The Maryland Colonization Society is formed in 1827 to encourage free Blacks to emigrate to Africa. The Maryland General Assembly funds a separate republic in Liberia for 20 years. Map shows Maryland colony in lower right.
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“Jew Bill” legislation is passed by the Maryland Assembly in 1826, giving Jewish men all the rights of citizenship equal to Christians. Thomas Kennedy of Hagerstown is the tireless sponsor.
Jewish men gain rights of citizenship Read More »
Pres. James Madison flees the British army. He spends night of August 26, 1814 in Brookeville with strongbox containing entire US treasury. The small Quaker Community of Brookeville is first to be the US Capital for a day.
President Madison flees invading British Army, spends night in Brookeville Read More »
The Battle of Bladensburg in August 1814 is the most momentous defeat of an American army on US soil. After a strong British force of 4000 defeats 6500 poorly-trained militia, the British proceed to burn public buildings in Washington DC.
Battle of Bladensburg is the worst defeat on American soil Read More »
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase (born in Somerset Cty) is impeached by US House in 1804 but found not guilty in Senate. Pres. Jefferson opposes independent power of the judiciary, supports impeachment.
First Supreme Court Justice impeached Read More »
President Washington subdues a rebellion against a tax on whiskey in 1797, establishing the federal government’s ability to tax citizens and suppress violent resistance to laws.
The Whiskey Rebellion challenges the government’s authority Read More »
William Paca introduces a Bill of Rights during the ratification of the US Constitution in 1788. His proposed amendments include freedom of the press, speech and religion.
William Paca is first to introduce a Bill of Rights to the new Constitution Read More »
The 1786 Annapolis Convention is a key prelude to the 1787 US Constitution Convention.
The Annapolis Convention of 1786 paves the way toward a new strong U.S. Constitution. Read More »
Ratification Day marks the end of the Revolutionary War as the Treaty of Paris is ratified in 1784 in Annapolis, making the State House the first capitol of US.
Ratification Day in Annapolis ends the Revolutionary War Read More »
George Washington resigns his Army commission to Congress in the Annapolis State House in 1783, moving the new country away from dictatorship and toward civilian control of the military.
George Washington resigns his military commission, changing the course of history. Read More »
We acknowledge the enduring presence of many American Indian tribes who once lived in Maryland and who now, having lost their lands, live in a diaspora. Read more.
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