Celebrating Our Maryland History

Our Reception at the Hammond Harwood House helped to gain an idea of what it was like in Annapolis and Maryland in 1774 as the American political temperature was rising

Our Reception at the Hammond Harwood House

Through historic commemoration, societies can reflect on their history, acknowledge the struggles and achievements of their predecessors, and foster a sense of unity and national identity.

Honors Presented

Maryland Legislature Citation

By commemorating historical milestones and figures, communities come together to celebrate their heritage, educate young generations, and ensure that important lessons from the past are not forgotten.

Governor of Maryland Citation

THE STATE OF MARYLAND
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, TO
THE BURNING OF THE BRIG PEGGY STEWART, 250TH ANNIVERSARY,
GREETINGS: BE IT KNOWN
BECAUSE OF YOUR DEMONSTRATION OF HIGH INTEGRITY AND ABILITY, MERITING OUR GREAT TRUST AND RESPECT, WE ARE MOST PLEASED TO AWARD YOU THE
GOVERNOR’S CITATION
IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, THIS 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR

SIGNED: WES MOORE, GOVERNOR
ARUNA MILLER, LT. GOVERNOR
SUSAN C. LEE, SECRETARY OF STATE

City of Annapolis Proclamation

Through historic commemoration, societies can reflect on their history, acknowledge the struggles and achievements of their predecessors, and foster a sense of unity and national identity.