America’s history through the eyes & experiences of Marylanders.
In anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary, we’re opening the pages of some of our most iconic accomplishments, from the oyster farms of the Chesapeake Bay to the mountain peaks out west. Beyond the legends we all know well, we’ll explore stories of everyday Marylanders who served our country and helped democracy prosper through civic engagement. We’re honored to commemorate our deep and meaningful contribution to America’s past, present, and future by retracing Maryland’s illustrious history.
Perched at Ellicott City’s highest point, the Patapsco Female Institute offered a revolutionary curriculum to young women from 1837-1891. The school earned a national reputation for its inclusion of botany, chemistry, languages, literature, math, and music in an effort to mold elegant young ladies into engaged, active citizens. Since the school’s closure at the end of the 19th century, the site has hosted a hotel, a Summer Theater, and, briefly, a nursing home. The ruins of this grand example of Greek-revival architecture were stabilized and restored in 1993. Explore a slice of the Victorian Era in Howard County by joining us for a tour or attending an educational program at this breezy, hilltop historic park.
Christian Abraham Fleetwood was born in Baltimore and published the Lyceum Observer, among the first African American newspapers in the border slave states, along with serving in the infantry and earning the Medal of Honor.
On this day in Maryland history, the Greenbelt News review announced a new ambulance, “equipped with the latest and best of accessories, sirens, flashing red lights, and even an electric blanket for patient’s comfort.
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Under Governor Moore’s authorization, the Maryland 250 Commission developed this commemoration in observance of our collective contributions to America’s 250 years.
