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Revolutionary Maryland

A free press supports the very foundation of an American democracy.

Protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, freedom of the press is crucial for the functioning of a healthy American democracy. The press provides diverse perspectives on important issues, empowering the public to make informed decisions. In this way, a free press supports the very foundation of American democracy by ensuring an informed and engaged citizenry.

The current rise in hate speech, disinformation, and deadly attacks against journalists threaten freedom of the press on a global level. The Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now traveling exhibition explores the evolution of one of our most important American freedoms from its earliest incarnation in the Maryland Colony to its role in contemporary society. This exhibit is one element of a multi-pronged project designed to encourage all citizens to think critically about the roles of a free press to self-government in democracy.

Tour Locations

Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now will be traveling to and be available for viewing at eight different locations in the state of Maryland throughout 2026. See below for information for each stop of our traveling exhibition.

Arundel Center
Annapolis, MD

Dates: January 13, 2026 – February 5, 2026
Location: Arundel Center (44 Calvert St, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Hours: Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Museum of Eastern Shore Culture
Salisbury, MD

Dates: January 17, 2026 – late March
Location: Museum of Eastern Shore Culture (218 W Main St, Salisbury, MD 21801)
Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Annapolis, MD

Dates: February 6, 2026 – February 25, 2026
Location: Annapolis Visitors Center (26 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Hours: Sundays to Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Museum of Historic Annapolis
Annapolis, MD

Dates: February 26, 2026 – March 16, 2026
Location: Museum of Historic Annapolis (99 Main St, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Hours: Fridays to Mondays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Chesapeake Arts Center
Brooklyn Park, MD

Dates: March 17, 2026 – March 31, 2026
Location: Chesapeake Arts Center (194 Hammonds Ln, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225)
Hours: Mondays to Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Closed on Friday; Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sponsors & Partners

Maryland Humanities would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for helping us make Revolutionary Maryland possible:

“A sophomore on our school’s state-champ runner-up varsity football team was so taken by Joe’s story of the sophomore year on the boat that he got his dad (the coach) and several members of his team to read the book even though they weren’t assigned it in class.

“Another student described a discussion she got into with her math teacher after school about the relevance of the English curriculum and used her experience with Brown’s work and the field trip to convince her teacher that humanities are just as important as STEM. Great stuff!”

One Maryland One Book Teacher

“Museum on Main Street helps fulfill our promise of bringing impactful humanities programs to every corner of Maryland.

What I appreciate most is the way it creates long-term and meaningful change in the diverse communities that host each tour—promoting local pride, providing resources and ensuring sustainable partnerships.”

Rob Forloney

Program Officer, Partnerships

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