This is the third POAP of the collection to try POAP minting on Instagram.

This is the second POAP of the collection to try POAP minting on Instagram.

This is the first POAP of the collection to try POAP minting on Instagram.

This POAP is to certify that the holder has visited Nike Missile Site. Message from the adventurer: Celebrate your connection to a piece of Cold War history with this POAP commemorating Nike Missile Site BA-79, where the Maryland Wing Civil Air Patrol headquarters is now located and preserving the site. Nike Missile Site BA-79 is a historic anti-aircraft missile site that was designed to protect the Baltimore/DC area from long-range, nuclear-armed Soviet bombers. The site began in 1954 with first-generation Ajax missiles arriving by 1956. Within a few years, longer-range, 2nd-generation Hercules missiles were added to the arsenal, eventually replacing the Ajax missiles. Hercules missiles were able to carry a much larger payload allowing them to be outfitted with a nuclear warhead. The site was originally operated by the regular U.S. Army, but the Maryland Army National Guard assumed operations of the Ajax battery when the Hercules arrived and, by the mid-60s, were in charge of the nuclear-tipped Hercules missiles. The site was only operational for 20 years before their mission became obsolete with Soviet ICBMs becoming the major nuclear threat to the United States. By owning this POAP, you're not only honoring the brave men and women who served at BA-79 but also those preserving a significant piece of American history.

This POAP is to certify that the holder has visited The William Paca House and Garden. Message from the adventurer: The William Paca House is a historic Georgian mansion built in the 1760s by William Paca, one of Maryland's four signers of the Declaration of Independence and the state's third governor. The house stands as a testament to the wealth and status of the colonial elite and offers a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped the nation. The house played a significant role in American history. It was here that Paca and his family welcomed George Washington, the first president of the United States, during his visit to Annapolis in 1789. The house also served as a gathering place for other important historical figures of the time.

The show was sponsored this week by Banana Gun - the telegram trading bot now on the Solana network. Click the POAP image after redemption to view the tutorial and sign up! // "Bunches" the Monkey - crocheted by Christina Alworden, photo by Alex Popovic // Rise Up! ✊🔥