History of Maryland - Wikipedia
WEBThe recorded history of Maryland dates back to the beginning of European exploration, starting with the Venetian John Cabot, who explored the coast of North America for the Kingdom of England in 1498.
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WEB2 days ago · Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. One of the original 13 states, it lies at the center of the Eastern Seaboard. Annapolis, the state capital, lies on Chesapeake Bay, roughly equidistant from …
Maryland - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · One of the original 13 colonies, Maryland lies at the center of the Eastern Seaboard, amid the great commercial and population complex that stretches from Maine to Virginia.
Maryland - Colonial, Chesapeake, Plantations | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Luther Martin distinguished himself as a representative of Maryland at the Constitutional Convention. Maryland ratified the U.S. Constitution on April 28, 1788, the seventh state to do so. It also ceded territory and advanced money for public buildings to help form the District of Columbia (1791).
Maryland History Timeline | VisitMaryland.org
WEBCheck out this timeline of Maryland's history and learn about the events that helped begin this beautiful country and state.
Maryland Colony Facts, Details, Timeline - American History Central
WEBAug 29, 2023 · Maryland was founded in April 1632 when King Charles I agreed to grant a charter to George Calvert, the 1st Lord Baltimore, in order to establish a colony in the New World where Catholics could live without the threat of …
Maryland - Wikipedia
WEBAfter the Civil War ended, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. Since the 1940s, the state's population has grown rapidly, to approximately six million residents, and it is among the most densely populated U.S. states.
Maryland Historical Chronology, 1600-1699 - Maryland State …
WEBEnglish settlers, led by Leonard Calvert, set sail on Ark and Dove from Cowes, England, for Maryland. Calvert had been appointed Maryland's first Governor by his brother, Cecil Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, following grant of Maryland Charter by Charles I, King of Great Britain and Ireland.
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WEBMaryland History. Explore our many resources to uncover the diverse history of Maryland using the rich primary sources of the State Archives. Biographies. State House. Maryland Indigenous Records. Study of the Legacy of Slavery.
History – Maryland Center for History and Culture
WEBThe Maryland Center for History and Culture welcomes people from all walks of life to connect with the history, art, and culture of Maryland, gain new perspectives on the past, build community, explore identity, and broaden their understanding of the world.
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