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Comprehensive Directory of State Heritage
State Capital
Annapolis
State Flag
Established 1904
State Seal
Established 1969
State Motto
Fatti maschii, parole femine ("Strong deeds, gentle words")
State Bird
Baltimore Oriole (1947)
State Fish
Striped Bass / Rockfish (1965)
State Insect
Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly (1973)
State Reptile
Diamondback Terrapin (1994)
State Crustacean
Blue Crab (1989)
State Fossil
Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae (1994)
State Flower
Black-Eyed Susan (1918)
State Tree
White Oak (1941)
State Mineral
Chromite (2025)
State Dessert
Smith Island Cake (2008)
State Folk Dance
Square Dance (1994)
State Theater
Center Stage (1978)
State Dinosaur
Astrodon johnstoni (1998)
State Dog
Chesapeake Bay Retriever (1964)
State Horse
Thoroughbred (2003)
State Cat
Calico Cat (2001)
State Cocktail
Orange Crush (2025)
State Coat of Arms
Present
State Nicknames
"The Old Line State", "The Free State"
State Quarter Design
Maryland State Quarter
State Gem
Patuxent River Stone (2004)
State Boat
Skipjack (1985)
State Drink
Milk (1998)
State Exercise
Walking (2008)
State Spirit
Rye Whiskey (2023)
State Sport (Individual)
Jousting (1962)
State Sport (Team)
Lacrosse (2004)
State Summer Theater
Olney Theatre Center (1978)