A perennial, aromatic herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae) characterized by its square stems, oval leaves, and its clustered, white to purple leaves.
Outstanding Oregano
Oregano has tantalized the taste buds of Italian, Greek, . . . — — Map (db m240931) HM
In 1890, the land we know today as the Lake Artemesia Natural Area, did not have a large lake, but included several small natural ponds that were used to raise goldfish. Artemesia N. Dref inherited the land from her father, and in 1972, she donated . . . — — Map (db m115131) HM
"A Path Forward," completed in August 2018, honors and celebrates Lakeland, the historical African-American community within the City of College Park. Honoring a rich past and expressing hope for a rich future, the mural is part of an ongoing . . . — — Map (db m215826) HM
Three works of art have been created to translate wind into sound. Using temperature changes and wind, these instruments create continually changing aural patterns. These instruments respond to subtleties in wind velocity and turbulence with many . . . — — Map (db m115067) HM
You Are Not Forgotten
Since World War I, more than 92,000
American Soldiers are unaccounted for.
This unoccupied seat is dedicated to
the memory of these brave men and women
and the sacrifices each made
in serving this country.
. . . — — Map (db m189901) WM
Panel 1:
R. Lee Hornbake Library
Professor of Industrial Education 1947-1979
Dean of the Faculty 1957-1960
Vice President for Academic Affairs 1960–1979
Our American tradition of freedom and justice, of respect for . . . — — Map (db m72027) HM
A perennial, aromatic herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae) is easily distinguished by its woody stems and fragrant needled leaves.
Robust Rosemary
Rosemary pairs best with meat dishes because of its strong flavor and unique . . . — — Map (db m240932) HM
A perennial, aromatic herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae) is easily distinguished by its woody stems, gray leaves, and blue flowers.
Savory Sage
A staple ingredient in many European and Mediterranean cuisines, sage has found . . . — — Map (db m240930) HM
In 1914, the University of Maryland, originally the Maryland Agricultural College, donated this land to establish the first state nursery. Fred W. Bosley, student of Gifford Pinchot (father of American Forestry), brought tree nursery science to . . . — — Map (db m61020) HM
The Taliaferro House was built circa 1893. This photograph depicts the house in 1932. It was clad with asbestos shingles in the 1960's. Architectural features of this simplified Queen-Anne style house include a wraparound porch, canted oriel . . . — — Map (db m115100) HM
Erected in 1798 in the infancy of the nation and a few years before the founding of the University of Maryland. The Rossborough Inn stands as one of the landmarks of the nation's and of the University's growth. This historic structure has been . . . — — Map (db m66433) HM
Gift of the Class of 1933. Official mascot of the University of Maryland at College Park Presented on Class Day, May 1933 Base presented by the 1933 Student Government Association and the 1933 Reveille Student Yearbook Aristide B. Cianfarani, . . . — — Map (db m64887) HM
The Zeta Beta Chapter of Order of Omega was founded on October 9, 1984. The purpose of the organization is threefold:
First, to recognize those students who have attained the standard of leadership in inter-Greek activities, to encourage . . . — — Map (db m216730) HM
Electric trolleys or streetcars arrived in College Park along the Rhode Island Avenue right-of-way at the turn of the 20th century. The Old Town neighborhood developed as a streetcar suburb and trolley service continued until 1962, when the DC . . . — — Map (db m115257) HM
Erected as a memorial
and
dedicated October 12, 1952
to those
University of Maryland
men and women
who gave their lives
in the service of
their country — — Map (db m6622) HM
Redesigning for the Environment: The transformation of Washington Quad, as we know it, was sustainably minded in its construction and its goals
1. Reusing & Recycling Materials
Each of the three main entrances to Washington Hall . . . — — Map (db m115256)
These solid aluminum cylinders were the cores of gravitational-wave "bar" detectors invented, built and operated by Physics Professor Joseph Weber (1919-2000) beginning in the 1960s and continuing through the rest of his career. Each bar was hung . . . — — Map (db m215827) HM
The Luther Goldman Birding Trail is dedicated to the memory of Luther Chase Goldman (1909 - 2005), a noted Prince Georges County Resident, field biologist, pioneer national wildlife refuge manager, renowned wildlife photographer, and nature tour . . . — — Map (db m7870) HM
