A glimpse of the rear entrance to Hammond-Harwood House and it's gardens. Photo courtesy of Hammond-Harwood House. To be sure, early Americans in previous centuries weren’t shopping online or pinning their favorite interiors and furnishings to their Pinterest boards. And of course, back in the time…
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The William Brown House c. 1760 was built as an upscale tavern at Historic London Town and Gardens. Photo courtesy of the author. In this time of uncertainty are you searching for safe and interesting outdoor spaces for the entire family? Do you enjoy beautiful gardens, exploring historic…
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Harriett Tubman was not only a fearless abolitionist, but she was also a suffragette. Photo courtesy of Visit Annapolis. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19 th Amendment, giving women the right to vote; Annapolis Tours by Watermark created a tour to highlight these…
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National Archives Photograph 26-LG-25-54; photo by Major Jared Smith, 18 August 1885. While the Annapolis area is known for its loyal ties to the Navy, there is also a strong connection to the U.S. Coast Guard and the Screwpile lighthouse that sits just off the city's shore. The Thomas Point Shoal…
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William Paca House & Garden (186 Prince George St.). Photo courtesy of Historic Annapolis. Annapolitans have been through a lot in our 350-plus year history, but we’ve never been through anything quite like COVID-19. Nor, had Historic Annapolis. The organization was founded in 1952 as a way to…
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Annapolis, Maryland, USA downtown view over Main Street with the State House. Photos courtesy of Watermark, Explore the Heart of Annapolis and TripAdvisor. Nothing says Summer in Annapolis like going outdoors and taking in its historical charm or spending time by the beautiful waters of the…
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View of the Rainbow Dinghy Dock looking out onto the Chesapeake Bay. Photo courtesy of the author. Back in 1959, Annapolis resident and sailor, Jerry Wood was in the toy business. But, he realized there were no facilities available in the area for the rental of boats, he opened Annapolis Boat…
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Proudly docked at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, Wilma Lee is one of 22 remaining active skipjacks in Maryland. Currently, she is the only one located in Annapolis, since returning to the Chesapeake Bay from Ocracoke, NC when the Museum purchased the sailing vessel in 2018. Photo courtesy of Jay…
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Robert Clark has been a “glass-half-full” type of leader ever since he took over the reins in 2012 of Historic Annapolis, Inc. (HA). After double-timing its resources—namely, staff, volunteers, members, donors, and corporate partners and sponsors—the organization is now officially implementing its…
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History buffs will be delighted to know that Anne Arundel County is home to more than 100 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s likely that on the way to the BWI Airport you have noticed the Benson-Hammond House, a stately white structure with a red tin roof located…
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