Historical Facts
Who started the first printing press business in St. Mary's city in 1685?
William Nuthead
What is the state bird?
The Baltimore Oriole.
What was the name of the first dental academy in the World and became the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1839?
St. Francis Academy
What is the state nick name?
The Old Line State.
What is the name of the longest bridge in the United States?
Thomas Viaduct
What is the state flower?
The black eyed susan.
In 1767, what was established as Maryland's Northern Border?
The Mason Dixon Line
What is our state tree?
The White Oak Tree.
What is the name of the last ship that survived the Civil War and is currently docked in Baltimore Harbor?
The USS Constellation
What food is the state of Maryland known for?
The Blue Crab
Where in the United States did the first Balloon ascension in 1784 take place?
Baltimore
What is the state dessert?
Smith Island Cake
Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" after seeing the flag still waving during a battle in 1814?
Francis Scott Key
What is the state song?
Maryland, My Maryland
What place is known as the decoy capitol of the world?
Harve De Grace
What is the state horse?
The Thoroughbred.
Who was the first female professor of medicine in 1902 at John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Dr. Florence Rina Sabin
What is the state reptile?
What place is known as the sailing capitol of the world and Maryland's capitol?
Annapolis
What is our state sport?
Jousting