Maryland Dove is a re-creation of the Dove, an early 17th-century English trading ship, one of two ships (the other being The Ark ) which made up the first expedition from the Kingdom of England to the Province of Maryland . The 1978 Dove was designed by the naval architect and naval historian William A. Baker . The namesake Dove was a trading vessel that could be sailed by a crew of seven. The much larger Ark , was a passenger ship, and was sailed by a crew of 40 or more. The Dove was left behind as a local trading vessel to facilitate commerce between Maryland and the other colonies.
46-740: Launched in 1978, 1978 Dove was 56 feet in length on deck, and 76 feet overall with a displacement of 42 tons. She was built by James B. Richardson in a shipyard near Cambridge, Maryland in Dorchester County . Her home port is St. Mary's City, Maryland . The ship is owned by the State of Maryland and operated/maintained by the Historic St. Mary's City Commission. She was commissioned October 8, 1978 with Captain Thomas Doyle of Valley Lee, Maryland as her first licensed Master. Due to deteriorating condition of
92-678: A mayor and a five-member city commission, who all serve four year terms. In 2008, Victoria Jackson-Stanley was elected mayor, the first woman and the first African-American to hold the position. She would serve three terms before losing to Andrew Bradshaw in a runoff election in 2020. Andrew Bradshaw was sworn in as the city's youngest mayor on January 4, 2021, but was arrested on November 15 and charged with fifty counts of distributing revenge porn, allegedly posting explicit photos and captions to Reddit in April and May 2021, some which also included racial slurs. City Council President Lajan Cephas assumed
138-519: A network of safe houses for enslaved people escaping to the north. In the late 19th century, Cambridge developed food processing industries, specializing in the canning of oysters , tomatoes, and sweet potatoes . The town's industrial growth was led by the Phillips Packing Company , which eventually became the region's largest employer. Winning contracts from the Department of Defense during
184-536: A regional trading center, with its town pier being a major hub for slave trading, a history extensively documented by historical markers scattered throughout the town center. Cambridge was officially incorporated in 1793, taking over part of the former Choptank Indian Reservation. The town received its name from a city and county in England. Cambridge also became a stop on the Underground Railroad , which provided
230-544: A type of colony in English America which existed during the early modern period . In English overseas possessions established from the 17th century onwards, all land in the colonies belonged to the Crown , which held ultimate authority over their management. All English colonies were divided by the Crown via royal charters into one of three types of colony; proprietary colonies, charter colonies and Crown colonies . Under
276-486: Is a city in Dorchester County , Maryland , United States. The population was 13,096 at the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Dorchester County and the county's largest municipality. Cambridge is the fourth most populous city in Maryland's Eastern Shore region, after Salisbury , Elkton and Easton . Settled by English colonists in 1684, Cambridge stands as one of the oldest colonial cities in Maryland. During
322-518: Is now St. Mary's , then the site of a Native American village, and they began the work of establishing a settlement there. The settlement of St. Mary's was built on land purchased from the native Yaocomico . Back in England, Baltimore could do little to help the young colony through its tribulations, which included an ongoing feud with Claiborne that led to a series of naval skirmishes. Lord Baltimore continued as Maryland's first Proprietor (1632–1675), and attempted to maintain an active involvement in
368-661: Is on the southern bank of the Choptank River . The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Cambridge has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. A 4.3 MW solar farm in Cambridge supplies about 40% of the power for the National Aquarium , and saves about 1,300 metric tons of carbon dioxide during
414-554: The Atlantic . Since he could not lead the expedition himself, Baltimore sent detailed instructions for the governance of the Colony (appointing his younger brother Leonard Calvert as the first colonial governor), including commands that his brothers seek any information about those who had earlier tried to thwart the granting of the colony and make contact with William Claiborne (previously settled from Province of Virginia on Kent Island in
460-848: The English Channel , with 128 settlers on board and, after being chased down and brought back by the British Royal Navy so that the departing settlers could take an oath of allegiance to the King of England as required by law, sailed in October 1633 for the Isle of Wight (between England and France ) to pick up more settlers. At the Isle of Wight, Dove and her larger sister ship The Ark embarked again with two Jesuit ( Society of Jesus ) priests/chaplains and nearly two hundred more settlers before setting out across
