61 restoration. Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, 11 Museum Drive, Reading, Pa. 610-372-7333, maam.org

ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAYJune 6, 11:00am–5:00pm. There will be a cer-emony at 11:00am, followed by the reading of the names of the 2,499 American D-Day fatali-ties throughout the afternoon. National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, Va. 540-586-3329

OPEN COCKPIT DAYJune 11, 11:00am–3:00pm. Visitors can climb into the cockpits of planes on the fl ight line, fi ve of which fl ew in the Vietnam War. Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum, 701 Wilson Point Road, Middle River, Md. mdairmuseum.org

COLONIAL MARKET FAIRJune 11–12. Travel back in time to life in the 18th century and enjoy an interactive visit with costumed crafters, tradesman, sutlers, and musicians. Lots of hands-on activities. Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Mu-seum, 300 Oella Ave., Oella, Md. 410-887-1081

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONJune 18. Free, family-friendly event. A 5K run/walk starts at 8:00am; parade at 9:30am. Opening ceremonies begin at noon fol-lowed by African dancers, face paint-ing, food, gospel singing, monuments, vendors, and a jazz concert. John G. Lancaster Park, Lexington Park, Md. 240-216-7286, africanamericancontributions.com

HUNTER’S RAID JUNE 1864 June 18, 10:00am–4:00pm.Visitors to the encampment will have the opportunity to listen to multiple points of view sur-rounding “Hunter’s Raid,” including those of fictional families, Confederate soldiers fi ghting a “delaying action,” and Gen. David Hunter’s Union forces on their way to at-tack Lynchburg. Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, Va. 866-387-9905

THE BRITISH INVASION, 1781June 18–19. Relive the turbulent days of the American Revolution when war came to Virginia and British soldiers captured the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson. West Lawn at Monticello, Charlottesville, Va. monticello.org

OLD MARYLAND FARM ACTIVITIES Old Maryland Farm, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Md. 301-218-6770 or 301-699-2544, pgparks.com

MONTPELIER MANSION TOURSSundays, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Montpelier Mansion, Route 197 and Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Md. 301-953-1376

WHISKEY IN AMERICAJune 18, 4:00–6:00pm. Luke Pecoraro, direc-tor of archaeology at Mount Vernon, tells the fascinating story of American distilled products through discoveries unearthed at Colonial production sites, including George Washington’s recently renovated distillery. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, Va. 703-642-5173, fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring

ADULT ART COURSESBaltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Mu-seum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

GALLERY TALKSThursdays, 1:00pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00pm. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

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STAINED-GLASS CLASSOngoing. Mat About You Gallery, 3774 Old Columbia Pike, Elli-cott City, Md. 410-313-8860, mataboutyou.com

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COMMUNITY FLEA MARKETJune 4, 8:00am–1:00pm. Includes food and a bake sale; held rain or shine. Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Road, Vienna, Va. 703-281-4411, oaktonbrethren.org.

WOMEN SPANNING THE GLOBE CONFERENCEJune 8. Speakers discuss “Leading Like a Women” and #Shar-ing the Load. There is time to “lean in” for questions/ideas to and from international leaders. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, Md. 410-576-0022, avam.org

PATUXENT RIVER WADE-INJune 12, 1:00–4:00pm. Check the quality of the Patuxent River at the wade-in and enjoy food, music, and exhibits. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, Md. jefpat.org

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region you’ll fi nd covered bridges in Bedford and the legendary Nittany Lion in State College. Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve is one of the state’s engineering marvels, while the Johnstown Incline is the steepest in the world. In Bellefonte, you’ll fi nd more than 400 Victorian structures. Raystown Lake, at 8,300 acres, is a cool spot to go for a dip. Explore the adventure at Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park.

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Winding 136 miles from Lexing-ton, Va., west over the Allegheny Mountains, to Summersville, W.Va., the Appalachian Waters Scenic Byway — Route 39 — combines sumptuous accommodations, natural hot springs, and a wealth of tradi-tions and cultural attractions with hundreds of thousands of acres of public wildlands.

