
[Replay] Maryland's Official State Symbols, Explained
A quick note: Maryland Now is taking a short break this week. Enjoy this favorite episode from last season, and join us back on October 1st for a brand new episode.
In this "Roundtable" edition of Maryland Now, hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin dive into the quirky, surprising, and often controversial world of Maryland's official state symbols. From the 1893 Chicago World's Fair to classroom lobbying efforts by elementary school students, the group explores how 26 different icons, ranging from the iconic blue crab to the prehistoric Astrodon johnstoni, became part of the state's…
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