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Charles Carroll House of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD is the only city in the nation that still has surviving houses of all of its state’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Charles Carroll House is one of the four historic homes. Carroll was also the only Roman Catholic signer, and you can read about him and his family history on this site.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. national anthem. The fort's history holds many other stories too, from the Civil War to WWII.

Dorchester County Historical Society
Read about the history of the area, including famous historical figures who lived in Dorchester County including Annie Oakley and Harriet Tubman. You can also learn about Anna Ella Carroll, who served as an adviser to the Lincoln cabinet during the American Civil War, a rare role for a woman of her time.

Monocacy National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in Washington, DC.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Discover more about the life and work of Maryland's youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Antietam National Battlefield
The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This page contains both on-site and classroom teaching materials. These documents will provide you with information about the Battle of Antietam and provide you with lessons and activities that supplement your study of the battle.

Hampton National Historic Site
When it was finished in 1790, Hampton was the largest private residence in the United States, and oversaw what was once a vast commercial, industrial, and agricultural estate that encompassed nearly 25,000 acres at its height. You can learn about the people, culture, and history on the NPS site, and they also provide a virtual exhibit and curriculum materials.

The 50 States - Maryland
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Maryland

Mr. Donn.org - Maryland
Collection of Maryland resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.

Maryland Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide

50 States.com - Maryland
Facts & Trivia about Maryland

RoadsideAmerica.com - Maryland
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Maryland

Awesome America - Maryland
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Maryland.