The Province of Maryland[1] was an English and later British colony in North America from 1634 [2] until 1776, when the province was one of the Thirteen Colonies that joined in supporting the American Revolution against Great Britain. In 1781, Maryland was the 13th signatory to the Articles of Confederation.

Aug 29, 2023 · Maryland was founded in April 1632 when King Charles I agreed to grant a charter to George Calvert, the 1st Lord Baltimore, in order to establish a colony in the New World where Catholics could live without the threat of religious persecution from Protestants.

Feb 3, 2025 · By the 1660s the Protestant majority in Maryland came to resent the colony’s Roman Catholic leadership in St. Marys City. As the population centre shifted to the north and west, the capital was moved to Protestant-dominated Anne Arundel Town (now Annapolis) in …

Jun 26, 2019 · The Province of Maryland—also known as the Maryland Colony—was founded in 1632 as a safe haven for English Catholics fleeing anti-Catholic persecution in Europe. The colony was established by Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (also known as Lord Baltimore), who also governed the Colony of Newfoundland and the Province of Avalon.

Jan 20, 2017 · Maryland Colony was a British colony that existed from 1632 until 1776, when it joined the other twelve of the 13 original colonies in rebellion against Great Britain and became the U.S. state of Maryland.

Feb 9, 2010 · The first colonists to Maryland arrive at St. Clement’s Island on Maryland’s western shore and found the settlement of St. Mary’s.

Jun 23, 2024 · Maryland was one of the 13 Original Colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in July 1776, establishing the United States of America. Maryland was founded in April 1632 when King Charles I granted a charter to Cecilius Calvert, Lord Baltimore.