Celebrate the brave women of the United States Naval Academy this International Women's Day! Elizabeth Anne (Belzer) Rowe was the first female to graduate from the United States Naval Academy. Photo courtesy of THEFEMALESOLDIER.COM There's a well-known and oft-altered saying about the famed…
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Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Black History, Heritage & Culture in Anne Arundel County On August 28, 1963, 500 residents of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County boarded buses to attend the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Little did they know they were about to join 250,000…
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Anne Arundel County has at least eight traditional Irish pubs, an Irish Traditions store on Main Street, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade is the biggest parade of the year. Irish pubs seem to be an Annapolitan staple, but as a Georgia transplant myself, I couldn't help but question the seemingly…
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**Note: This article was updated on December 21, 2022 Whether past or in the making, Annapolis is a showcase of history. From its prominent placement along the Eastern Barbary Coast of North America to its rich colonial history and beautiful curation of colorful homes and cobblestone streets…
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In December 1649, the first European settlers supplanted the Susquehannocks and formed a new settlement north of the Severn River. They named it Providence. Now almost 375 years later, Anne Arundel County encompasses 376,000 acres and sits at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, enticing visitors from…
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Once again, the Maritime Republic of Eastport has declared war on the City of Annapolis, its colonial overlord on the “mainland.” The just-for-fun annual smackdown continues this year on Saturday, November 5th, when the two villages work out their differences in an annual Tug of War billed as the…
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Join us for the 32nd Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 10 am - 7 pm. The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival is a celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of the African Diaspora. Here are the top seven reasons to join the festivities…
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Sitting on a hill overlooking the Severn River is the Maryland WWII Memorial. Dedicated in 1998, this dramatic memorial pays tribute to Maryland’s men and women who gave their lives during World War II. A visitor at the WWII Memorial. Image courtesy of Drawn to the Image. Designed by…
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The State of Maryland cordially invites one and all to celebrate her 388th birthday at a weekend-long party called Maryland Day, held this year from March 25-27, 2022. That’s right, Maryland Day is back this year with over 60 in-person and virtual events within Anne Arundel County that celebrate…
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A bronze statue of General George Washington in the Old Senate Chamber, commemorating the resignation of his commission to command the Continental Army. Image courtesy of Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. As any student and teacher eager for a mid-winter break can tell you, Presidents Day is…
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