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Captain John Smith
He explores the Chesapeake Bay. He led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, during which he became the first English explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area. -
Lord Baltimore established Maryland
it was made for Roman Catholics fleeing persecution in England. -
colonists voted into law An Act Concerning Religion
(later known as the Maryland Toleration Act),granted freedom of worship for all Christians. It was permanently repealed in 1692. -
Slavery allowed by law in Maryland
Slavery was allowed for people to use other people to work for them. -
Baltimore founded
Baltimore was made and established. It has an excellent harbor and has been a principal port since the 18th century. Also named after lord Baltimore. -
Declaration of Independence
Four Marylander s sign this document. This is significant event and Maryland is proud to have four people sign this. -
George Washington
Resigned his commission in the State House. -
Maryland became state.
This is when Maryland was finally made a state in the Union by ratifying the Constitution. -
Havre de Grace
British raid Havre de Grace during the War of 1812. Havre de Grace is a city in Maryland. -
British burn Washington and bomb Fort McHenry
Francis Scott key writes the "Star- Spangled Banner” in fort mc henry which is in Maryland. -
maryland newspaper
Baltimore established the sun newspaper. The "Sun is the largest general-circulation daily newspaper based in the American state of Maryland and provides coverage of local and regional news, events, issues, people, and industries" -
telephone connection
World's first telegraph line between Baltimore and Washington established -
Edgar Allan Poe
He dies while traveling in Baltimore. He is laid to rest at a memorial grave in the Westminster Burying Ground in Baltimore. -
Civil war
First bloodshed of Civil War occurs in Baltimore -
Maryland’s slavery
Slavery is finally abolished in Maryland and not allowed anymore. This is significant because then that means Maryland is free to any color. -
Dr. Samuel Mudd
He is a Waldorf-based physician who treats John Wilkes Booth’s broken leg after Booth assassinates President Abraham Lincoln and flees into Southern Maryland. -
The present-day Thomas Point Shoal Light
This is one of the most recognizable symbols of Maryland, is completed. It is the Chesapeake Bay’s only screwpile light still in its original location -
Baseball slugger George Herman “Babe” Ruth
He was born in Baltimore, near the present site of Oriole Park at Camden Yards -
Child labor
under age twelve forbidden by law -
Maryland Woman Suffrage Association
This is formed at Baltimore, led by Emma J. Maddox Funck. -
Baltimore fire
70 blocks in heart of business district devastated. This was a disastrous moment because it was damaging and cost a lot of money. -
Just Government League of Maryland
Was founded by Edith Houghton Hooker -
Maryland contributes to the rights of America
Maryland ratified 16th Amendment to U.S. Constitution -
Isaac E. Emerson built a tower.
He built Emerson or "Bromo-Seltzer" Tower, Baltimore -
Ku Klux Klan
Happened Not to soon after Annopolis. They rallied in Frederick and Baltimore. -
Ku Klux Klan
They rallied in Annapolis a city in Maryland. -
St. Louis Browns moved to Baltimore
They soon became American League Orioles -
Maryland Committee for Fair Representation
Maryland won court test regarding Maryland senate representation. -
Walters Art Gallery
Walter opened a new wing opened, Baltimore. -
Baltimore Ravens
won Super Bowl XXXV, defeating the New York Giants, 34-7. -
Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi
She sworn in as first female Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives.
