Be Certain to Go Inside - It's a Lovely Building with Historical Displays It was not our intention to go the the Maryland State House, we simply came across it while walking around historic Annapolis. Personally, I will visit a state capital anytime I get a chance. This lovely building was first used in 1772 and is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use. The historic meeting rooms are in excellent condition and full of interpretive material explaining its rich history.

Lawrence MillerApr 24, 2018

Nice exhibit. Just what you need to know about the history of the place. We were able to actually witnessed a short part of a debate in the state house in the second floor. We saw democracy live with protestors at the entrance which then entered the building and were also watching the debates. I also believe we had to stop to let Governor Hogan and his entourage cross the street on our way to park the car. He waved to us. My kids, 10 and 7, enjoyed it!

Luis MurilloApr 11, 2018

It is always great to visit places of historical significance. It is free to enter, but a donation is recommended. There are some great artifacts and paintings to view. Does not take long to visit.

Daniel WassallMar 27, 2018

The trip back into the past was amazing. Not too crowded and very interesting and knowledgable. Every Marylander at some point visit the State house.

Jermaine GordonApr 28, 2018

The Maryland State House has been in continuous operation longer than any other. It served as the nation's capital for a short period. George Washington resigned his commission there. The room where he resigned his commission has been lovingly restored. There is a room showing how the legislature would have looked at the time of the Civil War. I went on a tour arranged by our state senator.

kathy emmertFeb 22, 2018

Wonderful experience! Really enjoyed learning about what a central role the Maryland State House played in early American history. Learned things I didn't know.!

jim carmanMay 28, 2018

Beautiful, historical place. I learned a lot! And George Washington is quite eloquent in his letter. I bet Trump doesn't understand some of GW's vocab!

Vallarie BMay 25, 2018

The oldest state statehouse still in use in the country. Excellent displays of the Lords baltimore who had ruled colonially for England. The old senate chamber here is where General George Washington resigned his military commission and it demonstrates citizen control of the military, a radical idea of the time. Lots of history. For example, were you aware Annapolis became the country's first peacetime capital after the ratification of the Treaty of Paris?

Richard GongJul 19, 2018

As someone who has been to over a dozen state houses, this one is moderately unique but not particularly. It is absolutely beautiful. The marbel in the newer half is simply spectacular. The older half it very traditional which is neat. Not all of the floors seemed very accurate. The building itself is actually pretty neat because it has the old state house next to the new one (as one continuous building) so it's almost like two state houses. You can also see the old dome inside the new one, which is awesome. The shame is that there is no access to a lot of the building, only the first floor. No dome or viewing gallery or library or anything. The Delaware state house, though much less spectacularly, is much more interesting with it's historically correct construction and locally sourced materials, as well as being totally open to the public. If you are interested in state capitals and could only hit one, for me, it would be that one.

Liam TahaneyJul 9, 2018

Fairly interesting self-guided tour of the old Maryland statehouse where some of the legislative activity is still performed. You'll see lots of artifacts from Maryland's past in a museum-like presentation, and also see the actual room where George Washington made his farewell to the troops speech after the revolutionary War. Entrance is free. It'll take maybe an hour to see everything. And there is security, including metal detectors, to enter.

Don KnieriemJul 23, 2018

Wow!! What a beautiful place. Amazing to see both the history of the place as well as the current workings. Truly a neat step back in time. Was a nice cool reprieve from the hot summer day and we learned a lot

Meredith DunnJul 23, 2018

Be Certain to Go Inside - It's a Lovely Building with Historical Displays It was not our intention to go the the Maryland State House, we simply came across it while walking around historic Annapolis. Personally, I will visit a state capital anytime I get a chance. This lovely building was first used in 1772 and is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use. The historic meeting rooms are in excellent condition and full of interpretive material explaining its rich history.

Lawrence MillerApr 24, 2018

Nice exhibit. Just what you need to know about the history of the place. We were able to actually witnessed a short part of a debate in the state house in the second floor. We saw democracy live with protestors at the entrance which then entered the building and were also watching the debates. I also believe we had to stop to let Governor Hogan and his entourage cross the street on our way to park the car. He waved to us. My kids, 10 and 7, enjoyed it!

Luis MurilloApr 11, 2018

It is always great to visit places of historical significance. It is free to enter, but a donation is recommended. There are some great artifacts and paintings to view. Does not take long to visit.

Daniel WassallMar 27, 2018

The trip back into the past was amazing. Not too crowded and very interesting and knowledgable. Every Marylander at some point visit the State house.

Jermaine GordonApr 28, 2018

The Maryland State House has been in continuous operation longer than any other. It served as the nation's capital for a short period. George Washington resigned his commission there. The room where he resigned his commission has been lovingly restored. There is a room showing how the legislature would have looked at the time of the Civil War. I went on a tour arranged by our state senator.

kathy emmertFeb 22, 2018

Wonderful experience! Really enjoyed learning about what a central role the Maryland State House played in early American history. Learned things I didn't know.!

jim carmanMay 28, 2018

Beautiful, historical place. I learned a lot! And George Washington is quite eloquent in his letter. I bet Trump doesn't understand some of GW's vocab!

Vallarie BMay 25, 2018

The oldest state statehouse still in use in the country. Excellent displays of the Lords baltimore who had ruled colonially for England. The old senate chamber here is where General George Washington resigned his military commission and it demonstrates citizen control of the military, a radical idea of the time. Lots of history. For example, were you aware Annapolis became the country's first peacetime capital after the ratification of the Treaty of Paris?

Richard GongJul 19, 2018

As someone who has been to over a dozen state houses, this one is moderately unique but not particularly. It is absolutely beautiful. The marbel in the newer half is simply spectacular. The older half it very traditional which is neat. Not all of the floors seemed very accurate. The building itself is actually pretty neat because it has the old state house next to the new one (as one continuous building) so it's almost like two state houses. You can also see the old dome inside the new one, which is awesome. The shame is that there is no access to a lot of the building, only the first floor. No dome or viewing gallery or library or anything. The Delaware state house, though much less spectacularly, is much more interesting with it's historically correct construction and locally sourced materials, as well as being totally open to the public. If you are interested in state capitals and could only hit one, for me, it would be that one.

Liam TahaneyJul 9, 2018

Fairly interesting self-guided tour of the old Maryland statehouse where some of the legislative activity is still performed. You'll see lots of artifacts from Maryland's past in a museum-like presentation, and also see the actual room where George Washington made his farewell to the troops speech after the revolutionary War. Entrance is free. It'll take maybe an hour to see everything. And there is security, including metal detectors, to enter.

Don KnieriemJul 23, 2018

Wow!! What a beautiful place. Amazing to see both the history of the place as well as the current workings. Truly a neat step back in time. Was a nice cool reprieve from the hot summer day and we learned a lot

Meredith DunnJul 23, 2018