Lexington, the byway’s eastern gateway, is steeped in history, but has successfully updated itself while maintaining its charming Greek re-vival and Queen Anne architecture. Civil War history abounds, and visit-ing the notable sites from behind a team of Lexington Carriage Com-pany horses adds to the ambiance.

“We try to show what makes Lex-ington unique in a fun way and make visitors love it the way we do,” said Shana Layman, as she hitched her horses for the first tour of the day.

Route 39 is a truly majestic drive. Hardwood forests blanket the steep slopes and rare mountain flowers flourish among the boulders. Hunt-ers, anglers, and photographers find many opportunities along the Maury River. The town of Goshen can be a good first night’s stop. There, the Hummingbird Inn offers classic bed-and-breakfast accommodations, plus the added attraction of active train tracks just beyond the front drive.

Abutting the byway, the Nature

Conservancy’s 9,000-acre Warm Springs Mountain Preserve shares a 13-mile border with the George Washington National Forest. “This is one of the most globally significant forest biomes in the world,” said Marek Smith, of the Nature Conser-vancy’s Allegheny Highlands Pro-gram. “It stands as one of the largest and most ecologically significant private forests in the central Appala-chians.”

Beyond the conservancy’s Dan Ingalls Overlook, Route 39 descends into Warm Springs. As Lexington is steeped in history, Warm Springs is steeped in culture. The Garth Newel Music Center, a venue for a resident chamber music quartet, classical and jazz presentations, and a variety mu-sical and dining events, is one of the centerpieces.

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After a day in the mountains, din-ing at Warm Spring’s Waterwheel Restaurant at the Inn at Gristmill Square can also be a cultural expe-rience. Tables are nestled into the historic grist mill’s workings and the rustic surroundings serve as an infor-mal counterpoint to the elegant cui-sine and well-stocked wine cellar.

Hiking the mountain ridges can be strenuous, but a soak in a naturally warmed spring can be both relaxing

and therapeutic. The Jefferson Pools began as a spa resort in the 1750s and maintain a constant 98.5 de-grees. The nearby Omni Homestead Resort is celebrating its 250th anni-versary this year with special activi-ties and timeless elegance.

Marlinton, the Pocahontas County, W.Va., county seat, is also home to the 50-year-old Pioneer Days cel-ebration, July 6–10, which features two parades, bluegrass music, food, authentic mountain arts and craft demonstrations, and an antique car show. The annual Autumn Harvest Festival of West Virginia includes the RoadKill Cook-off, which pays homage to traditional mountain cul-ture with a strong dash of tongue-in-cheek humor.

The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast, in nearby Huntersville, could be one of the friendliest lodg-ings along the byway. Guests find it nearly impossible not to fall a little in love with the lodging, owner Jeannie Dunham, and her two friendly dogs.

The Appalachian Byway Geocache Challenge offers yet another way to explore scenic Route 39. Find six of the nine caches along the route and

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Beyond Marlinton, the Highlands Scenic Highway — Route 150 — can provide a 28-mile, high-elevation alternate route, climbing to 4,545 feet as it crosses Black Mountain and rejoins Route 39 at the Cran-berry Glades Nature Center. The byway ends in Summersville, where Summersville Lake and the Gauley River National Recreation Area draw crowds of boaters and whitewater enthusiasts. Summersville, West Vir-ginia’s largest lake, boasts 60 miles of shoreline and activities ranging from scuba diving to technical rock climbing. The lake marks its 50th an-niversary this year.

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Summer means camping, hiking, biking, and traditional mountain music in the ruggedly beautiful Southwest Virginia area around Wy-theville, five hours south of Washing-ton on I-81.

Big Walker Lookout’s BW Country Store draws folks up the mountain with “mile high” ice cream cones, the wares of 20 artisans, and free porch concerts weekend afternoons all summer and fall. Tunes emanat-

ing from this Crooked Road Music Trail site include bluegrass, Celtic, gospel, and old-time.

