Prince Frederick was named for the son of King George II. The town was destroyed three times by fire - 1740s, during War of 1812 and in 1882. Prince Frederick maintains a day campus for the College of Southern Maryland and is the home to the main branch of the Calvert Library.
Battle Creek is a 100-acre nature sanctuary where bald cypress trees range in age from 75 to over 500 years old. It is one of the last remaining sites where the bald cypress tree grows naturally. Visitors will enjoy the chance to view these prehistoric trees, birdwatching, and nature walks along the boardwalk trail.
Hours:
10am-4:30pm; Sun:1pm-4:30pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
CalvART Gallery presents original artwork by artists from southern Maryland. Contemporary and traditional art are featured in paintings, pottery, jewerly, sculpture, and photography.
Address: CalvART Gallery, Box 2569, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, United States
Phone: 1 (410) 535-9252, Fax: 1 (410) 535-0302
Organized bird, flower and tree hikes are offered on the nature trails of American Chestnut Land Trust. There is an experimental chestnut arboretum and historic structures.
Address: American Chestnut Land Trust, Box 2363, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, United States
Phone: 1 (410) 414-3400, Fax: 1 (410) 414-3402
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