Maryland in the American Civil War a majority of the legislature, wished to remain in the Union, but did not want to be involved in a war against their southern neighbors, and sought to prevent a military response by Lincoln to the South's secession. After John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, many citizens began forming local militias, determined to prevent a future slave uprising. The first bloodshed of the Civil War occurred in Maryland. Anxious about the risk of secessionists capturing Washington, D.C., given that the capital was bordered by Virginia, and preparing for war with the South, the federal government requested armed volunteers
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Frederick County, Maryland merged into GSCNC. In October 2009, Shawnee Council with 5,000 members and 491 troops in 14 counties, merged into GSCNC. In 2012, Girl Scouts celebrated its 100th anniversary. A Sing-Along, in Girl Scout tradition, was held on the National Mall in Washington, DC. In 2017, 188 girls, earned the Gold Award, the highest level of achievement for a Girl Scout. In 2010, Girl Scouts sold over 4.7 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. Other programs include: Congressional Aide internships, Girl Scout Day at the National Air and Space Museum, DC Step Showcase, a Girl Scout performance of