Maryland's Story is America's Story
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.
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Mabel Houze Hubbard was the first African American female attorney appointed to any bench in the state of Maryland.
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The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum is located at USA Lacrosse national headquarters, and honors the history and players in lacrosse.
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The Historic Sites Consortium of Queen Anne's County connects seventeen historic sites to visit which document the history of the county.
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Entering Queenstown’s Courthouse is like stepping through a portal in time. Much of your surroundings are original, such as the horizontal oak wall sheathing and some of the weatherboarding on the end walls. The flooring, originally a typical earth floor, was later updated to wood. The frame structure dates to 1708 and the brick section was added between 1820 and 1840, well after the 1782 transfer of the county seat to Centreville.
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Service to your country is service to everyone who calls America home.
Service OpportunitiesMake an impact in your community and beyond by fully participating in civic life.
Civic ParticipationOn this day in Maryland history, Etta Maynie Maddox, the first woman to obtain a legal license and practice in Maryland, died in Baltimore. Maddox was an advocate for women’s suffrage and founded the Maryland Suffrage Association.
Under Governor Moore’s authorization, the Maryland 250 Commission developed this commemoration in observance of our collective contributions to America’s 250 years.
