Last year, four days after our 2009 Maryland Day event, a fax came to the Four Rivers Heritage Area office. It was a handwritten letter from a Mrs. Valerie McCahon from Pasadena. This is what it said:

 "To whom it may concern:
My husband and I attended the celebration of Maryland Day on Sunday 3/28/09. We were accompanied by our granddaughter and grandson. I just wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for this great and awesome experience.
I am 63 years old and a native of Maryland. I never realized the scope of the availability of the historical opportunities that exist for our pleasure. The entire day was enlightening, educational, and entertaining. I do hope that you are planning to offer this marvelous event again in the future.
As my 9-year-old grandson said, 'MomMom, this city of Annapolis is neat! Can we come again?' I suppose that sums it up!
Sincerely, Valerie McCahon"

This year we contacted Mrs. McCahon to ask her permission to share her letter, and she told us that she would definitely come back to enjoy Maryland Day activities again this year. Thank you, Mrs. McCahon!