Christmas Trees At Maryland State House

Discover Maryland's Best-Kept Holiday Secret: Christmas Trees At Maryland State House

Living in the bustling DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region offers a kaleidoscope of holiday events, from city lights to festive markets. Yet, sometimes we overlook the unique, historic charm just a short drive away. There's an entire state filled with amazing Christmas sights waiting to be discovered!

One of the most spectacular—and often-missed—holiday traditions is found right in the heart of the Old Line State: the Maryland State House in Annapolis.

I wouldn't have known about it if it weren't for my daughter, who stumbled upon this breathtaking display just before her first year interning with the Maryland General Assembly.

Every holiday season, dedicated garden clubs from across the state participate in a cherished tradition: they deck the halls of the historic Annapolis State House by decorating 24 stunning Christmas trees. That's right—a dedicated tree representing each Maryland county and Baltimore City! It's a truly spectacular, free, and festive way to experience Maryland history during the holidays.

Each year, a different garden club is chosen to decorate the tree based on the county or important events/figures from the area.

This is an excellent opportunity to visit Annapolis, which is all decked out for the holidays. Still, it's also a fantastic way to learn about our state and all the counties that comprise it, and it's a great way to draw inspiration for decorating your own Christmas tree if you haven't started yet!

Let's take a look at some of those beautiful Christmas trees, starting with this one from Calvert County!

CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND

All the ornaments on this Christmas tree were created by artists of the Calvert Garden Club: Pat Childs, Suzan Miller, Diane Reyno, Denise Moroney, and Beth Beighiey.

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Historic places in Anne Arundel County. Created by Crofton Village Garden Club Members.    

BALTIMORE CITY OF FIRSTS

Baltimore Firsts Tree decorated by Mt. Washington Garden Club, District IV, Baltimore City.

So many first ones that I didn't know about...

1774 - First Post Office system in the U.S.

1816 - First city streets illuminated by hydrogen gas.

1839 - First commercial canning of corn.

1892 - First Ouija board.

FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

Green Walled Garden - A tribute to Frederick County's Roots from Jaskers Ghance Garden Club of Frederick.

HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

Christmas tree decorated by The Country Garden Club of Harford County.

CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND

The Green Garden County.

TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND

Waterfowl of Talbot County.

Each bird was hand-crafted by members of the Talbot County Garden Club & The Oxford Garden Club.

ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

The Return of the Dove to St. Mary's City.

WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

A special holiday celebration from the Worcester County Garden Club, Berlin, MD.

CHESTERTOWN, MARYLAND

Sultana Downrigging by The Chestertown Garden Club.

GOLD STAR MEMORIAL

A tribute to Gold Star Families whose loved ones paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America.

By: Somerset County Garden Club

HISTORIC BALTIMORE COUNTY

Monkton Garden Club

CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND

La Plata Garden Club

Pedersen Farm - Charles County, MD

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

LIFELONG LEARNING CHRISTMAS TREE

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

A tribute to the county's namesake by The Queen Anne's County Garden Club and the Kent Island Garden Club.

I hope you enjoyed this year's collection of Christmas trees. 

Check out three unique and equally beautiful Christmas trees from years past right HERE.

More about Annapolis, MD here:

DOWN MAIN STREET, ANNAPOLIS

FIRST TIME VISITING ANNAPOLIS

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