Yesterday was National Maritime Day. Established by Congress in 1933, the date serves to recognize the significance of the maritime industry of the United States. It was on May 22 that the first transoceanic voyage by steamship took place in 1819 from Savannah, Georgia. Credit: Wikimedia Commons We residents of the Mid-Atlantic region also have … Continue reading The Marvels of Maryland’s Maritime History
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Statewide Maryland Day Celebrations to Pique Your Interest
Marylanders take note, your state’s 390th birthday is coming up. March 25, is officially known as “Maryland Day,” as it was on that date, back in 1634, when the first settlers arrived via two small sailing ships—the Ark and the Dove—on the banks of what was to be their new home. In honor of the … Continue reading Statewide Maryland Day Celebrations to Pique Your Interest