Dedicated on July 23, 1998, the Maryland World War II Memorial overlooks the Severn River near the U.S. Naval Academy. Visiting the monument during Memorial Day Weekend will honor Marylanders who died for their country during World War II.
A committee selected architect Secundino Fernandez to design the monument. The Maryland World War II Memorial was built to honor our state’s heroes who gave their lives in the most costly military conflict of the 20th century.
The memorial consists of a rectangular arena encircled by 48 columns, representing the number of states during the war. Nearby are granite slabs inscribed with the names of 6,454 Marylanders who died in World War II. Other notable features are summarized below.
Maryland’s service men and women made significant contributions to the wartime effort. The Maryland National Guard’s “Blue and Gray” 29th Infantry Division served with distinction in Europe, beginning with the D-Day beach landings in Normandy.
The schools of medicine for Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland organized two military hospitals each. Their medical teams saved many American lives in the Pacific Theater.
Stop by The Crab Shack for a delicious meal before or after you visit the Maryland World War II Memorial.
Prep for Your Crab Feast Here: The Crab Shack Menus for Crofton and Edgewater.
Lovers of fat, juicy crab, and fantastic seafood don’t have to drive to Baltimore, Ocean City, Hooper’s Island, or Annapolis anymore. Stay close to home and enjoy incredible deliciousness all year round at the two locations below!
Our Crofton branch can accommodate a large party group, so if you are interested in reserving tables, please call (443) 302-2680.