5 Things I Didn’t Know About Maryland

Posted by on February 25th 2007 to About Me, Southern Byways, Things to See in Maryland  Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
5 Things I Didn’t Know About Maryland

We have some fond memories of this particular state and I wouldn’t be surprised if we make another visit soon. Britt loves anything to do with the history of baseball. Wouldn’t be at all surprised if this shows up as one of her weekly tours.
# 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.
# Fort Meade near Laurel became a base because a train engineer delivering soldiers to Meade knew only one Meade, the one in …read more

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5 Things I Didn’t Know About Maryland…

Posted by on October 04th 2006 to Southern Byways, Things to See in Maryland  Tagged , , , , , , , ,
5 Things I Didn’t Know About Maryland…

Swallow Falls State Park, Maryland

1. Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat, was born in Baltimore and attended Saint Mary’s Industrial School.
2. Annapolis is known as the sailing capital of the world.
3. On June 24,1784, in Baltimore, 13-year old Edward Warren went airborne in the first successful manned balloon launch in the United States.
4. On the morning of August 10, 1813 residents of Saint Michaels having been forewarned of a British attack hoisted lanterns to the masts of ships and in the tops of the trees. The height of light caused cannons to overshoot the town. This first …read more

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