Dorchester County sits at the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore, where the Chesapeake Bay meets miles of open marsh, tidal creeks, and quiet country roads. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge draws birders, wildlife photographers, hunters, and paddlers from across the country and holds two notable honors: named by USA Today as one of the 10 best spots for wildlife watching and by Outdoor Photographer as one of the top 25 nature photography locations in the world. Explore by kayak, canoe, bicycle, or boat. The water and the wild are right here.
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More than 200 years ago, Harriet Tubman was born here in Dorchester County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. For 27 years, Tubman was trapped in the bonds of slavery before escaping – and then returning to Maryland time and again, risking her life to lead her family and friends on dangerous missions to freedom. She went on to work as a scout, spy, and nurse in the Civil War. Later, she was part of the suffrage movement. And throughout her life, she was a humanitarian, always thinking of and doing for others.
