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Maynard Burgess House circa 2021
History

The Maynard-Burgess House and the History of Free African Americans in Annapolis

By Jane Green
A view across the water in Deale Maryland
Art

Drawn to Deale at SOCO Art Labs

By Egypt English

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Comacell in front of the Carr's Beach mural at MC3

Comacell “Cell Spitfire” Brown: A Visual Historian of Annapolis Black Culture

Refind Antiques a small art and antique store in Galesville.

Current Scoop on the Vintage Loop

An overlook at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary.

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, a World Away

Medieval Times castle in Arundel Mills.
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Medieval Times at Arundel Mills

Riotous revelry, a tournament of champions and a feast fit for a Queen! This is what awaits you at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Arundel Mills. Have you often wondered what happens behind the castle walls of a Medieval Times performance? Annapolis Discovered was recently welcomed

A view from the Liberté into the Annapolis Harbor.
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The Schooner, Liberté

The Schooner, Liberté The Liberté is a three-masted schooner built exclusively for Captain Chris Tietje for his sailing and chartering business. Liberté is French for 'freedom of thought and belief' and that is exactly how you feel when sailing on this schooner. With the...

Boats and oyster dredging tools at the Annapolis Maritime Museum
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Welcome Back to The Annapolis Maritime Museum!

The Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) is now open to visitors with their new exhibit, Our Changing Waterfront . Bringing together technology and a visual history of the Bay through gallery exhibits, hands on learning and an impressive chronological timeline- the new permanent exhibit was well worth

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4 Crab Houses Not to Miss this Summer

Comacell Brown mural mockup

The 'Walking Man's' Mural; a Tribute to Carlester Smith

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History of Unique Spring Traditions in Annapolis

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The History Behind the Pusser's Rum Painkiller

Sunday Morning Brunch in Annapolis (2)

Sunday Morning Brunch in Annapolis

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Jonas Green Park: A Hidden Gem

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    Party Like the Pacas: Wine & Dine in the Garden

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    Dock Street along the waterfront in downtown Annapolis.
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    Medieval Times castle in Arundel Mills.
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    Medieval Times at Arundel Mills

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    Concierge Desk, Westin BWI

    A view from the Liberté into the Annapolis Harbor.
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    The Schooner, Liberté

    two chairs provide seating at Wrabyn Boutique
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    Spring Fashion from Local Boutiques

    Rob Hiaasen's book, Float Plan
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    Good News for Readers, the Annapolis Book Festival Is Back!

    Hanging plants galore hanging from the ceiling at Greenstreet Gardens.
    Lifestyle /

    Get Growing!

    A view across the water in Deale Maryland
    Art /

    Drawn to Deale at SOCO Art Labs

    tattoo art of a clipper ship and sea dragon
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    Red Octopus Tattoo

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    Kaleidoscope

    May Day Display outside Harvest Wood Grill + Tap in Annapolis, MD. Photo from Sue Steinbrook
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    The Beauty of May Day

    Comacell in front of the Carr's Beach mural at MC3
    Art /

    Comacell “Cell Spitfire” Brown: A Visual Historian of Annapolis Black Culture

    Students help pain the Carr's Beach Mural at MC3
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    A Vision Reimagined, The Maryland Cultural & Conference Center- MC3

    Maynard Burgess House circa 2021
    History /

    The Maynard-Burgess House and the History of Free African Americans in Annapolis

    Artist's rendering of the off-loading of a thoroughbred horse, Queen Mab, a gift from the King of England. She was brought to the colonies as a foundation horse for Maryland blood stock.
    History /

    From the Past and Into the Future: Horse Racing in Annapolis and Eastern Maryland

    A black and white photo by M. E. Warren dedicating the South River Dock circa 1970's
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    Historic London Town and Gardens Celebrates 50 Years with Anniversary Lecture Series

    May Beach Park view of picnic area and beach
    History /

    Mayo Beach Park

    134 Prince is a boutique hotel in Annapolis, MD
    History /

    134 Prince – Boutique Hotel with Historic Charm

    Boats and oyster dredging tools at the Annapolis Maritime Museum
    History /

    Welcome Back to The Annapolis Maritime Museum!

    Medieval Times castle in Arundel Mills.
    Lifestyle /

    Medieval Times at Arundel Mills

    A view from the Liberté into the Annapolis Harbor.
    Video /

    The Schooner, Liberté

    Boats and oyster dredging tools at the Annapolis Maritime Museum
    History /

    Welcome Back to The Annapolis Maritime Museum!

    Students help pain the Carr's Beach Mural at MC3
    Art /

    A Vision Reimagined, The Maryland Cultural & Conference Center- MC3

    An overlook at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary.
    Lifestyle /

    Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, a World Away

    Schooner Woodwind sits in the boat yard.
    Maritime /

    The Woodwinds, Sailing into Spring

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