The Lookout kicks it up a notch June 10 and 17 for Mountains of Music Homecoming, part of the Crooked Road Trail’s region-wide festival. Jim Lloyd, Wythe County’s well-known “strumming barber,” musician, and music historian, will break out instruments from his banjo museum to demonstrate various styles and songs at the Lookout both days.

In addition to his famous Rural Retreat barber shop, Lloyd has per-formed at venues ranging from the

Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention to Nice, France.

Visitors can stretch their legs climbing the 100-foot lookout tower. Those who prefer terra firma can catch their views along the short trail to Monster Rock Overlook behind the store. A family-operated attrac-tion for 66 years, Big Walker Lookout is a great stop in the Wytheville area.

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Three picnic areas, two pit-toilets, and fi ve primitive campsites are scattered along the trail next to cascading Venrick Run. Wildfl owers abound, especially bleeding hearts and violets, reports Deana Kelley, who promotes the area.

Insider tip: Camping is free, but campers should register by calling the Wytheville Rec-reation Center at 276-223-3378.

High Rocks’ 180-degree view from atop Sand Mountain is one of the best around. Not only are Big Walker Mountain and the purple ridges of West Virginia visible, the whole town is spread out below like a model train layout.

The 4-1/2-mile trail to High Rocks is the most recent of the 13 miles of easy-to-moder-ate trails blazed by the town. Wytheville also developed several short interactive trails with brochures and signs featuring plants and crit-ters in the area. Kids are encouraged to bor-row TrackSacks from the recreation center to help with identifi cation. Equipped with fi eld guides, magnifying glasses, and other tools of identifi cation, these backpacks are available to all.

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The rooms upstairs come with continental breakfasts in baskets delivered to each door every morning. A peek into the 30 guest rooms reveals the accommodations modern travelers expect: high-defi nition television, Keurig coffee makers, and even jeweled shower tiling. The rooftop patio, called The Roost, provides 360-degree views of

the surrounding mountains. Owners Farron and Bill Smith revived the Na-

tional Historic Register hotel, as well as Virginia’s only birthplace museum of a fi rst lady, Edith Bol-ling Wilson, across the street. From the hotel, you can saunter under Wytheville Offi ce Supply’s giant pencil to explore antique shops, boutiques, and craft outlets nearby.

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The Declaration of Indepen-dence was signed in Philadelphia, but you can get a feel for the Co-lonial-era celebration in Virginia’s Historic Triangle.

The Liberty Celebration at the Yorktown Victory Center, July 3–4, includes a program at the re-created Revolution-period farm that highlights the sacrifices of Ameri-cans during the time, from individu-als who signed the Declaration to farmers, Loyalists, women, and en-slaved people.

At the re-created Continental Army encampment, learn about the secret codes used during the war, watch a tactical drill, and take art in a wooden musket drill. The Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform at 2:30pm on July 3 and 11:00am on July 4. (historyisfun.org)

In Yorktown itself, Independence Day celebrations include a parade at 9:00am, a 7:00pm bell-ringing ceremony, an 8:00pm military band concert, and fireworks at 9:15pm.

In nearby Colonial Williamsburg, a Salute to the States militia muster begins at 10:00am and recognizes

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Heading west from Washington, D.C., may mean leaving traffic and a more frenzied lifestyle behind, but it definitely doesn’t mean lowering your expectations. You’ll know when you hit Fauquier County because you can feel the changes.

The fast pace of day-to-day life in the city seems to melt away. You see the beauty, charm, and wonder of Virginia’s country paradise and your options to enjoy them are many.

Taste award-winning wines

The Fauquier Wine Trail includes 27 wineries and may provide one of the most diverse ex-periences in the state. Arterra Wines and Hawkmoth Arts com-bines the owners’ pas-sions for both creating art and making wine in one enterprise. A visit to Desert Rose Ranch and Winery takes you into the Old West with its décor, but the ranch is also a breeding and training facility for pure-bred Arabian horses. Fox Meadow sits at 1,700 feet of elevation and you can see as many as seven mountain ranges from the winery.

