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Tells the story of the clipper ships that drove Baltimore's economy in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The former home of Alexandria's first volunteer fire company is now a museum showcasing the history and advances in fire-fighting technologies.

A trip back in time to the late 18th century, when Alexandria ranked with Philadelphia as a center of political and economic activity.

The country's first black history wax museum.

See a view of the Potomac River from the Maryland side, exhibits on the geology and environment of the area and information on hiking trails.

Formerly a working train station, the depot is now a museum devoted to railroad memorabilia; the history of Commander William Lewis Herndon, the namesake of the town; and artifacts from local residents.

Come on in out of the cold into the world's first museum devoted to international espionage.

Exhibits on the history of Worcester County from Indian times through the Victorian era.

See numerous restored buildings, some dating to the 18th century, and a country store.

This history of Alexandria is on display, from its time as part of the District of Columbia to the present.