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Photo: Maryland Office of Tourism Development, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Test your knowledge of the Old Line State! Explore Maryland's rich history, iconic coastal culture, unique state symbols, and beautiful geography.
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Harriet Tubman was born into bondage in Dorchester County around 1822. After escaping to freedom, she returned to Maryland's Eastern Shore multiple times to guide dozens of enslaved people to liberty. During the Civil War, she also served as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army, leading an assault that freed over 700 people.
Photo: Powelson, Benjamin F. 1823 - 1885, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The beautiful blue crab is a true Maryland icon, officially designated as the state crustacean in 1989. Its scientific name translates to "beautiful savory swimmer." Harvesting these crabs is a massive industry in the Chesapeake Bay, where they are traditionally steamed with spicy Old Bay seasoning.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The flag features the black and gold pattern of the Calvert family (the Barons of Baltimore) alongside the red and white design of the Crossland family (the maternal line). This makes Maryland's flag one of the most distinctive in the nation. It is the only state flag based directly on English heraldry.
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Located in Greenbelt, the Goddard Space Flight Center was established in 1959 as NASA's first major space flight center. It is named after Robert H. Goddard, the pioneer of modern rocketry. The facility manages communications for the International Space Station and helped build the famous Hubble Space Telescope.
Photo: NASA Goddard/Bill Hrybyk, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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During the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812, British ships bombarded Fort McHenry. Seeing the American flag still flying over the fort the next morning inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the poem that became the U.S. national anthem. The fort is shaped like a five-pointed star, which made it highly defensible.
Photo: Fort McHenry Social Media Team, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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General George Washington highly praised the Maryland Line troops for their brave actions during the Revolutionary War, especially at the Battle of Long Island. This heroic stand gave rise to the nickname "The Old Line State." Today, it is proudly stamped on many official state symbols and even quarters.
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Deep Creek Lake is Maryland's largest inland body of water, covering about 3,900 acres. Interestingly, it is completely man-made! It was created in the 1920s by a hydroelectric company. Today, it is a premier year-round destination for boating in the summer and skiing at the nearby Wisp Resort in the winter.
Photo: Gohens84, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Founded in Baltimore in 1840, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery was the world's very first dental school. This historic institution essentially established dentistry as a formal, scientific profession rather than a sideline for barbers and blacksmiths. It is now part of the University of Maryland.
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Maryland became the very first U.S. state to adopt an official sport when it chose jousting in 1962. Instead of aiming at opponents, modern Maryland jousters charge on horseback to catch tiny rings on the tip of their lances. The state also adopted lacrosse as its official team sport in 2004.
Photo: Paulus Hector Mair, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Annapolis has served as the capital of Maryland since 1694. It is famous for its historic 18th-century brick buildings and as the home of the United States Naval Academy. A fun fact: the Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use in the United States!
Photo: high limitzz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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