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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The College Park Aviation Museum is a top aviation destination in the Washington DC area. Only eight miles from downtown DC, the museum is easily accessible by car and public transportation. A great place to bring the whole family!
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Hagerstown Aviation Museum is home to the largest collection of Fairchild aircraft and memorabilia in the world. Due to the unwavering support and generosity of loyal donors throughout the past 25 years, the museum has grown from a concept to the world's largest Fairchild Aircraft and memorabilia collection. This collection includes 23 historic aircraft and over 10,000 photos and artifacts spanning over a century of aviation in Hagerstown, Maryland.
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Education, exhibits & artifacts on the history & practice of local commercial fishing & crabbing.
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Founded in 1641, St. Ignatius Church at Chapel Point is the oldest active parish in the nation. Founder Father Andrew White, S.J. built the original structure at the water’s edge and named the area Chapel Point.
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A political voice in the Civil War, unusual for women, Anna Ella Carroll was a member of the well-known Carroll family.
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Elizabeth “Liz” Bobo was the first woman in the state of Maryland to be elected to the office of County Executive, serving as Howard County Executive from 1986 to 1990.
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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.
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, C.W. Hall’ s Variety Shoe House advertises “Shoes! Shoes! For Men, Women and Children! The Largest Stock in Annapolis.”
Under Governor Moore’s authorization, the Maryland 250 Commission developed this commemoration in observance of our collective contributions to America’s 250 years.
