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

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


1914 Cadet's Uniform
Cadet's Uniform

The Maryland Agricultural College student body was originally organized as a corps of cadets and all students wore uniforms until President H. J. Patterson gradually dismantled the military system around World War I. This uniform belonged to Calvin Hoffman, MAC, Class of 1914. Gift of Hoffman's daughter, Joyce Harms.

Exhibit organized by the University Archives, UMCP Libraries Contact person: Anne Turkos, University Archivist, (301)405-9060. Special thanks to Anne for letting us post these materials on our site.



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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 July, 1996