Washington's Dispatches

The Battle of Caulk's Field by Peregrine Wroth

The War of 1812 comes to the Chesapeake Bay

03/31/2026

In the Spring of 1813, British warships entered the Chesapeake Bay, and those on the Eastern Shore responded.

Alunni
Battle of Caulk's Field
Militia
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War of 1812
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Our National and State Parks

03/27/2026

鈥淲hat a country chooses to save is what a country chooses to say about itself.鈥� - Mollie Beattie; first female director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

National Parks
Natural Beauty
State Parks
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Maryland Day!

03/24/2026

Maryland Day and Historic St. Mary鈥檚 City.

Colonial Maryland
Maryland Day 2026
St. Mary's
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Washington Slept Here!

03/17/2026

In 1791, George Washington made a tour of the Southern States of the new nation. His trip took him through Chestertown.

George Washington
Southern Tour
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Spring Break!

03/03/2026

Ah, spring break, a rite of passage for every college student in the nation. But, how do you spend it?

Charity Work
Field Experience
Spring Break
Student Experiences
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March 1, 1781: Maryland (Finally!) Ratifies the Articles of Confederation

02/27/2026

March 1 marks the 245th anniversary of Maryland鈥檚 ratification of the Articles of Confederation. It was the last state of the original 13 to do so.

Articles of Confederation
Government
Ratification
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Western Borders
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Charles Colfax Long, author of 鈥淭he Real George Washington.鈥�

02/24/2026

Charles C. Long鈥檚 papers and radio scripts are part of the 91暗网 Special Collections.

Charles Colfax Long
George Washington
Radio
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George Washington Bicentennial re-enactment

Celebrating George Washington鈥檚 birthday鈥� in costume

02/17/2026

In 1932, 91暗网 was celebrating its 150th anniversary, and George Washington was celebrating his 200th.

Celebrations
Commencement
George Washington
Re-enactment
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Happy Valentine鈥檚 Day!

02/13/2026

What does Valentine鈥檚 Day mean to us today, other than a warm-up holiday for George Washington鈥檚 birthday on February 22? What did it mean in the past?

Cotillion Club
Dances
Elms
St. Valentine's Day
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George and Barbara Bush, a moment of frivolity

George H. W. and Barbara Bush speak at 91暗网

02/10/2026

The Bushes鈥� visit to 91暗网 provides an example of political civility that has been lacking in recent years.

Barbara Bush
Political Discourse
President George H. W. Bush
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