November 2010

The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use and is the only state house to have ever served as the nation’s capitol.

The Continental Congress met in the Old Senate Chamber from November 26, 1783, to August 13, 1784. During that time, George Washington came before Congress to resign his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the Treaty of Paris was ratified, marking the official end of the Revolutionary War.

The collection presented here comprises works of art, objects, and documents associated with and/or exhibited in the Maryland State House. All of the items are part of the collection of the Maryland State Archives. To verify the current location, and visitor access, for any of the items presented here, it is recommended to contact the staff of the State House Visitor Center.

The Maryland State House Visitor Center is a program of the Maryland State Archives. For information about the Archives, please visit www.mdsa.net

Situated along Rock Creek in Derwood, Maryland, the Agricultural History Farm Park is a 410-acre complex with a farmhouse, barn, assorted farm buildings and an activity center.

The Farm Park hosts seasonal festivals depicting farm life both past and present. It serves as the host site for the popular Harvest Festival which takes place every October. Other programs are scheduled by Meadowside Nature Center and the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm park throughout the year. To interpret past farming practices, 70 acres were set aside as an historic area. The farmhouse is currently being furnished to reflect the home of an average turn-of-the-century family. The 1908 farm of the Bussard family includes a large bank barn, water tank house and other outbuildings.

The Historical Society of Cecil County offers to visitors a research library, gallery exhibits, a historic log cabin, and a replica of a country store.

Cecil County preserves its historical collections at the Historical Society’s research library and museum. The library has the largest collection of books, manuscripts, maps, government documents and newspapers pertaining to Cecil County in existence. The museum features an impressive collection of 19th century furnishings, historic artifacts, and works of art of local interest.

The Historic Annapolis Foundation offers guided tours of different lengths in Annapolis.

Interested visitors can go to the William Paca House and Garden, the former estate of one of four Marylanders who signed the Declaration of Independence. Annapolis' and the Chesapeake Bay's nautical culture is preserved at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. The Banneker-Douglass Museum preserves and interprets Maryland's African American history. The Hammond-Harwood House highlights Maryland colonial life.

The Heritage Center in Pemberton Historical Park serves as a museum of the history of Wicomico County.

A reproduction 18th century Eastern Shore Virginia tobacco barn, the Heritage Centre houses the Wicomico Society's collection and serves as its museum and headquarters. The current exhibit, "A Window to the Past -- A Day on the Farm in 1844" features artifacts from the Historical Society's collection of "cleverly" conceived interactive displays that are fun and educational for kids of all ages. The Pemberton Historical Park in which it is located also includes Pemberton Hall, a historic manor house.

The 200-year old Teackle Mansion was residence to the influential Littleton Dennis Teackle of the early 19th century.

A symbol of early Americans’ determination to build a new nation, a new economy, and a lasting legacy, the Teackle Mansion is a stalwart, 200-year-old house in the quaint county seat of Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland. The 10,000-square-foot, neoclassical brick structure stands as a historical centerpiece for this courthouse town and tells the story of the role and lifestyles of Maryland and Virginia gentry during the formative years of the new republic. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its superior quality and prominent architectural style truly distinguish it as one of America’s national treasures.

This museum features an eclectic mix of artwork from different cultures, ranging from Antioch mosaics to African headdresses.

From a single object in 1914, The Baltimore Museum of Art’s outstanding collection today encompasses 90,000 works of art, including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world, as well as masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent van Gogh.  

The Westside Historical Society preserves the history of the Mardela Springs area through its Village at Barren Creek Springs.

Eight historic buildings, including a farmhouse, comprise the Adkins Museum Complex

The Adkins historical and museum complex inc was created and developed over a period of 15 years by J. Howard and Louise Adkins. Join us for a tour of eight historic buildings and the gravestones of a revolutionary war patriot and his wife.

Visitors can enjoy rides on original trolley cars while visiting the Capital Trolley Museum in the DC area.

The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves the history of Washington, DC's electric street railways with a collection of trolleys that date back to 1898 to 1945. Many of the trolleys were originally used in Washington DC, but there are also cars from New York, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands. See a model layout representing a Washington streetscape from the 1930's and exhibits of street railway artifacts and photographs. The highlight of your visit is that you can take a ride on a real trolley on the one-mile demonstration railway.