Chicken Maryland is a regional version of fried chicken from mid-Atlantic coastal America, often served with a creamy gravy sauce and traditional sides like hush puppies and steamed corn. The dish is popular in the East Coast region of Maryland and can vary in preparation and ingredients. Many people around the world are now familiar […]
The Maryland state flag combines the yellow and black quadrants from George Calvert’s paternal crest with the red and white quadrants from his maternal crest. The design was created to symbolize unity after the Civil War and was officially adopted in 1904. The history of the Maryland state flag has its roots in the heraldic […]
“The Old Line” refers to Maryland soldiers who distinguished themselves in the Revolutionary War. The nickname developed into “The Old Line State” and honors the memory of their sacrifices. Maryland’s Old Line was highly disciplined and well-equipped, unlike many other colonies’ soldiers. The nickname’s origin is debated but is displayed on Maryland’s State Quarter. “The […]