506-463: The First and Second World Wars greatly aided the company's growth. At its height, the company employed as many as 10,000 workers. However, shifting tastes brought a decline in business, causing Phillips to reduce its operations. By the early 1960s, the company had ceased operations entirely, leading to widespread unemployment and exacerbating the city's growing social issues. From 1962 to 1967, Cambridge
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#1732844446905552-544: The National Register of Historic Places . Cambridge is located at 38°33′59″N 76°4′37″W / 38.56639°N 76.07694°W / 38.56639; -76.07694 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.64 square miles (32.74 km ), of which, 10.34 square miles (26.78 km ) is land and 2.30 square miles (5.96 km ) is water. Cambridge
598-461: The 2007 U.S. House Republican Conference , featuring an address by U.S. President George W. Bush , as well as subsequent visits by U.S. President Barack Obama . Cambridge was designated a Maryland Main Street community on July 1, 2003. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development established Cambridge Main Street as a comprehensive downtown revitalization process with plans to enhance
644-472: The Crown. By the 18th century, most former proprietary colonies had been converted into Crown colonies. Proprietary colonies in America were governed by a lord proprietor , who, holding authority by virtue of a royal charter, usually exercised that authority almost as an independent sovereign. These colonies were distinct from Crown colonies in that they were commercial enterprises established under authority of
690-641: The Dove a replacement ship was laid down in 2019, launched in 2022 and assumed name Maryland Dove . The 1978 Dove was hauled out of the water for preservation in 2023, the decision on its fate has not been determined. With the deteriorating condition of the 1978 Dove, construction began on June 1, 2019 on a new vessel. Designed by naval architect Iver Franzen , the ship was built at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum shipyard in St. Michael's, Maryland. All work on
736-426: The age of 18 living with them, 30.0% were married couples living together, 24.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age in
782-428: The age of 18 living with them, 30.7% were married couples living together, 23.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 24.4% under
828-458: The age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 25,967, and the median income for a family was $ 32,118. Males had a median income of $ 25,705 versus $ 21,221 for females. The per capita income for
874-680: The city was $ 15,647. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over. Cambridge was the inspiration of the fictional town Patamoke in James Michener's novel, Chesapeake . In the book, Patamoke is located on a fictitious promontory on the Choptank River, opposite of Cambridge's actual location. Draper Media broadcasts WCEM (AM) , WCEM-FM , WTDK-FM and WAAI-FM radio stations from studios at Cambridge Marketplace. This facility also serves as
920-403: The city was 37.6 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,911 people, 4,629 households, and 2,697 families residing in the city. The population density
966-577: The continent's mainland. After the conflict, thirteen of those became states of the United States of America. By the time of the Revolution some had consolidated multiple grants, while others, such as conflicting claims to what became the state of Vermont and the western borders of numerous states, including New York and Virginia, as well as the sovereignty of what became the state of Maine in 1820, remained unresolved well after. In medieval times, it
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#17328444469051012-544: The crown to become royal colonies , or else had significant limitations placed on them by the crown. The provinces of Maryland , Carolina and several other colonies in the Americas were initially established under the proprietary system. King Charles II used the proprietary solution to reward allies and focus his own attention on Britain itself. He offered his friends colonial charters which facilitated private investment and colonial self-government. The charters made
1058-460: The crown. Proprietary governors had legal responsibilities over the colony as well as responsibilities to shareholders to ensure the security of their investments. The proprietary system was a mostly inefficient system, in that the proprietors were, for the most part, like absentee landlords . Many never even visited the colonies they owned. By the early 18th century, nearly all of the proprietary colonies had either surrendered their charters to
1104-472: The economic potential of select cities across the state. This initiative has led to the improvement of heritage tourism attractions and, along with other cities on the Eastern Shore, has contributed to attracting more tourists to Cambridge. As a result, the downtown business district of Cambridge, part of which was declared a historic district in 1990, has undergone revitalization. Four different teams in
