Morning

Established in 1845 when the War Department acquired Fort Severn, the U.S. Naval Academy features the Brigade of the Midshipmen, the Gallery of Ships, the Cathedral of the Navy, artifacts and personal memorabilia in the museum and the Crypt of John Paul Jones. Guided tour and trip to the Visitor Center takes approximately 2 hours.

Leave Annapolis by the “Naval Academy Bridge.” As you cross the bridge, stop at the World War II Memorial. This memorial honors the 6,454 Marylanders who died in World War II. The overlook offers an unparalleled view of the United States Naval Academy. Your visit should last approximately 30 minutes.

Lunch

Have lunch and pick up a few souvenirs at Arundel Mills, Maryland’s premier shopping experience.

Afternoon

Take a “peek behind the curtain” at the National Cryptological Museum at a once-secret world — the exploitation of enemy cryptology and the protection of American communications. The National Vigilance Park honors aerial reconnaissance crews who have died in the line of duty. Plan to spend at least 1 1/2 hours at the museum.

At the Historic Electronics Museum view breakthroughs in electronics technology with an emphasis on radar, countermeasures and communications. Visit the Educational Gallery, see the lunar TV camera that transmitted Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon and learn about World War II message encoders. Your visit will last approximately 1 hour.