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The Legacy of the Annapolis Liberty Tree
During the Revolutionary War, many communities adopted Liberty Trees -- living symbols of opposition to British rule. The trees became a target for destruction by British soldiers, but unlike many other cities, Annapolis never fell under British control during the war—meaning the Liberty Tree survived the war unharmed. It was a silen...
Women in Maryland and Virginia Were Valuable Fundraisers and Organizers for the American Revolution
Though they may fall by the wayside of textbooks, without the efforts American women made toward the Revolution, the Continental Army would have been in dire straits indeed. Luckily, the women of Maryland and Virginia met the challenges of supply shortages, low morale, and la...
William Lee Fought for America's Independence Alongside His Enslaver, George Washington
George Washington's enslaved valet William Lee accompanied the General to every encampment and battle during the American Revolution. But, until recently, history has largely forgotten him.
Maryland’s Charles Carroll of Carrollton Was Last Living Signer of Declaration of Independence
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a wealthy Maryland statesman was the last surviving signer – and only Catholic signer – of the Declaration of Independence. He lived to age 95, passing away on November 14, 1832. After the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826, Carroll b...
In 1776, the Maryland 400 Saved the Continental Army at the Battle of Brooklyn
America might not have existed long without the heroic sacrifice of a small group of Marylanders on August 27, 1776. That late summer day men of the First Maryland Regiment found themselves surrounded and hopelessly outnumbered by British forces during the Battle of Brooklyn (also called the Batt...