Most of the rain that falls on walkways and parking lots surrounding Woods Hall is collected by our storm drain systems. While storm drains help to remove stormwater from the site, it has the negative effect on the hydrology of the Chesapeake . . . — — Map (db m115086) HM
The Calvert Hills neighborhood, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in December of 2003, is an example of the residential development that occurred on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. during the early 20th Century. Calvert . . . — — Map (db m71859) HM
Lakeland was settled in 1890. By 1903 it was an established African American community with a public school, First Baptist Church of Lakeland and Embry African Methodist Episcopal Church. Two Rosenwald schools followed, including Lakeland High . . . — — Map (db m237129) HM
The Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail is one of the last remnants of the streetcar line that ran from the Treasury Building in downtown Washington, D.C. all the way to Laurel. Riders can again experience the trip from Hyattsville to Branchville . . . — — Map (db m218420) HM
After penetrating two lines of defense, the British rushed toward the third line. Commodore Joshua Barney and Captain Samuel Miller with 400 flotillamen, 114 U.S. Marines, and some militia made a stand with five big guns across Bladensburg . . . — — Map (db m97386) HM
This statue of the Great Emancipator portrays in his last days the thin, tired, war-worn president in thoughtful and deep meditation and is considered one of the finest bronze statues ever made of President Lincoln. It was created by one of . . . — — Map (db m17479) HM
This is the site of the Battle of Bladensburg which took place in the War of 1812. Commodore Joshua Barney and his 500 Marines were greatly outnumbered by the British Expeditionary Force of 4,500 trained regulars. The battle raged for four hours . . . — — Map (db m70037) HM
Throughout much of the nineteenth century, the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds were well-known as a place to settle differences. The site was a secluded location, close to taverns, and fell outside of Washington D.C.'s boundaries, where dueling . . . — — Map (db m73130) HM
Standing here, where the 120-foot long wooden bridge would have carried the road between Bladensburg and Washington D.C., a traveler in 1814 would have experienced all manner of travel in and out of the popular community. Established in the . . . — — Map (db m75905) HM
On this site, now part of Anacostia River Park, more than 50 duels were fought during the first half of the 19th century. Here, on what became known as "the dark and bloody grounds," gentlemen of Washington settled their political and personal . . . — — Map (db m3613) HM
Remembering A Friend
I lost a friend today…a firefighter
He was the brother, the father, the uncle who gave
She was the mother, the aunt, the neighbor who listened
He was someone's love; she was someone's life . . . — — Map (db m206602) WM
As the militia – local citizens—defended this road, then known as the Bladensburg or Washington turnpike, from approaching British troops in 1814, three historical figures stood in the thick of the battle at or near this point: . . . — — Map (db m73241) HM
These earthworks are a portion of the original fortifications which made up Fort Lincoln. This fort was built during the summer of 1861 to serve as an outer defense of the city of Washington. It was named in honor of President Lincoln by General . . . — — Map (db m46714) HM
These earthworks are a portion of the original fortifications which made up Fort Lincoln. This fort was built during the summer of 1861 to serve as an outer defense of the city of Washington. It was named in honor of President Lincoln by General . . . — — Map (db m206600) HM
1680 • Original land granted from Lord Baltimore to George Conn
1683 • Old Spring House erected - One of the oldest buildings in the State of Maryland
1800 - 1859 • The Dueling Grounds - Site of the 1820 duel between Steven Decatur and . . . — — Map (db m206605) HM
Fort Lincoln Cemetery was chartered in 1912 by an act of the Maryland General Assembly and presently contains 178 acres.
Here, at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, masterworks of marble, granite and bronze stand in solemn dignity and provides a . . . — — Map (db m151234) HM
U.S. Marines, under Captain Samuel Miller, joined Commodore Joshua Barney’s flotillamen at the third line near here. Colonel William Thornton of the British Light Brigade led a charge and ran directly into the cannons under Barney’s command. A . . . — — Map (db m97388) WM
Unselfish devotion
A heart that is true
Deep understanding
And gentleness, too.
A willingness always
To help and to praise--
These things bring gladness
in numberless ways.