Molon Lave Vineyard features not one, but two tasting rooms with a

three-tier outdoor pavilion and pond. Morais Vineyards’ facility reflects Old World architecture with modern amenities for major events. Naked Mountain Vineyard offers tours, tast-ings, and regular winemaker’s din-ners while Pearlmund Cellars offers a wine tour and tasting on its farm dating to the 1740s.

The Carter family is considered the first family of American wine and Virginia wine history runs deep at the Philip Carter Winery. It was Charles Carter who was awarded a gold medal by the London Society for the Encouragement of the Arts in 1762 for his American wine.

Vint Hill Craft Winery lets you be the winemaker as you choose your level of participation in the process of crafting your own wine and label. Other wineries on the trail fill in the gaps of wine style and tasting expe-rience.

The Fifth Street Wine Festival in Old Town Warrenton is June 4. You can experiment with the art and science of winemaking at three ses-sions of the Virginia Wine Camp at Vineyard’s Crossing June 12–14, July 24–26, and Aug. 7–9.

You’re in horse countryFine horses are as common as fine

wine in Fauquier County, and you’ll find them on display at the Upper-ville Colt and Horse Show, June 6–12. For a more active display, check out the twilight polo matches at Great Meadows every Saturday evening, June through September. The nearby village of The Plains offers great shops, galleries, and restaurants.

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It’s hard to believe, driving through small towns and paddling along peaceful shorelines, but west-ern Delaware was once a remote, dark, and for-bidding place.

In the early 1800s, western Sussex County, the southernmost of Delaware’s three counties, was home to the notorious Patty Cannon. “The Devil on the Nanticoke” headed a bloodthirsty gang of thieves, kidnappers, and murderers operat-ing on the Delaware-Maryland border who often kidnapped free African-Americans and sold them into slavery. Stopping along the Nanticoke River in those days was perilous.

Times have changed. With Patty Cannon long gone, the towns along the nearly unspoiled Nanti-coke offer some not-to-be missed charm. Bethel, Seaford, and Laurel form a triangle with Route 13 along the eastern edge. Small but inviting, and

close enough to see in a day or a weekend, the area offers local history and natural scenery.

Seaford, once famous for its DuPont nylon pro-duction, has remembered local lore at the ever-imaginative Seaford Museum, housed in an old post offi ce. Look for artifacts from Nanticoke Indian history, memories of divided loyalties during the Revolutionary War, and tales of saints and sinners, including both Patty Cannon and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman.

Several life-size tableaux set this museum apart. One, a star-lit waterfront scene set at the turn of the 20th century, brings together all of the local busi-nesses that plied their trades by the water’s edge, according to Jim Blackwell, the museum’s curator.

“Our museum is designed to tell the story of our town,” he said. “It’s really the nation’s history. You see it through local eyes.”

The Seaford Historical So-ciety also operates the Itali-anate-style Gov. Ross Mansion and Plantation, where Ross family items, from clothing to toys, are displayed. A small log cabin near the house pays tribute to enslaved people who lived and worked here. (seafordhistoricalsociety.com)

More to do in LaurelFarther south on Route 13,

Laurel’s history is preserved in a 1910 train station and in an 1816 Victorian house, both run by the Laurel Historical Society.

The Cook House exhibits bushel baskets manufactured

here, as well as homey things such as furniture, quilts, crockery, and a rare turkey breast corner cabinet.

“We try to tell Laurel’s story at the Cook House,” said Norma Jean Fowler, the collections manager.

The train station exhibits highlight the society’s collections, as well as work by local photographer Albert Waller and railroad history, Fowler said. (laurelhistoricalsociety.org)

Tiny Bethel was famous for its shipbuilding trade. Boat lovers will fi nd the Bethel Maritime Mu-seum intriguing for its nautical displays and ship models. The town features scenic streetscapes no-table enough for the National Historic Register.

When you’re so close to the water you really want a boat, and one option is the Woodland Ferry which crosses Broad Creek outside of Seaford. It’s one of the country’s oldest ferries, according to Captain Donald Deputy.

“It’s been going on for over 200 years,” he said. The state-run ferry, which is free, can carry 50 pas-sengers or six cars.

