St. Mary’s City: The State’s First Capital and Oldest Settlement
This article explores the profound historical significance of St. Mary’s City, its transformation into a remarkable outdoor museum, and its ongoing efforts to uncover and share the stories of Maryland’s earliest days.
A Bold Beginning: The Founding of Maryland and St. Mary’s City
St. Mary’s City’s story is inextricably linked to the founding of the Maryland colony. Cecilius Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore, received a charter from King Charles I to establish a colony in the Chesapeake Bay region, primarily as a haven for English Catholics, as detailed in the Maryland Charter and historical records preserved by the Maryland……