This tender scene of doe and . . . — — Map (db m206601) HM
The National Won Jeon Shrine, hosted by the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, is a monument to cherish and honor those who have ascended to the heavenly spiritual world attending our Tree Parents as members of the Blessed Central . . . — — Map (db m206603) HM
This venerable building dates back to the year 1683, when one of the early colonists built his home on the overlooking hillside. The spring still feeds cool water to the trough inside the spring house. This was the only method available in those . . . — — Map (db m5070) HM
The Second of three defensive lines blocking the British advance on Washington stretched along here. It was located on the first set of hills overlooking the river. The American militia was unprepared to face seasoned war veterans. Holding firm . . . — — Map (db m69353) HM
The Second of three defensive lines blocking the British advance on Washington stretched along here. It was located on the first set of hills overlooking the river. The American militia was unprepared to face seasoned war veterans. Holding firm . . . — — Map (db m73131) HM
A wooden bridge just upriver became the focal point on August 24, 1814, when American and British forces clashed in the Battle of Bladensburg. The British approached from the east, clarifying their intent -- to invade Washington. The Americans . . . — — Map (db m61108) HM
This gnarled and ringed stump, attesting to its age, is all that remains of the majestic oak tree that once shaded the old Spring House.
Steeped in history, it was put to rest by the forces of nature. Its passing will never be forgotten and . . . — — Map (db m5071) HM
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold back the . . . — — Map (db m73190) HM
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold back the . . . — — Map (db m75958) HM
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold back the . . . — — Map (db m77080) HM
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold back the British . . . — — Map (db m97389) HM
This old spring house was built by English colonists who in the late years of the 17th century had established a residence close by, climaxing an ocean voyage which ended on the banks of the nearby Eastern Branch.
Erected about 1683. The . . . — — Map (db m206598) HM
On August 24, 1814, American and British forces battled at Bladensburg for three hours. President Madison was on-site, confident his troops would block the British advance on Washington. At the second defensive line he watched the . . . — — Map (db m214693) HM
Bunker Hill Road, or Georgetown Road, was once the route between Georgetown and Bladensburg. It had existed prior to the War of 1812 and was the route by which many of the American troops retreated as the first line fell during the battle. . . . — — Map (db m214690) HM
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold
back . . . — — Map (db m214694) HM
In memory of
Joseph L. Blaisdell •
Melvin J. Drehmel •
Byard Smith •
Edwin M. Talbott •
John T. Willhelm
Honored dead
of
World War II
1941 - 1945 — — Map (db m214689) WM
A Tobacco-based Ecomony
For more than 200 years, slave-based tobacco plantations dominated the economy of Prince George's County. After the county seat moved from Mount Calvert to Upper Marlboro in 1721, Mount Calvert was the center of a large . . . — — Map (db m187414) HM
In 1941, aviation history was made when the first Black owned and operated airfield licensed in America opened on this site. Mr. John W. Greene, Jr., a pioneer in Black aviation, was instrumental in developing the airfield, originally called . . . — — Map (db m6394) HM
Built after 1720 by Dr. Patrick Sim, who fled Scotland after the 1715 Rebellion to settle in this country. He married Mary, daughter of Thomas and Barbara Dent Brooke of nearby Brookefield Manor. c. 1728.
Colonel Joseph Sim, their oldest son, . . . — — Map (db m69387) HM
At Billingsley's Point, just north of Mount Calvert, archaeologists have recovered thousands of artifacts from both the American Indian and colonial periods.
American Indian Legacy
American Indians inhabited Billingsley for at least 8,000 . . . — — Map (db m68290) HM
1743 -- 1816
First Episcopal Bishop
Consecrated in the United States
First Chaplain of the U.S. Senate
In Washington
"How awesome is the dawn sky above the hills of Croom... it makes my heart sing 'Praised Be God'" — — Map (db m137752) HM
A series of explosions rocked the Patuxent on August 22, 1814. Commodore Joshua Barney’s armed barges had eluded the British until their escape ended in the shallows of the river. His orders were clear: destroy the flotilla to keep it from enemy . . . — — Map (db m61398) HM
Nottingham was the Chesapeake Flotilla’s base in July and early August 1814. The town was hastily abandoned on August 21 as the British moved in. An enemy rear guard protected this important landing while the main force invaded Washington. British . . . — — Map (db m61406) HM
Near this place the first courthouse in Prince George's County was erected in 1698, which served as the center of county government until 1721, when the county seat was moved to Upper Marlborough. The village of Charles Town was built on a tract of . . . — — Map (db m68085) HM
A Day at the Beach
In the late 1800s, the expansion of railroad and steamboat lines made it possible for middle-class Americans to being enjoying summer excursions. During the period of segregation, Calvert County's Chesapeake Beach was a . . . — — Map (db m68292) HM
How will Climate Change Impact the Chesapeake Bay?