1150-629: The governance of the colony, though he never visited it. During this long tenure, he governed through deputies, the last being his only son Charles . 1978 Dove was used extensively to represent the Mayflower in the 1979 made for TV film 'Mayflower: The Pilgrims Adventure ' starring Anthony Hopkins as Captain Jones as well as Richard Crenna and Jenny Aguttar. 38°11′08″N 76°26′07″W / 38.18556°N 76.43528°W / 38.18556; -76.43528 Cambridge, Maryland Cambridge
1196-634: The government retained their usual right to separate head and body, figuratively or literally, at any time. (See also the hereditary title marquess .) In 1603, Henry IV , the King of France , granted Pierre Du Gua de Monts the exclusive right to colonize lands in North America at a latitude between 40° and 60° North. The King also gave Dugua a monopoly in the fur trade for those territories and named him Lieutenant General for Acadia and New France . In return, Dugua promised to bring 60 new colonists each year to what would be called Acadie . In 1607,
1242-439: The gradual sociopolitical stabilisation of England's American colonies, the easing of bureaucratic difficulties in managing the colonies and increasing economic or administrative difficulties faced by proprietors. Successive English sovereigns sought to solidify their power and authority throughout the empire, and gradually converted proprietary colonies to Crown colonies , which were administered by officials directly appointed by
1288-633: The home to the Mid-Shore Bureau for WBOC-TV . Weeknights, they cover news affecting Cambridge and surrounding communities. WHCP-LP 101.5 FM is a community sponsored low powered station broadcasting from studios in downtown Cambridge. Cambridge is home to two weekly newspapers: the Dorchester Star , which is affiliated with the Star-Democrat, and the Dorchester Banner . The Dorchester Banner
1334-700: The middle of the Chesapeake Bay ) to determine his intentions for the trading station on Kent Island. The instructions also emphasized the importance of religious toleration among the colonists, who were nearly equal parts Catholic and Protestant. With these last instructions, the expedition sailed for the Americas. The two ships arrived at Point Comfort at the mouths of the James , Nansemond , and Elizabeth Rivers , in Virginia , February 24, 1634. On March 25, they landed at what
1380-537: The monopoly was revoked, and the colony failed, but in 1608, he sponsored Samuel de Champlain to open a colony at Quebec. The Îles Glorieuses ( Glorioso Islands ) were on 2 March 1880 settled and named by the Frenchman Hippolyte Caltaux (b. 1847–d. 1907), who was their proprietor from until 1891. It was only on 23 August 1892 that they were claimed for the French Third Republic , as part of
1426-576: The old Eastern Shore Baseball League —the Canners, Cardinals, Clippers, and Dodgers—were located in Cambridge. The Brinsfield I Site , Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III , Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery , Dale's Right , Dorchester County Courthouse and Jail , Glasgow , Goldsborough House , LaGrange , Annie Oakley House , Patricia (log canoe) , Pine Street Neighborhood Historic District , Rock Methodist Episcopal Church , Stanley Institute , Sycamore Cottage , and Yarmouth are listed on
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1472-475: The proprietary system, individuals or companies (often joint-stock companies ), known as proprietors, were granted commercial charters by the Crown to establish overseas colonies. These proprietors were thus granted the authority to select the governors and other officials in the colony. This type of indirect rule eventually fell out of favour in the English colonial empire due to a variety of reasons, including
1518-578: The proprietor the effective ruler, albeit one ultimately responsible to English Law and the King. Charles II gave the former Dutch colony New Netherlands to his younger brother The Duke of York, who established the Province of New York . He gave an area to William Penn who established the Province of Pennsylvania . The British America colonies before the American Revolution consisted of 20 colonies on
1564-410: The responsibilities of mayor following his arrest. On December 13, city commissioners unanimously voted to recommend that the city attorney remove Bradshaw from office. A special election to elect a new mayor was held on August 23, 2022. No candidate received the majority of the vote, forcing a runoff between the top two candidates on September 20, 2022. Former Cambridge commissioner Stephen Rideout won
1610-461: The runoff election with 55 percent of the vote and now is mayor. Horn Point Laboratory is home to the largest oyster hatchery on the East Coast. A myth states that in 1699 William Kidd hid treasure, stolen from sugar traders, on land which today is Horn Point Lab. Students and researchers enjoy speculating where the treasure may be. Proprietary colony Proprietary colonies were
