On this day in 1729, the city of Baltimore is founded in the colony of Maryland. The city is named for Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore, the original proprietor of the colony.

The flag's older history is tied to George Calvert, an English politician and colonizer who more or less founded the Maryland colony, although he died just weeks before the charter for the state ...

The colony of Maryland was founded by Sir George Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore, in 1632. Calvert left his stamp all over the territory, from the state flag that includes his family colors ...

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The colony of Maryland has a long history regarding religious tolerance and intolerance. A charter was obtained from Charles I of England in 1629 by George Calvert (Lord Baltimore) for a safe ...

The first episode of the series traces Maryland’s roots from before the nation’s founding, when it was the only predominantly Catholic British colony. This opening for religious tolerance ...

Because of the Maryland flag’s uniqueness, it can be hard to picture such a trend taking off in other states. But manufacturers like David Trapp, who produces Maryland-themed apparel and ...

The state of Maryland’s website and a vexillologist, or a flag expert, Peter Ansoff. “There’s never been any secret about it,” Ansoff said. “You can read it on the Maryland state website.” ...

Historic St. Mary's City, an immaculately restored 17th-century village where the colony of Maryland was formed by Leonard Calvert and other settlers in 1634, is arguably the most historically ...

Adopted in 1777, the American flag's 13 stripes and evolving stars tell a story of the nation's challenging journey from colony to country. Each color and symbol holds profound meaning: red for ...