Where Did General Washington Wait for the British?

MACo County Trivia

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

This week’s question:

Which Maryland County Did General Washington Visit to Watch for the Arrival of the British in August 1777?

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Here is the hotel where General Washington stayed as he watched for British ships sailing up the Chesapeake.

Tweet @mdcounties or email Kaley at kschultze@mdcounties.org with your answer.

A correct answer will be chosen at random and the winner and answer will be published in next week’s This Week on Conduit Street. 

Congratulations to Cindy Mogel of Montgomery County, the winner of last week’s trivia. Garrett County is home to one of Maryland’s most romantic getaways – Carmel Cove Inn. Ms. Mogel staffs the Montgomery County Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council.

From Maryland.com’s Top 10 Romantic Getaways in Maryland,

The Carmelite friars, who chose the site in 1945, knew what they were doing. Mere steps from the majestic Deep Creek Lake, the alpine beauty and serenity of the grounds surrounding the inn is unforgettable, whatever the season.