MARYLAND

THIS IS THE MARYLAND FLAG

10 INTERESTING FACTS

• Maryland was found in october 10,1845
• During revolutionary times Rockville was known as Hungerford's Tavern the name of its most familiar landmark. One of the first calls to freedom from British rule was heard at the tavern in 1774.
• The Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is considered a masterpiece and one of the finest 19th century buildings in the world.
• King Williams School opened in 1696 it was the first school in the United States.
• The first dental school in the United States opened at the University of Maryland.

10 INTERESTING FACTS

• Tilghman Island is home to the Skipjacks, the only commercial sailing fleet in North America.
• America's national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key a Maryland lawyer.
• Since May 30th, 1949 the United States flag has flown continuously over the monument marking the site of Francis Scott Key's birthplace. The flag flies at Terra Rubra Farm, Carroll County, Keymar, Maryland as mandated by a Joint Resolution of Congress.
• The 1,200 foot Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is the second longest continuous truss bridge in the nation.
• The National Aquarium is located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

The nickname of Maryland
Is the old line state

3 INTERESTING PLACES

2 INTERESTING PLACE

1INTERESTING PLACES

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• made out of glass
• Oldest train station
• Tour on a boat an see fireworks

BIOGEOGRAPHY

CREATIVITY IN MARYLAND

• You can get a tour in a plane