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.
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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 Through this historical document and a bit of research, gain insight into life in early colonial America and the social and economic dynamics of the time.
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.
Don’t Piss Off an Angry Monkey: The Summer of 1929 East Riverdale Monkey Rampage
In the summer of 1929, the residents of East Riverdale, Maryland experienced an epic monkey rampage unlike anything they had seen before. Read on to find out how an angry monkey with a taste of freedom caused chaos and fear in the small town.
Exploring the History of Eastern Market: From the Grand Opening in 1873 to Highway Bandits and Child Abductors
Eastern Market opened on Capitol Hill in 1873. Capitol Hill refused when the city proposed replacing it with a suburban grocery.
What Is the Beltway? The History of the Road That Defined Washington
The Capital Beltway is a 64-mile loop built in the 1960s. It displaced thousands of families and gave American politics its most enduring phrase.