The Legend of Moll Dyer: A Witch in Maryland The first time I heard this story was in Maryland. It was told by a woman in her thirties, who identified herself as being of Irish heritage, which made the story of Moll Dyer more close to her heart. She was also an anthropology major who has had contact with local folklorists in the past. This is where she first learned of the story of Moll Dyer, which she recounted to me as follows: Moll Dyer was an Irish immigrant to Saint Mary’s County, where
Maryland State Report Are you a big fan of seafood? Delicious creamy crab cakes,golden under the sunlight and sprinkled with chives. Unlike most crab cakes, this one’s aroma could be smelled from miles and miles around. Or maybe seafood just isn't for you. Then you could take a trip way back, so long ago and visit historical landmarks and historical people. Also known as America in Miniature, Maryland contains many surprises. Full of fun facts and unique places, Maryland is the place for you
In 2011, a team from the University of Maryland discovered relics at a former plantation house, called the Wye House, in Talbot County, Maryland. A set of West-African charms were buried in the entrance of its greenhouse, once put there centuries ago. When we were given more information, we discovered that the green house was sectioned on “Slave quarters,” meaning that the area was where slaves lived. Overall, the team inferred that the charms were hidden by slaves. Recent discoveries such as this
Colonial Maryland has a long history of religious conflict and turmoil. While Baltimore was not established as a city until 1796, it existed as a shipbuilding center and trade port known as Baltimore town. Colonial Maryland was founded on the hopes of pursuing religious freedom, especially for Catholics, developed a Tobacco based slave labor economy, and played important parts during the American Revolution. In is the early 1600s, the Catholics worshipped in secret. The King of England broke away
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The University of Maryland names the majority of its campus’s buildings after the legacies of influential alumni and world scholars. Most would assume that the activities that occur in each of these buildings would be a representation of the namesake, however, that is not true for the Skinner Building. Current students at the University of Maryland know the Skinner Building as home to the Communication, Philosophy and Nutrition and Food Science departments, but William Woolford Skinner did not concentrate
Many people today argue that McCulloch v. Maryland is one of the most important Supreme Court cases in United States history. Three main points were made by Chief Justice Marshall in this case, and all of these points have become critical and necessary parts of the U.S. Government and how it functions. The first part of the Supreme Court’s ruling stated that Congress has implied powers under a specific part of the Constitution referred to as the Necessary and Proper Clause. The second section of
Ghosts at the Rossborough Inn in the University of Maryland The University of Maryland has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1856 as the Maryland Agricultural College. Built between 1804 and 1812, The Rossborough Inn is the oldest building on campus today (Ghost Tour, 2). With its history, it is no surprise that the Inn has been a hotspot for ghost activity. Knowing that there have been numerous reports of ghosts at Rossborough, I visited the Inn to ask current employees at the
The British colonies of Massachusetts Bay, Pennsylvania, and Maryland hold many divergent and comparable facts in regards to their beginnings as colonies, troubling periods of growth, and their ultimate status in regards to their relationship within the British Empire. Religion played an important impetus to the start of many of these colonies, so that the respective religious groups may experience religious freedom. The economy was a vital component to the growth of the colony and greatly influenced
case, I fancy Texas over Maryland. The topics that had a heavy impact on my decision were the similarities and/or differences in education, food, hospitality, medical care, and history. The pursuit of education is important in one’s life; especially for the youth. With that being said, in terms of the public school system, Texas reigns as champion. The teachers in Texas public school systems actually teach. On the contrary, known from personal experience, teachers in Maryland public school systems
crisis in America’s history. This crisis was known as the panic of 1819. America was in debt to Britain for their assistance in the War of 1812. This crisis lasted 5 years, not ending until 1824. The banks were
the West River in Shady Side Maryland. This current museum was once a small home; develop to a family vacation spot, and now its current use as a museum. The Captain Salem Avery House reflects the impact of the Chesapeake Bay on everyone from watermen to families seeking an escape to a small town. The purpose of the Museum is to collect, preserve and share local Chesapeake history by celebrating the culture around the Bay — past, present and future - through oral histories, collections, exhibitions
The history of Chesapeake colony started with Jamestown. “The first “enduring” English colony was established in the Chesapeake Bay area at Jamestown in what is now the state of Virginia. The colony was founded in 1607 as a corporate colony by the Virginia Company of London. The settlers named the settlement Jamestown in honor of James 1, King of England. The early years were difficult with very high mortality rates. During one winter, known as the “starving time”, rumors of cannibalism circulated
In Maryland law enforcement officers are authorizes to collect DNA samples when someone is arrested through the Maryland DNA Collection Act (MDCA) even if they are not convicted of the crime of they commit which include, violent crimes, burglary, or attempted burglary. In 2009, Alonzo Jay King, Jr. was arrested on first and second degree assault charges. While he was under arrest King’s DNA was collected and logged into the Maryland DNA database, before he was ever convicted. The database matched
following case study will be about the Battle of Antietam that took place on September 17, 1862 in Sharpsburg, Maryland along the Antietam Creek. Known as “…the bloodiest single day in American History,” by the end of the day there would be approximately twenty-three thousand casualties of which forty-five hundred to six thousand were dead. The first topic of discussion will be on the history leading up to the morning of the seventeenth in order to establish the mindset of the commanders on both sides
Roger Williams, William Penn, the Maryland Assembly and Liberty Conscience The New England colonies of Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Maryland [Pa. and Md.are not in New England] were founded with the express purpose of dispensing of with a statechurch [not exactly. Rhode Island was “put together.” Maryland did not have a single statechurch, but the Calverts did not intend to dispense with state support of a church]. In this theydeviated not only from the other British coloes in the New World
environment free of this type of abuse. This qualitative study is to identify the problem of bullying at Deer’s Head Hospital Center in Salisbury Maryland and find resolutions to prevent this type of behavior. Problem Statement The problem is that workplace bullying is affecting the nursing profession at Deer’s Head Hospital Center in Salisbury, Maryland. The Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization emphasize the point that more than 50% of nurses report being a victim of
the main cause to why many people within the United States cannot be able to get a job and do not live on the streets. Many causes of Poverty could be the lack of jobs and anti-poverty programs, Costs of living and many luxuries, and the background history that cannot allow people to get jobs. These causes can all affect the living style everyone in the U.S have. Each cause of Poverty has a different amount of people falling into poverty. Thus, showing how certain states have more people in poverty
Margaret Brent stands out in the beginning of American history for her daring and self-determination. She never married but that did not keep stop her from flourishing in a world ruled by men. Instead, she became a successful businesswoman, trading land and servants, and earned the respect of Governor Leonard Calvert, who entrusted her with managing his estate upon his death. (Witkowski) While these achievements were both unusual and significant, Margaret is best known for being the first woman
The beautiful city of Baltimore, Maryland, nicknamed “Charm City” is full of historical cites and landmarks. It was founded July 30, 1729, and it was named after Lord Baltimore, the first proprietary governor of the Province of Maryland1. It was founded to serve the economic needs of 18th century farmers2. The waterways in Baltimore have been a passage for ships carrying commercial cargo and new citizens since the 1600s. Baltimore became the second leading port of entry for immigrants to the United