The University of Maryland was founded in 1856. It has a total enrollment of some thirty six thousand students each year. The university is the largest in the state. Because of its location, the university has formed some strong research partnerships with the Federal government. In a recent "Great Expectations" campaign, the university managed to raise more than six hundred million dollars in private donations. The sports teams are called the Terrapins and mascot of the university is the diamondback terrapin named Testudo - latin for "protective shell". Red and white are used for most the teams colors with the slogan "Fear the Turtle" used quite commonly. Show your support for this excellent institution by investing these top quality picnic and BBQ items.