Those who prefer a paddle will be interested in the new redevelopment plan along the Broad Creek in Laurel. The fi rst step is a kayak ramp, which will open a paddling concession this sum-mer, according to Ed Lewandowski, who is work-ing on the project.

It will be an important site of the Delmarva Pad-dling Weekend, Sept. 30–Oct. 2, according to Jim Rapp, the organizer who also plans the Delmarva Birding Weekend. Paddlers can bring a boat or rent one for one or more of the paddling trips. Reg-istration opens in June. (delmarvapaddling.com)

Tying these treasures together is the Nanticoke Heritage Byway, a 35-mile-long tour. One byway stop is the 2,000-acre Trap Pond State Park, home to the northernmost stand of bald cypress trees in

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The Bethel Maritime Museum recalls the town’s importance as a boat-building center with nautical displays and ship models.

You’ve been to Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, Arlington House, and the Smithsonian Mu-seum of American History, but you can explore Civil War history throughout the Washington area. Many of the sites are great opportunities for kids to learn about the conflict, but also offer good recre-ational opportunities.

Walk in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln in Northwest D.C. No special invitations or Secret Service background checks are needed to visit President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home. For three summers, Lincoln and his family left the White House and encamped at this serene setting where the president also spent time talking with injured soldiers. (lincolncottage.org)

At the cottage, Lincoln pondered some of his biggest decisions, including issuing the Emancipa-tion Proclamation. Tours offer insight into his life and times, and “Cottage Conversations” offer new interpretations through the voices of authors and historians.

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and the facility is open seven days a week. The cottage is located on the grounds of the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home and less than a mile from the USSAH National Cemetery. It was the first national cemetery created during the Civil War and the predecessor to Arlington National Cemetery.

South of Winchester Explore a Virginia battlefield where both North

and South declared victory. In 1862, Confederate Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson

relied on faulty intelligence and marched toward Winchester with 3,400 men. He was surprised at Kernstown by Col. Nathan Kimball and 8,500 Union troops. The Union forces turned Jackson’s left flank and forced him to retreat, causing the charismatic leader to log his only defeat — ever — at the first Battle of Kernstown.

Concerned about Confederate activity so close to Washington, D.C., President Abraham Lincoln retained more troops in the area and refused to

send 30,000 men south to support Gen. George B. McClellan. A second battle was fought on the same ground in 1864 and won by the Confederacy.

Today, you can visit the Kernstown Battlefield on the Pritchard-Grim Farm and stroll along the stone wall recorded in battlefield reports. Explore the walking trails on the battlefield and tour the 1854 Prichard House, where farmers Samuel and Helen Pritchard and their children huddled in their cellar during both battles. (kernstownbattle.org)

The visitor center is staffed on the weekends by volunteers from mid-May through October. Sat-urday hours are 10:00am–4:00pm. Sunday hours begin at 11:00am. Admission is free. Walking tours of the house and battlefield are offered on alternat-ing Saturdays.

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My venerable Oxford English Dic-tionary defines “-vore” as coming from the suffix “–vorous” and mean-ing “devouring or eating.” Most folks know what a carnivore eats, and they’re pretty familiar with what an herbivore or an omnivore consumes. Most foodies can discourse on the locovore movement.

One of the newest terms to figu-ratively and literally cross our pal-ates is “invasivore,” which means to eat an invasive species because it’s good for the environment — and many exotics actually taste good.

Humans have displayed a re-markable facility for picking up hitchhikers from around the world and bringing them home: witness starlings, or the northern snakehead, which is currently munching its way down the Potomac River.

We have also shown incredible ingenuity and thoroughness in con-suming entire species, such as the

passenger pigeon, bison, and stur-geon (although the last two are mak-ing well-assisted comebacks). The idea of eating invasives seems to use one of our bad habits to counteract another.

The Urban Dictionary defines “in-vasivore” as “… someone who eats invasive species … both for culinary enjoyment and to help control out-breaks of invasive species in native environments.”

This idea becomes more palatable when you consider that the Global Invasive Species Programme claims that the United States alone pays ap-proximately $120 billion annually on efforts to manage more than 800 invasive species populations. World-wide, that spending increases to $1.4 trillion.

