The Tricentennial ended in 1996. This site archives that history.

PG Tricentennial Prince George's County
Celebrates 300 years of history 1696-1996

Maryland History for Young Readers:

Maryland Historical Press offers a variety of readings on the history of Maryland for young people. Find these books in your local library or contact Maryland Historical Press, at the number listed below, for more details.

* Boyce-Ballweber, Hettie. The First People of Maryland

This book describes the way archaeologists work and what they know about early American Indians in Maryland. Contains puzzles, games, illustrations, glossary, teacher information, and an index.
* Kaminkow, Marion. Maryland A to Z: a Topographical Dictionary
Towns, counties, ghost towns, Maryland's lakes, rivers, mountains, hills, railroads, parks, dams, airports, institutions, and more are captured in this book.
* Rollo, Vera Foster. Maryland's Government
This text explains Maryland governments in the counties, towns, cities and state, and their relationship to the U.S. government. (glossary, illustrated, teacher guide).
* Rollo, Vera Foster. Maryland Today: a Geography
This 4th grade fact book introduces Maryland's size, location, county information, weather, population, and transportation. (activities, puzzles, teacher guide).
* Ruskin, Thelma G. Indians of the Tidewater Country
Elementary school children will enjoy this informative and fun book.
* Schaun, George and Virginia. Everyday Life in Colonial MD, DE, PA, & VA
Learn how people lived in Colonial times, from food and drink to houses, clothing, architecture, education, and transportation. Maps and illustrations included.
* Schaun, George and Virginia. Maryland: Biographical Sketches
Biographies of 60 Maryland People.
* Stickles, Frances Copeland. A Crown for Henrietta Maria: Maryland's Namesake Queen
This story of Henrietta Maria, Princess of France and Queen to England's Charles I, begins when she marries Charles in 1625. Illustrated with Seventeenth Century portraits and drawings (Elementary-Middle School).
* Wilson, Richard and Fr. E. L. Bridner Maryland: it's Past and Present
This book contains Maryland history, geography, and government updated with data from the 1990 census.
For more information please contact:

Maryland Historical Press
9205 Tuckerman Street
Lanham, MD 20706-2777
(301)577-5308

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These pages were created as a part of the 1996 PG County Tricentennial celebration. Additional history resources are listed on the bibliography page. These pages are not being updated. They are now located on the Prince George's County Historical Society's web site. Contact links: web site manager - Society information. You can search the entire site through this search form.:

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Last updated April, 1996