Last week at 110 Prince George Street, I looked at the brick facades with black window trim, stately doors, and ornate iron railings, and felt excited to re-enter Gibson’s Lodgings again after so long. More than 26 years ago, my husband and I had chosen to spend our wedding night at this downtown…
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Visiting used bookshops - what a dreamy assignment for a former librarian, lifetime avid reader (who learned by example from her mother), blogger, writer, and book club member. Perhaps you may be inspired by the descriptions of these unique local businesses that buy and sell second-hand books. Back…
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The Maryland State Archives building is not easily noticed on Rowe Boulevard. It’s setback from the road with a low profile behind a stand of trees. Inside, Maryland’s historical records since 1634 are maintained with organized precision. Image courtesy of the author This accumulation of hundreds…
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Please be advised that uninvited guests may show up for special events at the Rising Sun Inn. It has happened before. Board of Directors officers, Mary Fisher and Susan Giddings revealed that occasionally, Abigale or Randolph, resident ghosts have made their presence known by the sounds of…
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Photo courtesy of Ibbi Schwartz The Writing Intensive at St. John’s College on June 8th was like feasting at an abundant buffet. The table provided a variety of inspiring workshop presenters, books for sale and swap, new and old friends, professionals to question, food and drink, and a memorable…
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Attention fans of DIY projects! AR Workshop Annapolis is celebrating its move to a brand new location - 15 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater - with a Grand Opening party slated for Thursday, May 23 from 5-8pm. If you are not familiar with this fun and creative company, this is the perfect time to learn…
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Image courtesy of shopmarylandavenue.com Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 28th 10am-5pm to save the date for the annual Earth Day & Spring Festival in one of the most quaint streets in Annapolis. Festivities will be located between State Circle and the Naval Academy gate, taking place primarily…
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For a couple from Kentucky, the Banneker-Douglass Museum (84 Franklin St., Annapolis) was the perfect venue for their wedding. It was held in the portion of the museum that had been the sanctuary of the Mount Moriah AME Church constructed in 1875 and remodeled in 1896. For the ceremony, the historic…
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“Where are we going?” asked our grandchildren as they entered the Chesapeake Children’s Museum (25 Silopanna Rd., Annapolis) not knowing what to expect. but they looked around, the smiles on their faces reflected interest and curiosity. In every direction there were toys, building materials, and a…
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Are you a fan of Artisan bread – that warm, crusty bread of a particular shape? It can be round or oblong, skinny and long, small triangles or even squares. Artisan bread is less about the actual bread and more about the individual who is skilled in the techniques of baking it. Next time your plans…
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