Proponents of dining on exotics point to the lionfish, a highly preda-cious environmental homewrecker that invaded the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast a dozen years ago and

began eating the reefs bare. Beneath an array of venomous spines, lionfish carry fillets of buttery, flaky meat perfect for ceviche or sushi. As chefs began serving lionfish, often as an alternative to lobster, populations of the fish dropped. With lionfish sell-ing for more than $16 a pound, de-mand often outruns the supply.

The theory behind the invasi-vores’ battle cry — “If you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em!” — is indeed very seductive. But, at best, it’s just one tactic, not a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating the invaders.

“Eating invasive species is not a silver bullet,” said Laura Huffman, of the Nature Conservancy’s Texas of-fice. But it can still be “a way to get people engaged in the topic and in the solution.”

Invasivorism can even potentially backfire. If an invasive becomes popular, people could actually work to increase its numbers. As noted in Take Part, a citizens’ action website, “… mounting consumer demand can create the incentive to introduce (an exotic species) into new places. This

has happened with feral hogs. While the beasts are notorious for their bulldozer-like ability to obliterate a landscape, they are prized by hunt-ers for their meat. Because hunters continue to keep them stocked, the hogs, initially from Russia, now roam 39 states.”

Locally, Congressional Seafood Company, housed in the Maryland Food Center, has mounted a cam-paign to promote eating flathead catfish and blue catfish, two species invading the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources discourages catch-and-release of the catfish, ask-ing anglers to keep and kill any that they catch. Cooked into “cat cakes,” the fish is tasty and enjoyable to eat.

This month, I offer an easy recipe for people wishing to dabble their toes in invasivorism.

WILTED DANDELION SALAD

1 bunch fresh dandelion greens, washed, stems removed

2 green onions, chopped 2 hardboiled eggs,

chopped 5 slices bacon 2 teaspoons flour 3 tablespoons red

wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar In a medium-sized

pan, cook the bacon until it is browned and crispy. Remove the bacon strips from the pan, leaving only the drippings. Slowly whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the vine-gar to the pan, whisking constantly. Whisk in the sugar. Put the dandelion greens into the pan and toss the leaves with the dressing until they wilt slightly.

Remove the salad from the pan and gar-nish with chopped onions, eggs, and crum-bled bacon.

Reed Hellman is a professional writer living in Alberton, Md. Visit his website at reedhellmanwordsmith.com or email your questions and comments to [email protected].


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Genetic mutations happen a lot in life. On a cellular level, genes can change or morph into something else, taking an otherwise normal, pre-dictable entity and altering its character. Some-times, it’s a natural crossing of several different things. We see this phenomenon in medical sci-ence, biology, and even in wine grapes. Such is the case with two grape varieties: “chardonnay musqué” and “Caberlot.”

Regular chardonnay, for the most part, tastes pretty much the same whether it’s produced in a cool or warm climate. Notes of apple, pear, flint, white peach, and mineral are common and, if oak-treated, then additional elements of vanilla, butter-scotch, fig, nuts, and smoke are added.

The musqué clone is different. Sure, it is typi-cally reminiscent of the grape, but it takes on an added perfumey, musky note that is indigenous to the muscat grape, thus, its name. This muta-tion smacks of tropical fruit, honeysuckle, orange blossom, and spice. More often than not, off-dry in sweetness and medium-bodied, this version of chardonnay is indeed a crowd-pleaser. Appar-ently discovered by a French farmer by accident a couple hundred years ago, it began being propa-gated separately from the rest of the chardonnay.

This clone of chardonnay tends to work best in cool climates where the aromatic character of the grape is maintained and intensified. Warmer

climates like California, Australia, Chile, and Ar-gentina, for example, would simply cook these elements away. That’s why cool viticultural regions of the world like the northern and eastern U.S., Canada, and some northern European countries can produce decent examples. Some wineries blend this clone with other varietals, such as pinot gris or riesling.

