I previously wrote about the various Maryland Day celebrations coming up this weekend. But to offer a better sense of what Maryland Day is really about, I feel it’s worth delving more into the state’s foundational history. While the story primarily begins in St. Mary’s County and, more specifically, right in the heart of the … Continue reading The History of St. Mary’s—Maryland’s First Capital
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The True History of the Mason-Dixon Line
Whatever part of the Mid-Atlantic you hail from, whether it be Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia (originally part of Virginia), or even Delaware, you probably have at least some common knowledge about the existence of the Mason-Dixon Line. Most notably it has always served as an identifiable state-line border and has even helped to clarify regional … Continue reading The True History of the Mason-Dixon Line