Today, we begin a three-part podcast as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, where the Maryland 400 earned their name. This podcast comes from a collaboration with journalism professor Tom Moore of CUNY York College. We are so excited to feature these pieces, and are grateful to Tom for producing them.
The first episode features Finding the Maryland 400 project director Owen Lourie, senior research archivist at the Maryland State Archives. It explores who the Maryland 400 were and how we have learned about them. One of the records that is described is also discussed in this post: The Mystery of the Maryland 400, Part II.
This episode also covers the women who traveled with the army and provided critical support to the soldiers that the army didn’t do.
We are also excited to announce that on August 22, Finding the Maryland 400, the book documenting the lives of the famed Maryland soldiers, will officially go on sale. It will be available online from the Maryland State Archives and Amazon, and in person at the State Archives in Annapolis. In addition, it will be sold at the events in Brooklyn commemorating the 250th anniversary of the battle on August 22. Look for more information about purchasing the book soon!
Finding the Maryland 400 
This is a great teaser introduction to the Maryland 400 and all the celebrations for the 250 anniversary. The research conducted is amazing to learn about the event, the people and the amazing results. Thank you to Owen and team for uncovering some of Maryland’s forgotten history.
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Thank you for information about the book! I would like very much to purchase one. A 5th Great-Uncle, Jonathan Chunn served among the Maryland 400. More direct Chunn ancestors immigrated from Maryland to North Carolina. Jonathan’s father, Lancelot Chunn, I think my 4th Great-Grandfather, signed the loyalty oath as a Patriot and served following the death of his young son, who enlisted just after his 21st birthday. I was very glad to find Jonathan’s name and service record among the Maryland 400, and to read the documented article by the young woman who researched Jonathan’s service. He died so young; it is a blessing to have the words and history preserved about his dedication, and sacrifice as a very early American Patriot to share with my family. Sharing his story with them is a way of honoring him.Some years ago I joined a Chapter of the DAR. Learning of other Patriots is an ongoing pursuit, men primarily who served
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Kay, thank you so much for reaching out and for your kind words. Jonathan Chunn was one of many who died in the winter-spring of 1777, perhaps weakened by what they had experienced the year before.
I’d love to connect, can you send me an email at msamaryland400@gmail.com?
Thank you!
Owen
Project Director, Finding the Maryland 400
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