Most chardonnay works well with or without oak treatment. However, I believe this clone shows bet-ter without oak, as it tends to mask its muskiness.

Because of musqué’s floral, perfumey nuances, food matches for it are slightly different. To a lesser degree, it can be treated somewhat like other aromatic varietals such as gewurztraminer, muscat, and even riesling. It makes a great aperitif before a meal, or a delightful digestive afterward. Check it out with less sweet, fruit-based desserts, nuts and cheeses like Gruyere and Brie, milder exotic cuisine such as Indian, Thai, and Mexican, or even lightly spicy dishes like chili and ceviche. It’s also yummy with melon and prosciutto, fish and seafood entrees such as fried mackerel and crab cakes, or lentils adorned with lemon and fresh herbs.

‘Caberlot’ is another exampleThen there’s “Caberlot.” This is a rare black

grape, believed to be a natural crossing of caber-

net franc and merlot. One would think that a crossing of two popular

red grape varieties would be widely propagated, but this is not the case. It is grown exclusively at Podere Il Carnasciale in Tuscany. It was first iden-tified in an abandoned vineyard in the late 1960s in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Only about 3,000 bottles of this wine, wearing the IGT (table wine with a geographical description) denomina-tion, are produced yearly.

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When is a county fair more than a fair? When it’s a “fair-festival hybrid” called the Celebrate Fair-fax! Festival.

The June 10–12 event “looks more like a music

festival, but has the feel of a community street fair,” according to Meagan Butkus, of Celebrate Fairfax Inc., the sponsoring organization. “We have a lot going on.”

Live concerts on eight stages, 300 exhibitors, food and beverage vendors, interactive children’s activities, karaoke, fi reworks, carnival rides, and even diving dogs highlight the festival, which hon-ors Fairfax County and its many communities. An animal petting zoo is as close as the suburban Wash-ington, D.C., locality will come to its agricultural past, generally the focus of traditional county fairs.

This is the 35th year for the modern festival, which takes place on 25 acres at the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Gov-ernment Center Parkway. The event draws up to 80,000 visitors during its three-day run.

Three nationally known rock ’n’ roll bands will be headliners this year.

Performing on Friday will be the Plain White T’s, known for pop, punk, and melody. The band’s platinum-selling singles include the mega-hit “Hey There Delilah” and its most recent album is Ameri-can Nights.

The B-52s, called the “World’s Greatest Party Band” for its dance-rock sounds, will be featured on Saturday. The band, which has sold more than 20 million albums, is known for such tunes as “Rock Lobster,” “Planet Claire,” “Private Idaho,” “Channel Z,” “Love Shack,” and “Roam.”

Living Colour will bring its creative fusion of free jazz, funk, hard rock, and heavy metal on Sun-day. The band’s debut album, Vivid, featured the hits “Glamour Boys” and “Cult of Personality” — the latter earned a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.

Among other musical features are local and regional bands, a karaoke championship competi-tion, and a fun-to-watch “Silent Disco,” where you wear wireless headsets and dance to the music of one of three on-site DJs playing simultaneously.

The festival will have more than 60 carnival rides, games, and attractions. A 5K race is sched-

uled, and a DockDogs event will feature canines participating in aquatics competitions. Plus, there will be a giant maze, a pop-up playground, a scav-enger hunt, and nightly fi reworks.

Youngsters will enjoy Innovation Health Chil-dren’s Avenue, where there will be free hands-on learning events, a train ride, a robot pavilion, a kids’ stage, a kids’ midway, a moon bounce, fi re-trucks and police cars, and animal petting zoos.

In addition to numerous retail vendors, there will be 40 food vendors, with options ranging from Peruvian to barbeque to Mediterranean. Wineries, breweries, and cideries also will be on hand.

Free shuttles to the festival are available at Fair Lakes Circle and Fair Oaks Shopping Center.

Tickets at the gate are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 12, with senior citizen and military discounts. Carnival rides cost extra. Ad-vance discounted tickets are available through celebratefairfax.com and at Northern Virginia We-gmans stores.

