The Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture

THE LINES WE CROSS: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America

THE LINES WE CROSS: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America” July 31, 2026 — October 31, 2027 Maryland sits directly below the Mason-Dixon Line, a border state where freedom and slavery once existed side by side. In this landscape of impossible boundaries, Black Marylanders learned to navigate through movement, making, and profound creativity. They crossed literal and symbolic lines to claim their lives, build vibrant communities, and challenge the nation to live up to its highest ideals. The Lines We Cross is a multi-floor, evocative experience at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum that traces how Black Marylanders have pushed boundaries, broken systems, and shaped the social, cultural, and political landscape of America.