https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq A timeline of Maryland and Prince George's County en-us 2022-12-19 17:21:31 UTC 2022-12-29 20:54:56 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.livebaltimoremaryland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Maryland-Flag-1024x536.png elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2426288532 During this period of time Maryland had one of the highest slave concentration in the country. Most Slaves had chosen to fight in the Civil War for their freedom.]]> 2022-12-21 01:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2426288532 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2427026459 During this timeframe, many communities that we know today, like Bowie, Glenarden, College Park, District Heights, etc. were incorporated in Maryland.]]> 2022-12-21 23:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2427026459 https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2429464681 Many facilities such as schools like The University of Maryland were incorporated. The population of African Americans in Prince George's County begins to increase and concentrate.]]> 2022-12-27 16:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2429464681 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2429541541 On this day the colony of Maryland was founded, after a royal charter from George Calvert was granted to his son Cecilius Calvert. During this period, Maryland was mainly known for religious freedom. ]]> 2022-12-27 21:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2429541541 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2429969299 For several years, Prince George's County was the wealthiest and largest back majority county in the US. Today Maryland has 6.1 million residents.]]> 2022-12-28 17:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2429969299 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2429988614 https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1796/History#:~:text=Prince%20George's%20County%20was%20formed,to%20the%20throne%20of%20England.
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https://www.experienceprincegeorges.com/explore/history-fascinating-facts/]]> 2022-12-28 18:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2429988614 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430404094 The first settlers landed in the Maryland Colony on March 25, 1634.]]> 2022-12-29 19:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430404094 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430404175 Prince George's County was founded on this day. The county was named after Prince George of Denmark.]]> 2022-12-29 19:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430404175 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430406488 The town of Marlborough is founded in 1706 and later becomes the seat of the county in the year 1712. The town's name and spelling were changed to “Upper Marlboro” around 1793.]]> 2022-12-29 19:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430406488 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430408942 On March 6, 1856, the first college in Maryland was founded, which was the Maryland Agricultural College. On October 5, 1859, the College opened at College Park, Prince George's County. Maryland Agricultural College was renamed in 1916 to Maryland State College of Agriculture. Finally, in 1920, Maryland State College of Agriculture merged with the University of Maryland with its main campus at College Park.]]> 2022-12-29 19:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430408942 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430409699 On this day, the oldest historically black college or university (HBCU) in Maryland was founded.]]> 2022-12-29 19:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430409699 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430410440 Andrews Air Force Base was created on this day. This facility is a special part of my community to me because my mother was stationed on this base twice. As a result, I have been here a number of times. ]]> 2022-12-29 19:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430410440 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430410646 After being born at the Bethesda Naval Hospital (now the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) My parents brought me home back to Prince George's County Maryland.]]> 2022-12-29 19:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430410646 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430411043 2022-12-29 19:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430411043 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430411334 On this day, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, connecting Prince George's County and Fairfax County Virginia, opened. This bridge is special because my family walks and rides along this bridge on our bikes.]]> 2022-12-29 19:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430411334 elijah2_henry https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430412180 Wayne K Curry was elected as the first African American executive for Prince George's County.]]> 2022-12-29 19:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/elijah2_henry/nn0alvdqk05lmjnq/wish/2430412180