See what’s bloomin’Those who like national parks, plants, and art

can combine their pleasures in an exhibit called “Flora of the National Parks” at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington. The exhibit in the Conser-vatory West Gallery celebrates this year’s 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. A lec-ture series accompanies the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 2.

The beauty of the fl ora at more than 400 national park sites across the nation is highlighted through paintings, photography, illustrations, and other styles by various artists. Plants are listed both by their common and Latin names.

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A group of business people, pas-tors, representatives of the visitors bureau, and others in Morgantown, W.Va., put their heads together re-cently and came to a conclusion.

“Everyone thought it was time to bring some inspiration to the area,” says Susan Alston Johnson, who is promoting the festival.

The result is the fi rst-ever “Soul-Fuel WV” inspirational music and family festival, July 22–24, which is being presented by the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visi-tors Bureau and produced by Alston Group Inc.

Five nationally known stars in the world of contemporary Chris-tian music will perform on multiple stages in Morgantown.

Christian music can include many styles, including pop, rock, folk, reg-gae, hip-hop, and heavy metal.

The festival lineup includes Mary Mary, a chart-topping sister-duo who have won three Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and a BET Award; Crowder, a multiple Dove Award winner; Martha Munizzi, a Dove and Stellar Award winner and Grammy and Soul Train Award

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Entertainment also includes re-gional bands, adult and children’s ecumenical chorales, a dance troupe, a talent show, retail and food vendors, workshops, and a 5K in-fl atables course.

Friday and Saturday performances will be at Mylan Park and the Sunday show will be at the Ruby McClain Amphitheater.

Part of the proceeds from the

event will go to the Chestnut Moun-tain Ranch, a residential program for boys in crisis.

Tickets are available through the website and are $42.99 for adults and $32.49 for ages 10 to 20.

Organizers expect 10,000 attend-ees at what will become an annual event.

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of America’s bloodiest one-day bat-tle. Outnumbered and outgunned by a far superior Confederate force led by Gen. Jubal Early on July 9, 1864, Union troops held off Confederate forces long enough for Washington’s defenses to be strengthened. It was the South’s only victory in the North, but it proved hollow.

Your visit to the Battle of Mono-cacy National Park can include exploring exhibits in the visitor’s center, hiking, and picnicking. Ad-mission is free. (npa.gov/mono)

Insider tip: Plan to take your trash with you when you leave, as this is a trash-free park.

The battlefi eld is only 3 miles from Frederick, so it’s convenient to tack on a second stop for lunch or shop-ping nearby.

Enjoy the more than 7 miles of hiking trails. You can also take a driving tour of the battlefi eld with a map. Park rangers lead battlefi eld hikes and special programs are of-fered throughout the year.

The Antietam National Battle-fi eld is about 40 minutes away from Monocacy and was the site of the bloodiest one-day battle in Ameri-can history. It’s also the fi rst time the war dead on the battlefi eld were photographed in iconic photos, and some sections of the battlefi eld today are recognizable in photos from the time. (nps.gov/anti)

This well-developed park offers a visitor center with a fi lm narrated by James Earl Jones, a self-guided auto tour, hiking trails, Dunker Church, and the new Pry House Field Hos-pital Museum. Burnside’s Bridge is currently being restored and will be fi nished by the end of 2016. The park charges an admission fee.

CULTUREcontinued from page 38

Crimson-eyed rose mallow at Colonial National Historical Park

Gray’s lily and mountain magno-lia on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Paw paw at Great Falls National Park

Birdfoot violet at C&O Canal Jack-in-the-pulpit at Harpers

Ferry National Historical Park Common persimmon at Antietam

National Battlefi eld Rhododendron at Great Smoky

Mountain National ParkElsewhere, there are plants such

as: Arctic gentian at Denali National

Park Gunnison’s mariposa lily at

Rocky Mountain National Park Mountain lady’s slipper at Gla-

cier National Park Ponderosa pine at Zion National

Park Aspen at Yellowstone National

Park Reindeer lichen at Acadia Na-

tional Park California poppy at Channel Is-

lands National Park Ghost orchid at Everglades Na-

tional Park

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