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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A former plantation property, Josiah Henson Museum and Park where abolitionist, preacher and author Josiah Henson was enslaved. Henson's autobiography, written in 1876, was the inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowes' novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
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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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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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Eight murals created by Michael Rosato make up the Chesapeake Mural Trail in Dorchester County. A free audio guide app can be downloaded.
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In 1937, Harriet Brown sued the Calvert County Board of Education. She cited the pay discrepancy as a violation of the 14th amendment that granted equal legal and civil rights to all African Americans. Brown’s case was successfully settled.
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On the morning of September 12, 1814, the British landed about seven thousand men near the site that later became Fort Howard, as a part of a campaign to capture Baltimore in coordination with their navy’s bombardment of Fort McHenry.
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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.
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, the ruling in Murray v. Pearson declared that Black law student Donald Gaines Murray must be allowed to attend the University of Maryland Law School. This historic ruling was an important legal precedent in making segregation illegal in Maryland.
Under Governor Moore’s authorization, the Maryland 250 Commission developed this commemoration in observance of our collective contributions to America’s 250 years.
