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The beautiful Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use and is the only state house ever to have served as the nation's capitol. The Continental Congress met in the Old Senate Chamber from November 26, 1783 to August 13, 1784.
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The Maryland State House is located in Annapolis, Maryland. It is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772 and houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
America's first peacetime capitol and the oldest state house still in legislative use. Completed in 1779, it was the site of nationally important events after the American Revolution, including George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, and the ratification of the Treaty of Paris.
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.
The present State House is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, and the only state house to have served as the nation’s capitol (November 26, 1783 to August 13, 1784). The State House is open to the public for visitors (a photo ID is required to enter).
Oldest American state house in continuous legislative use. U.S. Capitol from November 26, 1783 to August 13, 1784. Historic legislative chambers include an exhibit about General George Washington resigning his commission, and statues of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.
Feb 4, 2020 · One of my favorite things in Annapolis is the Maryland State House. It was built on the highest point of land so from almost every vantage point you get a glimpse of the beautiful dome. It’s the largest all-wooden dome in North America, built of cypress beams held together by wooden pegs instead of.