Air Temperature
The temperature in Maryland has increased by 2°F since 1970. The graphic below shows that the air temperature will be 3° to 9°F higher by 2100. Maryland's . . . — — Map (db m183966) HM
Columbia Air Center provided access to aviation for African American pilots during an era of discrimination. It began operations in 1941 as Riverside Field with one east-west turf runway an office and a hangar. The land was leased by pilot John . . . — — Map (db m189222) HM
Christopher Rousby patented Croome in 1671. Home of Thomas John Claggett (1743-1816). First Episcopal Bishop of Maryland (1792), First Protestant Bishop consecrated in the United States, And first Chaplain of the US Senate. In August 1814 British . . . — — Map (db m79930) HM
Did you know?
The Eastern Bluebird is Prince George's County's bird symbol.
Identification:
The male's bright iridescent blue coloring is a definite field marking while the female's duller coloration lends itself well to blending . . . — — Map (db m183948) HM
On August 22, 1814, American Brigadier General William Winder Spotted the enemy invasion force approaching this church, then called Page Chapel. The British marched west toward Bellefields, Woodyard, and Fort Washington, then doubled back . . . — — Map (db m75349) HM
Melting Ice, Rising Seas
American Indians arrived in this region at the end of the last Ice Age (12000-15000 years ago). As the earth warmed and the ice melted, sea levels rose dramatically. By 5,000 years ago, ancient lands and rivers once . . . — — Map (db m187417) HM
More than any other person, John W. Greene is credited with the success and enduring legacy of Columbia Air Center. Greene was a pioneering aviator, airplane mechanic and teacher. He managed Columbia Air Center from 1941 to 1954.
Greene was . . . — — Map (db m183960) HM
The shores of the Patuxent River bear evidence of human habitation dating back more than 8,000 years. Along the River many tribes of Indians practiced primitive farming, pottery making, and hunting with bow and arrow.
The New World colonists . . . — — Map (db m6613) HM
The Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1970 here along the Patuxent River in Prince George's County. It is named for Edgar Merkle who owned a large part of the land and who originated a breeding plan to re-introduce gees to this part of . . . — — Map (db m189221) HM
The house you see before you was the home of several plantation owners. John Brown built the Federal-style house in the 1780s. Later, John Brooks and Samuel Berry lived here with their families. Each owner left his imprint by making changes to the . . . — — Map (db m127221) HM
A Confluence of Three Cultures
Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park overlooks the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Western Branch. A series of interpretive panels, describes the archaeological and historical resources from . . . — — Map (db m68298) HM
A Confluence of Three Cultures
Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park overlooks the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Western Branch. A series of interpretive panels describes the archaeological and historical resources from . . . — — Map (db m187415) HM
1000 Acres in Mount Calvert Hundred Patented 17 February 1658 to Philip Calvert, Esq. Youngest son of George, 1st Baron of Baltimore, who was granted a lordship with seignorial rights of a Court Baron with all Royalties and Privileges Most Usually . . . — — Map (db m68300) HM
Colonial Settlement
It is hard to imagine, but Mount Calvert was once a busy port town of a frontier community. After the Colony of Maryland was created in 1634, colonists began seeking land grants along the Upper Patuxent River. In 1658 . . . — — Map (db m187418) HM
A port town with a population of 1500. During the Revolution the British camped here on August 21, 1814 on their march to Washington, D.C. — — Map (db m189220) HM
Well-shaded Fenno Road provided relief for sweltering British soldiers marching from Benedict. On August 22, 1814, their fourth day of travel, they set out from Nottingham along the road that has
existed since at least 1729. Vestiges of the sunken . . . — — Map (db m75376) HM
One of three Episcopal congregations in southern Maryland created after the Civil War for African Americans. Founded ca. 1892 as a Sunday school by Rev. Francis P. Willes and his sisters. Later became a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of . . . — — Map (db m3619) HM
Here met St. Simon's Mission for African-Americans 1902-1964. Begun 1896 by the Willes family, church building moved here in 1902. Land, once part of John Eversfield's estate Hackthorne Heath, purchased by Susan Willes from the Hooe family. Pauli . . . — — Map (db m68478) HM
