Maryland Travel Guide
The first settlement of Europeans on trade offshore islands in the area of Maryland appeared in 1622. Cecil Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, arrived here in 1633 in order to take possession of their land. Maryland became the seventh state on April 28, 1788.
The state received its name in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of the King of England, Charles I. Nickname Maryland - «Old Line State» (The State of the old boundary line) - came from General George Washington, which is named in honor of the Border Troops of The Maryland Line who bravely fought during the Revolution.
The flag of Maryland consists of the family coats of arms of the Calvert family (the founders of the colony in these places) and Krosslend. Black-and-gold coat of arms - family Calvert, red and white - Krosslend.
The main attraction of Maryland is the Chesapeake Bay - a picturesque view stretching from south to north, from the Ocean to Pennsylvania. The capital city of Maryland is Annapolis. It is not very big. Major Cities: Baltimore, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Bowie, Rockville.
As industry grew, Baltimore and its suburbs expanded, erasing the borders of neighboring counties, all the while leaving Annapolis a relatively small town. Now industry is based on the manufacture of electrical equipment, transport equipment, chemical and food industries. Agriculture: seafood, poultry, livestock, etc.
What to see
Annapolis - the capital of the small state of Maryland has a lot of interesting things! You can walk with a guide along the route under the name «Three centuries». This is a walk through the historic city center. It includes a visit to Maryland State House - one of the oldest in the United States Capitol, a tour of St. John's College - the university, whose history begins in 1696 when the school was founded by King William. Many of the college buildings are circa 18th,19th, and 20th century. You can also visit the Naval Academy (Naval Academy), which was founded in 1845 and continues today.
Baltimore Maritime Museum - Maritime Museum Baltimore ships tell us about the history of the U.S. Navy from 1930 to 1986. Each ship has participated in a war and served its country in the waters of Japan, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean Seas. All of them are national historic sites (National Historic Landmarks).
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum - located in Baltimore. Edgar was born in Boston in 1809 and arrived in Baltimore at the age of 20 years after demobilization. He died in 1849 in Baltimore. He is one of the greatest American writers. He was also a poet, literary critic, a master of short stories, editor, and a teacher. The house in which he lived was built in 1830 when the are was rural.