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# 1 The Maryland State House The artwork and memorials of the Nation’s early history are writ large in the chambers and on the grounds of Maryland’s State Capitol buildings. The Maryland State House is unique. It is the oldest one in the nation in continuous legislative use (the cornerstone for this third building was dedicated in 1772) and the only one to have served as the first peacetime Capital of the (1783-1784).

# 2 The Old Senate Chamber In this building resigned his commission as General of the on December 23, 1783 forever establishing the new nation’s civil government. The Old Senate Chamber where this occurred has been restored to its 1783 design. Here, too, the recognizing America’s independence ending the war, was ratified.

Art in Public Places Catalogue | Annapolis, Maryland | 58 Photo: Joseph Romeo # 3 The Old House of Delegates Chamber Across the marble central hall that divides the building, the Old House of Delegates Chamber has been restored to its 1876 design. In this chamber, Maryland passed the 1864 Act that abolished slavery in the State. Nearby the current Delegates and Senators meet in legislative session from January to April each year. The Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s offices are on the second floor. And above it all towers a mighty dome constructed without nails and with a lightening rod designed by .

# 4 Art in the State House The State House itself contains a remarkable collection of art illustrating four centuries of history. (1741-1827) noted artist of the most popular portrait of President George Washington lived in Annapolis. He left his legacy in the portraits Washington, Lafayette, & Tilghman at Yorktown, of Maryland governors , 1784 , , Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) , Jr., and John Oil on canvas Hoskins Stone which are now on display in Collection of the the State House along with the 1784 painting of Washington, Lafayette and Tilghman at Yorktown. 59 | Art in Public Places Catalogue | Annapolis, Maryland The Planting of the Colony of Maryland, 1893 (1827-1899) Oil on canvas Collection of the Maryland State Archives

Paintings of The Planting of the Colony portraying the first colonists arrival in 1634 and The Burning of the Peggy Stewart depicting the October 19, 1774 action forced upon Anthony Stewart by a mob opposed to British taxation were produced by Frances Blackwell Mayer (1827- 99) whose studio was in the current historic Shiplap House on Pinkney Street.

The Burning of the Peggy Stewart, 1896 Francis Blackwell Mayer (1827-1899) Oil on canvas Collection of the Maryland State Archives Art in Public Places Catalogue | Annapolis, Maryland | 60 Elsewhere is a painting by Edwin Washington Resigning His Commission, 1858 White (1817-77) commissioned by Edwin White (1817-1877) the Maryland Legislature in 1857 of Oil on canvas Collection of the Maryland State Archives Washington Resigning His Commission. Works by Thomas Sully (1783-1872), and (1800-82), are present throughout the State House.

The paintings join Tiffany stained glass, the Sterling Silver Service created for the USS Maryland in 1906 by Samuel Kirk and Sons.

61 | Art in Public Places Catalogue | Annapolis, Maryland Bronze sculptures and memorial plaques are located throughout the State House and its grounds. The new office buildings for the Senate and the House of Delegates feature permanent and changing artwork exhibits. The artwork and memorials of Maryland’s State House can command one’s attention for many hours. Here 300 years of the nation’s history comes to life.

George Washington, 2014 StudioEIS Bronze

Memorial Plaque to Matthew Henson (1866-1955), 1961 Bronze Collection of the Maryland State Archives

George Washington's Resignation Speech December 23, 1783 Ink on paper Collection of the Maryland State Archives Art in Public Places Catalogue | Annapolis, Maryland | 62