Title: Maryland State House in Historic District | Expedia.co.uk [Maryland State House Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Maryland-State-House-Hotels.0-l6077394-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Maryland State House Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Maryland-State-House.d6077394.Car-Hire-Guide)[Historic District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-District.d553248635976472706.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Maryland State House ![Maryland State House showing heritage architecture and an administrative building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077394/d18fd2cc-ea1a-41cb-8092-51a65556abb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maryland State House showing heritage architecture and an administrative building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077394/d18fd2cc-ea1a-41cb-8092-51a65556abb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maryland State House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077394/39e21708-8b4c-431c-950d-e74cf62a71b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maryland State House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077394/5d5b155d-dfb5-4fd2-9191-b47a6227da62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maryland State House featuring a park and wild flowers as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077394/b1c7a59a-b0cb-46e6-8ab2-286c859cdfa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Maryland State House Activities --- --- #### Appreciate the superb architecture and fascinating history of America’s first peacetime capitol and the oldest state capitol still in legislative use. Maryland State House is a grand civic building with an intriguing heritage that dates back to the American Revolution. Still in regular use by the Maryland General Assembly, Maryland State House is the only state house to have been used as the national capitol. Admire the stunning architecture of the state house and discover the stories behind its elegant wooden dome and tall lightning rod. Stroll through the spacious gardens that front the Maryland State House and approach the beautiful building. Note its striking portico and the Georgian styling throughout the two-story brick structure. The portico features an elegant pediment and tall arched windows that flank the entrance. Gaze up to the octagonal tower and dome atop the state house. While noted architect Joseph Horatio Anderson designed the building, it is the dome and lightning rod designed by Joseph Clark that made the greatest statement at the time. This imposing dome exterior is expertly constructed entirely of timber and topped with a tall lightning rod. The rod was constructed and grounded to the specifications of its inventor, Benjamin Franklin. It is said this was a political statement that aligned the Maryland State House with Franklin’s scientific theories and the nation’s independence. Walk up the steps and enter the building to explore its spacious and ornately designed rooms. On the first floor is the Office of Interpretation, where you will find information for a self-guided tour. Stroll around the building’s public areas and imagine what the interior would have looked like during the Continental Congress’ meeting in 1783\. Held in the Old Senate Chamber, this was the time when George Washington gave his resignation as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, and the Treaty of Paris was ratified. Maryland State House is located in the heart of historic Annapolis, within the lush State Circle gardens. The building is open to the public daily, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Special tours are available with pre-booking at the Office of Interpretation. Entrance and tours are free but donations are encouraged. A bus stops nearby at Government House. After your tour of the Maryland State House, take a short walk west to see beautiful St. Anne’s Church. ## Plan a trip to see Maryland State House Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![DoubleTree Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26200/26137/0422878e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### DoubleTree Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport £700 per person 12 Mar - 19 Mar found 19 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to Baltimore (BWI) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,247 reviews) Everything was good! 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