1656-494: The segment running from the Choptank River to Cambridge's eastern city limit designated "Sunburst Highway". The Cambridge-Dorchester Airport (FAA Identifier: CGE) is a county-owned, public-use airport located just southeast of the city of Cambridge. The airport is a general aviation facility with a lighted 4,477-foot asphalt runway. The Maryland & Delaware Railroad (MDDE), a shortline railroad, provided freight rail service to Cambridge until recently. The city had served as
1702-660: The ship was done in full public view, allowing the public to experience every stage of the project. Documentation of the project can be found on www.MarylandDove.org The ship, Maryland Dove , was commissioned and delivered to Historic St. Mary's City on August 29, 2022. The first expedition from England to the planned colony of Maryland was undertaken by Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (1605-1675), and consisted of two ships that had formerly belonged to his father, George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore , (1579-1632): The Ark and Dove . The two ships departed Gravesend , in Kent off
1748-459: The summer. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 16,823. As of the census of 2010, there were 12,326 people, 5,144 households, and 3,040 families residing in the city. The population density
1794-464: The time of English colonization, the Algonquian -speaking Choptank Indians resided along the river bearing their name. Throughout the colonial years, English colonists developed farming on the Eastern Shore, with the largest plantations initially focusing on tobacco, before shifting to mixed farming. Enslaved people were purchased by the planters for labor in tobacco and mixed farming. Cambridge served as
1840-582: The western terminus of the railroad's Seaford Line. The Maryland & Delaware interchanges with the Delmarva Central Railroad at Seaford, Delaware , which interchanges with the Norfolk Southern Railway at Clayton, Delaware . The line remains in place, though rail service was suspended in May 2016 due to derailment issues along the line south of Hurlock, Maryland . Cambridge is governed by
1886-465: Was Gloria Richardson , and with the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , public segregation in Cambridge officially ended. In 2002, the opening of the 400-room Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay resort provided a significant boost to the city's economy through job creation and tourism. The resort features a golf course , spa , and marina , and has hosted numerous high-profile events, including
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1932-452: Was 1,192.1 inhabitants per square mile (460.3/km ). There were 6,228 housing units at an average density of 602.3 per square mile (232.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 47.9% Black or African American , 45.9% White , 0.4% Native American , 1.3% Asian , 2.0% from other races , and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population. There were 5,144 households, of which 31.1% had children under
1978-468: Was 1,622.3 inhabitants per square mile (626.4/km ). There were 4,629 housing units at an average density of 777.6 per square mile (300.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 47.75% White , 49.9% Black , 0.16% Native American , 0.65% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from other races , and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population. There were 4,629 households, out of which 27.2% had children under
2024-533: Was a center of protests during the Civil Rights Movement , with local Black residents advocating for equal employment and housing opportunities, as well as the eradication of racial segregation in schools and other public facilities. Riots broke out in Cambridge in 1963 and 1967 , prompting the deployment of the Maryland National Guard to the city to help maintain peace. The movement's leader
2070-803: Was customary in Continental Europe for a sovereign to grant almost regal powers of government to the feudal lords of his border districts to prevent foreign invasion. Those districts or manors were often called palatinates or counties palatine because the lord wielded the power of the king in his palace. His power was regal in kind but inferior in degree to that of the king. That type of arrangement had caused many problems in Norman times for certain English border counties. Those territories were known as counties palatine and lasted at least in part to 1830 for good reason: remoteness, poor communications, governance carried out under difficult circumstances. The monarch and
2116-436: Was founded by Lindsay C. Marshall and Armistead R. Michie as The Daily Banner, notable for being the Eastern Shore's first daily newspaper. The first issue was published on September 22, 1897. U.S. Route 50 , a major east-west route of the U.S. Highway System, bisects Cambridge on its 3,011 mi (4,846 km) journey from Ocean City, Maryland to Sacramento, California . U.S. 50 is locally known as "Ocean Gateway", with
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