Charles Carroll and William Paca, two wealthy Maryland aristocrats, put their lives on the line by voting to sign the Declaration of Independence. They are both personally pursued by the British during the War. Charles Carroll is the only Catholic signer of the Declaration. The other signers are Samuel Chase and Thomas Stone.

Hospital No.1 in Frederick sees action every day of the Civil War
Hospital No. 1 in Frederick becomes most innovative hospital in caring for large numbers of wounded during the duration of Civil War, 1861-5.



