Maryland State House

Maryland State House

The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772. It houses the Maryland General Assembly. The capitol has the distinction of being topped by the largest wooden dome built without nails in the nation.

The lightning rod atop the dome was constructed and grounded accordingly to the direct specifications of its inventor, Benjamin Franklin.

It was in the Old Senate Chamber that George Washington famously resigned his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army on December 23, 1783.

The Senate chamber and House of Delegates is located in a new wing to the original structure.

Location

100 State Circle
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
Maryland, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there by public transportation:

Bus: The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) operates several bus routes that serve Annapolis. Routes 14, 70, and 14X stop within a few blocks of the State House. You can use the MTA's Trip Planner to find the best route and schedule for your trip.

Light Rail: The Baltimore Light Rail system has a stop in Annapolis at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. From there, you can take the free Circulator shuttle to the State House.

MARC Train: The MARC commuter train provides service from Baltimore and Washington, DC to Annapolis Junction, where you can transfer to a bus that goes to Annapolis.

Water Taxi: You can take a water taxi from various locations in Annapolis, including City Dock, to the State House. The water taxi provides scenic views of the Annapolis Harbor and surrounding areas.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Maryland that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.