A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Boat of Maryland - Skip Jack."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Reptile of Maryland - Diamondback Terrapin."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Horse of Maryland - Thoroughbred."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Exercise of Maryland - Walking."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Famous Landmarks of Maryland - The Phoenix Shot Tower."

This site provides John Marshall's full text of the Supreme Court's decision in this landmark case.

Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.

From "The Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" is this explanation of the critical importance of the border states and why the Lincoln administration worked to keep these states as part of the Union.

The Continental Congress gathered to end the Revolutionary War, and solidify their independence from England with the Treaty of Paris. Briefly overviews the events, and presents a photo of the Maryland State Capital, where the delegates...

Historical document reveals details of the Annapolis Convention, a national political convention held in 1786 Annapolis, Maryland, in which twelve delegates from five states gathered to discuss and develop a consensus about reversing the...

Read the words in the U.S. Constitution, Article VI, concerning the oath of office. Link to a Supreme Court case which tested the interpretation of this article, McCullock v. Maryland, to view the decisions of the Justices.

A history of the basilica, dating from 1806, along with information about its architect, Benjamin Henry Latrobe; a timeline that compares events in the history of the United States with the specific history of the cathedral; and a review...

Students learn about the landmark case McCulloch v. Maryland, in which the Supreme Court clarified what kinds of actions Congress can take under the "necessary and proper" clause. Students find out what events led to this case, look at...

A brief description of the prisoner-of-war camp at Point Lookout, Maryland.

Learn about this landmark Supreme Court case on the issues of federal power and commerce. Provides an image of a document from the case files and a transcript of the opinion delivered in 1819 by Chief Justice John Marshall.

This resource houses an essay on the passing of the 15th Amendment in Maryland. The essay discusses the political motivations behind the passing and how this affected the black population of the state.

This site, from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, explains the effects that humans have had on Chesapeake Bay. It explores the changes in the bay that have occurred over time.

Selected (11) reading passages (grades 7-11) to pair with the autobiography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Fredrick Douglass. Frederick Douglass recounts his experiences as a slave in Maryland, and his treatment at the...

This page lists famous people from Maryland, with brief biographical notes and the years they lived.

This article presentes Astrodon Johnstoni, Maryland's official state dinosaur.

The formation of the Second Bank of the United States and its actions were a prelude to the very important Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v. Maryland. Read about the issues that were debated and the unanimous decision handed down by...

Charles Carroll is primarily remembered today for his political leadership in Maryland during the Revolutionary era. A wealthy planter, Carroll became a major figure in the patriot movement in 1773 when he penned the First Citizen...

U.S. v. the States delves into the ongoing constitutional dilemma between the federal government and individual state governments illustrated through Video on Demand, activities, readings, etc.

A great learning resource. Provides in-depth information on bay grasses, bay conditions, bay monitoring, plus much more.