Maryland State House
The Maryland State House is the oldest State House still in legislative use. Thanks to the Maryland State Archive's website for the following information:
Completed in 1779, it was the site of nationally important events during the American Revolution, including George Washington's resignation as commander in chief of the Continental Army from the army, and the ratfication of the Treaty of Paris. The rich architecture and history of the building was recognized in 1960 when the State House was designated as a National Historic Landmark.
The Maryland General Assembly convenes in the Maryland State House for three months each year. The governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the House of Delegates and president of the Senate all have their offices in the historic building.
The State House is administered by the State House Trust which oversees the interpretation of the building as well as its care and maintenance. The Trust also has responsibility for the use of the public areas of the State House.
Visiting the State House
The State House is open to the public every day from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Christmas and New Years Day. To help make your visit to the Maryland State House more enjoyable, and to provide you with an understanding of its rich and historic past, self-guided tour information is available in the Office of Interpretation on the first floor.
In July of this 2016, the Maryland State House was struck by lightning by a passing storm. Because the dome is made of wood, there is an outside sprinkler system installed that put the fire out. The article was in the Capital newspaper with some great pictures of the incident.
