Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral - 1938 Match Race (Pimlico Special). Courtesy of the Vintage North American Horse Racing YouTube Channel. Historically, Maryland, particularly the Annapolis area, has participated in many firsts. The city was once the capital of our young nation during the…
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The first visitors to Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater, Maryland, signed the fresh new registry book on April 15, 1971. At that time, the gardens were still being developed, and the c.1760 William Brown House had not yet finished its restoration work. However, the site still offered…
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Mayo Beach Park is named for Commodore Isaac Mayo who was born in 1794. Image courtesy of the author. Owned and operated by Anne Arundel County, Mayo Beach Park is a 22-acre multi-use recreational facility sitting at the mouth of the South River and Chesapeake Bay. It’s located at the end of…
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The façade of the freshly minted luxury boutique hotel 134 Prince announces with certainty that guests are in for unparalleled indulgence. Opened in March 2021, the exclusive 5-suite hotel has already become a top choice among visitors to the area, setting the gold standard for hotel…
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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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In one of the surest signs that spring has sprung, professional baseball is back. Even better, rising temperatures and rising vaccine numbers mean that fans can again enjoy it in person by visiting one of the very many ballparks in the region – from Nationals Stadium in D.C. or Camden Yards in…
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Annapolis by Candlelight is one of my favorite events of the year. Typically held over a weekend in November, this self-guided stroll run by Historic Annapolis invites you into privately-owned historic homes in the downtown area, over the course of two evenings. Docents are on hand to shed light…
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“Our goal is to service hardworking men and women with quality footwear,” said Kevin Campbell, store manager. Overlook Boots is a local family-owned boot retailer. It’s owned by the grandniece of Ron Snyder, owner of the property, which includes a separate building leased to Return to Oz, a…
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When the best and brightest of America's youth enter military service, each recognizes the dedication and risks involved. When the US Naval Academy gives these brilliant men and women, like Midshipman 1 st Class Sydney Barber, roles that will prepare them for command, we can rest assured that our…
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This month, the nation celebrates “Read Across America,” a national initiative begun in 1998 by the National Education Association to encourage young readers to find the joy in reading! 2021 also happens to be the centennial of our beloved library system, the Anne Arundel County Public Library…
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