Heritage Routes
Explore other areas of interest throughout Prince George’s County.
Places to Discover
General
Check out these iconic spots in the history of this unique county.
- Linking the Nation: Transportation & Communication Milestones
- Hot Air Balloons to Steps on the Moon: Aviation Milestones
- Main Streets and Miracle Miles Heritage Route
- War of 1812 and the Battle of Bladensburg
- Battle Lines: Prince George’s County in the Civil War (January 2012 – Special countywide publication)
- Trail Blazing Stories of African-American History
- Painting the Town: Arts & Humanities Heritage Route
- Festivals and Farmers Markets
- Urban Outdoor Adventures Heritage Route
- Fields and Farms: Agriculture Heritage Route
Community History & Walking Tours
Looking to get out and about? Check out these spots for some local culture.
The Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a great way to experience the Chesapeake Campaign of 1814. This route leads from Benedict in Charles County into Prince George’s County at Upper Marlboro, coming through Washington D.C. and then into Anacostia Trails Heritage Area before heading to Baltimore. Please see many more details on the County or NPS websites.
The Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail and Byway “connects the places, people and events that led to the birth of the National Anthem. The 290-mile trail stretches over beautiful rolling farmland, charming historic towns, and populated urban areas, following scenic rivers and the treasured Chesapeake bay in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. During the War of 1812, this region was a center of a desperate struggle between the young United States and the empire of Great Britain. Riverbanks where people now fish once echoed with the sounds of cannon fire. Today a trip along the Trail offers countless learning and recreation opportunities for Bay residents and visitors.”
- National Park Service Brochure
The Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail and Byway “connects the places, people and events that led to the birth of the National Anthem. The 290-mile trail stretches over beautiful rolling farmland, charming historic towns, and populated urban areas, following scenic rivers and the treasured Chesapeake bay in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. During the War of 1812, this region was a center of a desperate struggle between the young United States and the empire of Great Britain. Riverbanks where people now fish once echoed with the sounds of cannon fire. Today a trip along the Trail offers countless learning and recreation opportunities for Bay residents and visitors.”
- National Park Service Brochure
