Religious Freedom Byway Would Recognize Maryland's Historic Role

(Washington Post) - Ask most Marylanders where the notion of freedom of religion originated and they'll probably say New England, Susan Wilkinson said.

But the answer is Maryland. So Wilkinson and others are working to make sure residents have a better understanding of the history of religious freedom. Their goal is federal recognition for the Religious Freedom Byway, which will wind through 139 miles of St. Mary's and Charles counties. Continued