Maryland's History

By averieh

  • St. Mary's City

    St. Mary's City
    St. Mary's City was the capital of Maryland, after colonists found it as an abandoned city.

  • Annapolis

    Annapolis
    Maryland's capital was moved to Annapolis.

  • The Beginning of Baltimore

    The Beginning of Baltimore
    Baltimore was founded.
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    Annapolis Was Big

    Annapolis was the capital of the United States for a short time before Washington D.C.

  • Maryland's State Start

    Maryland's State Start
    Maryland became the 7th state in the U.S.

  • The Star-Spangled Banner was written.

    The Star-Spangled Banner was written.
    Maryland troops stopped British in a battle and inspired The Star-Spangled Banner.

  • The U.S. Naval Academy

    The U.S. Naval Academy
    The U.S. Naval Academy was built in Maryland.

  • Troops take hold of Baltimore

    Troops take hold of Baltimore
    Union Troops took control of Baltimore during the Civil War.

  • The Antietam Battle

    The Antietam Battle
    The Antietam Battle occurs in Maryland. Its nickname is "The Bloodiest Day in War."

  • The Great Baltimore Fire

    The Great Baltimore Fire
    The Great Baltimore Fire burned down 70 blocks of down town Baltimore.