The Maryland Goatman: The Real 1970s Story Behind the Legend
In 1971, a dog named Ginger was found decapitated near Fletchertown Road in Bowie. Her owner blamed the Maryland Goatman.
Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County sits immediately east of Washington and has been deeply intertwined with the city’s history since the colonial era. From the Capital Centre arena that drew Washingtonians across the border for concerts and Redskins games to the suburban development that reshaped the county in the postwar decades, GoDC covers the parts of PG County that are inseparable from the DC story.
Why Is It Named Maryland?
Maryland was named for Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of King Charles I, in 1632. The history of how it was settled is stranger than most people know.
A Journey Through Time: Hyattsville Hardware in 1940 and Today
Journey through time and explore the history of Hyattsville Hardware – a building that has stood since 1940. See the old photo and view the building today on Google Street View.
Uncovering History: An Indentured Servant’s Escape in 1760 Maryland
Discover the fascinating story of William Steuphenson (or Stevenson), an indentured servant who escaped from Lower Marlboro, Maryland in 1760. Read more about this unique piece of history in our blog post.
Looking Back to Colonial America: Exploring a Land Advertisement from the Maryland Gazette in 1760
Delve into the past with an old advertisement from the Maryland Gazette in 1760 promoting a large tract of land for rent in Fairfax, located about 40 miles northwest of Alexandria. Through this historical document and a bit of research, gain insight into life in early colonial America and the social and economic dynamics of the time.
A Bizarre Discovery: Two Tramps Find a Newly-Born Infant on the Railroad Tracks
Two tramps, traveling from Leesburg, VA to Baltimore, MD, made a bizarre discovery on the railroad tracks near College Park, MD: a newly-born white infant. Read the full story here!
Prince George’s Plaza in 1959: The Shopping Center That Defined the Suburbs
Prince George’s Plaza opened in 1959 as one of the Washington area’s first major suburban shopping centers.
Real Estate Ads from Marlow Heights and Hillcrest Heights in 1955
Take a look back at real estate ads from Marlow Heights and Hillcrest Heights in the Eisenhower years of 1955. This advertisement offers a glimpse into the past of these two neighborhoods in Washington, DC.