Happy Maryland Day!

Today is National Maryland Day for 2024. . .

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Which Colony State is MD:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that the initial occupation of Maryland was with the Paleo-Indians, that arrived in Maryland over 5,000 years ago to hunt mammoths, bison, and caribou. By 1000 B.C., over 8,000 Native Americans from 40 tribes lived in the area. In the 1500s, Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazano discovered Maryland, while Captain John Smith from England arrived in 1608. The first English settlement, a fur-trading post, was established on Kent Island in 1631. Maryland became a colony under King Charles I, with George Calvert granted land north of Virginia. Calvert’s son, Cecilus, settled the colony named “Terra Maria” or “Maryland” after Queen Henrietta Maria. The colony was mainly Roman Catholic and promoted religious tolerance through the Maryland Toleration Act of 1649.

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More History: The state of Maryland started in the Union with Annapolis being the U.S. capital in 1783-1784, when the Treaty of Paris ended the Revolution. Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing the War of 1812 attack on Fort McHenry. Maryland, a slave state, was home to notable abolitionists like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. Tubman was born into slavery in Dorchester County, escaped, and returned to help others gain freedom. Douglass, born in Talbot County, escaped slavery and became a famous abolitionist. Maryland faced divisions during the Civil War, mainly supporting the Union. The state’s history includes significant contributions to America’s development, including agriculture and fishing industries. Explore Maryland’s history by visiting historical sites and trying local delicacies like blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay.

Climate of Maryland: Maryland’s climate varies with regions and seasons, with continental and humid subtropical climates in different areas. The western highlands have a wide temperature range, from -40°F to over 100°F, with average of 65°F in July and 28°F in January. The east has a humid subtropical climate influenced by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, moderating the weather. Winters see ice on northern tributaries, while summers can reach 107°F with high humidity. Maryland averages approximately 202 sunny days per year with 55% of days being sunny.

More About Maryland: Throughout the years, Maryland has earned the titles of the blue crab capital of America, the birthplace of the U.S. National Anthem, the the twin spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, although debatable the fishing capital, and its proximity to Washington D.C.

The Great Location of Maryland: The state of Maryland spans 250 miles long and 100 miles wide. It is bordered by Virginia and Washington D.C. on the south, West Virginia on the west, Pennsylvania on the north, Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.

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Maryland’s Statehood Facts:

The History:

Maryland Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Maryland Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
7th State. Proprietary Province of Maryland “Good Morning Baltimore” by the Original Cast of Hairspray (Modern), “Maryland, My Maryland” written by James Ryder Randall (Original)	04/28/1788 (ratified)	Annapolis

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Some Great Maryland Sites:  Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Maryland:

• National Aquarium, 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
• Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD 21230
• Ocean City Beach, Ocean City, MD 21842
• Ocean City Boardwalk, 698 N Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
• Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W Camden St, Baltimore, MD 21201
• U.S. Naval Academy, 121 Blake Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402
• Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
• Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
• Fell’s Point, Baltimore, MD 21231
• The Walters Art Museum, W. Center St., Baltimore, MD 21201
• Horseshoe Casino, 1525 Russell St, Baltimore, MD 21230
• Swallow Falls State Park, 2470 Maple Glade Rd, Oakland, MD 21550

Memorable Maryland Events:  Here is a list of some events that happened in Maryland:

• 1631: The first European settlement is established by trader William Claiborne.
  
• 1632: The royal charter for the colony of Maryland is granted to George Calvert.
  
• 1634: Leonard Calvert led English settlers to the new colony and founded the city of St. Mary’s.
  
• 1664: A law is passed allowing slavery in Maryland.
  
• 1695: Annapolis is made the capital city.
  
• 1729: The city of Baltimore is founded.
  
• 1767: Maryland’s northern boundary is set by the Mason-Dixon Line.
  
• 1788: Maryland is admitted to the Union as the 7th state.
  
• 1814: The British attack Fort Henry. Francis Scott Key writes “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
  
• 1862: The most deadly battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Antietam, is fought near Sharpsburg.
  
• 1904: Much of downtown Baltimore is destroyed by fire.

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