Officially open to the public in 1998, this dramatic, modern memorial was designed by New York architect Secundino Fernandez. This four-sided open air memorial is surrounded by a circle of 48 granite pillars, each representing the 48 states at the time of war. In between each pillar and etched in granite are the 6,454 names of all Marylanders who lost their lives in World War ll. Additionally, there are 20 plaques describing war time events and milestones.

The Maryland World War II Memorial also includes two 14 foot in diameter globes which depict the location of key battles in both Eastern and Western hemispheres. A stainless steel monument, with seven sides to represent Maryland as the 7th state in the Union, is topped with a star that is illuminated each night. Visitors should take their time while exploring this memorial and meditate on the lives lost. The memorial is a stop on the city trolley tour, and on Independence Day, it offers an excellent view of the fireworks.

Maryland World War II Memorial, 1919 Governor Ritchie Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21409, Toll Free: 800-446-4926

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