Queen Elizabeth II attended the Maryland vs. North Carolina football game on October 19, 1957. Often referred to as the "Queen's Game," the event sparked great excitement at the University of Maryland and in Prince George's County. In the photograph, from left to right, are: President Elkins, Queen Elizabeth II, Governor Theodore H. McKeldin, Mrs. Dorothy Elkins, and Prince Phillip. From the Archives and Manuscripts, photograph collection and University Publications collection.

Currently on display with the 300 Candles: Slices of Prince George's County exhibit in the Maryland Room, 3rd floor, McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland at College Park.

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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.: