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Let history set sail in Baltimore.

At the Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum, the first African American owned and operated shipyard, you can follow in the footsteps of Frederick Douglass and interact with the tools of maritime history. Baltimore is home to many museums that stimulate curiosity, creativity and learning through exhibits and programs for families. Explore the courageous journeys toward freedom at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, come face-to-face with over 100 inspiring African American visionaries and exhibits at the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum or trace the path of history through our Heritage Walk Tour. Learn more about African American Heritage in Baltimore.

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