Side A Successor to the 17th century Anglican Church at Mount Calvert, this cruciform, brick church was authorized in 1732 and completed in 1745 during the rectorate of John Eversfield, 1728-1780. Built by Daniel Page it served as chapel of . . . — — Map (db m3620) HM
Blacksmithing is an ancient profession which began over six thousand years ago. It is the craft of forging and shaping iron with a hammer and anvil. The work of the blacksmith allowed for advances in transportation and industry by providing the . . . — — Map (db m80576) HM
The "Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Protection Program" passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 1984 requires each local jurisdiction bordering the Bay and its tributaries to develop a program to protect natural resources, shorelines, and water . . . — — Map (db m183961) HM
The first licensed African American owned and operated airport in Maryland if not the nation, opened here in 1941. Originally known as Riverside Field, the Columbia Air Center was established by a group of African American aviators known as the . . . — — Map (db m183956) HM
The compass rose is a feature that is well known to those who fly or pilot aircraft. They are an integral part of almost every navigational system including aeronautical, nautical, global positioning systems (GPS) and others. A compass rose can . . . — — Map (db m183949) HM
This hand hewn log cabin was built in Aquasco, Maryland around 1880 as a farm tenant house. This one up and one down design with one room and a loft was typically used for slave cabins during the early 1800s. By the late 1800s, it was the . . . — — Map (db m6096) HM
This hand-hewn log cabin was built in Aquasco, Maryland, around 1880 as a farm tenant house. This "one-up-and-one-down" design with one room and a loft was typically used for slave cabins during the early 1800s. By the late 1800s, it was the . . . — — Map (db m183969) HM
One-room schoolhouses were common in small towns and rural areas during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Children from all grad levels were taught in a single room. Eventually one-room schoolhouses disappeared leaving only a few examples like . . . — — Map (db m68074) HM
Simplex Sectional Cottages
The mail-order home in front of you was purchased by Mr. Lowe Steed from Sears, Roebuck and Company in 1923 for $400. It is a quaint, three room, no-bath cottage. An outhouse could be purchased separately . . . — — Map (db m6327) HM
The 1608 records of Captain John Smith's exploration of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers indicate that the town of Nottingham was located near the former site of an American Indian village called Wosameus. formerly known as Mattapany . . . — — Map (db m68077) HM
During the War of 1812, Nottingham served as the home port for the Chesapeake Flotilla, which consisted of 17 gun-boats under the command of Joshua Barney. In the summer of 1814, the British fleet landed at Benedict in Charles County, then camped in . . . — — Map (db m68079) HM
British Attacks on the Patuxent
During the War of 1812, the British entered the Chesapeake Bay and threatened towns, plantations, and the cities of Washington and Baltimore. To counter this threat, Congress ordered the creation of the . . . — — Map (db m68302) HM
Long before European contact in the 1600s, Tribes of the Confederacy established settlements along the River. The location of a village was determined by how conducive the area was to fishing, planting, gathering, hunting, and trading, which . . . — — Map (db m103909) HM
Woodland Indians on the Patuxent
American Indians established rear-round settlements along the Patuxent River 3,000 years ago during the Woodland Period (1000 BC-1600 AD). At first, their villages were small and scattered. Over time, large . . . — — Map (db m68303) HM
The Ridgeley School was opened in 1927 as Colored School No.1 in Election District 13 in the African American community known as Ridgeley*. Named for a prominent local African American family, the Ridgeley School along with a church and society . . . — — Map (db m91958) HM
Panel 1: On September 27th, 2008, Maryland State Police Medevac Helicopter Trooper 2 responded to Waldorf, Maryland to assist the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department with a serious motor vehicle crash. Working alongside first responders, . . . — — Map (db m91033) HM
Adam Francis Plummer Founder of Present Day Edmonston
Born into slavery to the powerful Calvert Family, literate and educated Adam Francis Plummer rose to become the foreman for Charles Benedict Calvert (founder of the University of Maryland and . . . — — Map (db m68092) HM
This park is dedicated to the men and women of the armed forces who have served our nation with heartfelt thanks from the residents of Edmonston, MD.
[Logo]: Edmonston, Maryland, est. 1924. — — Map (db m68109) HM
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