Annapolis Convention (1774–1776)

Annapolis Convention

Assembly of Freemen
Type
Type
History
FoundedJune 22, 1774
DisbandedJanuary 28, 1776
Preceded byMaryland General Assembly (dissolved)
Succeeded byMaryland General Assembly (New constitution)
Leadership
Chair
Meeting place
Annapolis
Constitution
Declaration of the Association of the Freemen of Maryland

The Annapolis Convention was an Assembly of the Counties of Maryland that functioned as the colony's provincial government from 1774 to 1776 during the early days leading up to the American Revolution. After 1775, it was officially named the Assembly of Freemen.