6 Best Maryland History Podcasts

1. Maryland Labor History

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From the first national strike in 1877 to the nation's first unionized Apple store, Maryland workers have long been at the center of labor history, fighting in the name of a better, more just life for all. As the state of Maryland celebrates its 250th anniversary, Maryland250 Labor History aims to ensure that we not only remember and celebrate this legacy, but treat it as a guide for our future. A collaborative and volunteer-run project, MD250 Labor History is bringing this history to life through historical documents, podcasts, walking tours, videos, +more. Visit us: md250laborhistory.orgMORE Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Second Reader

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A librarian and history enthusiast explores the history of Maryland through the stories of its legislators.
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Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. S7ories

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Stories is a long-form storytelling podcast exploring the people, places, and moments that shaped Maryland and the Chesapeake region.Each episode revisits history, crime, power, and culture through a modern lens — from untold local legends and defining moments to stories of conflict, resilience, and consequence that still echo today...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Recent Guest Stephen White
Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Antietam and Beyond Podcast

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Authors John Banks and Tom McMillan dive deep into the Battle of Antietam — September 17, 1862, the bloodiest day in American history — as well as into the 1862 Maryland Campaign and other Civil War topics. Join these longtime journalists, who, along with their guests, share stories, knowledge and much more about the battle and the most compelling period in American history. The podcast is sponsored by Civil War Trails, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states.MORE Hosts John Banks, Tom McMillan
Producer/Network Tom McMillan and John Banks
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Location Maryland, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jim Hessler, Robert Dunkerly
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 54Facebook 5.8K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Saint Mary's SOCO

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 Welcome to St. Mary's SOCO — A Sound Off Creative Original, Narrated by K.T. Harris.This is the podcast where Southern Maryland's oldest stories find new life. Hosted by K.T. Harris, this series explores the rich history, folklore, and characters of St. Mary's County — the southernmost tip of Maryland, where legends linger and the past still echoes across the Bay.From oyster wars and Civil War prisons to ghost stories, watermen, and back-road characters, each episode dives deep into the heart of SoCo...MORE Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. A History of Maryland

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An in-depth and free-wheeling narrative history of the colony/province/state of Maryland.
Producer/Network Jared Books
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 68 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact