Accessible Location DISTANCE FROM An easy drive from most Mid-Atlantic locations, we invite you to wander • WASHINGTON, D.C.. . 30 MI off the beaten path and explore the countryside where legends continue • , MD. . . .60 MI Explore to come alive! We are prepared to receive your group and assist with • RICHMOND, VA. . . . 75 MI creating a memorable experience in Charles County, MD. • HARRISBURG, PA . . .150 MI Group Tours • NEW YORK, NY. . . .240 MI

• COLUMBUS, OH . . . 450 MI

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If Bring the entire group and learn about the low the rest of the escape to Rich Hill Farm, Mount Carmel Monastery i Captain Johns Crab House (Cobb Island) visual arts are more your style visit any or all of the facts and legends of this quaint village along the pine thicket, Zekiah Swamp, and end the CarmelofPortTobacco.com k our galleries and theaters. the picturesque . 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View the site where the Old IndianHeadBlackBox.org | 301-743-3040 301-870-2220 unique archaeological, recreational, histori- Bryantown Tavern resided and visit St. Mary’s 2) Rays Pier (Benedict) Port Tobacco Players cal, cultural, educational, and environmental Catholic Church the final resting place for Dr. 2% Facebook: Ray's Pier | 301-274-3733 PTPlayers.com | 301-934-6813 opportunities for group travelers. The site Samuel A. Mudd. PARKS includes historic vessels dating back to the During the War of 1812, 4,500 British troops 2! The Charles (La Plata) Art Center Revolutionary War, remains of the largest 2^ came ashore in Benedict on their way to s General Smallwood Retreat House at TheCharlesLP.com | 301-392-5116 MattawomanArt.org 301-743-5159 ‘Ghost Fleet’ of the World War I steamships, Washington, D.C. Visit the quaint town, and Smallwood State Park wildlife viewing areas, fishing, boating access, Galazio's (La Plata) dine at Ray's Pier on the Patuxent River. dnr.Maryland.gov | 301-743-7613 2@ Shop 53 Tattoo and Art Studio and a hiking trail. Facebook: Galazio Restaurant | 301-392-9500 2& Explore the James E. Richmond Science Shop53TattooStudio.com | 240-349-2932 Visit the Thomas Stone National Historic Mallows Bay Park Center (www.ccBOE.com/sciencecenter, d Site; which was originally home to the man g 301-934-7464). The science center includes CharlesCountyParks.com who wrote himself into American history after a state-of-the-art 60-foot diameter, 184-seat 301-932-3470 signing the Declaration of Independence. 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