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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If you have ever walked in Downtown Annapolis, there is a good chance you passed the Government House. Situated in the center of historic Annapolis, adjacent to the State House, is Government House, the official residence of the governor of Maryland. Currently living in the home are Governor Larry…
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March 25th marks Maryland’s birthday, the day we celebrate the first European settlers in the colony. The original settlers arrived at St. Clement’s Island on March 25, 1634 aboard two boats, the Ark and the Dove . Gifted by the King to the Calvert family, the colony was named “Mary-Land” after the…
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Finding enjoyable activities for your kids, your spouse, and your friends can take you all over town! Skip the headaches, GPS malfunctions, and parking by staying local with Historic London Town and Gardens. Here are three educational and flat out fun activities going on in March at London Town:…
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What better way to conclude Black History Month than highlighting one of the most prominent African American businessman and community leader in Annapolis: Wiley H. Bates. Born into slavery in North Carolina, Wiley H. Bates achieved his freedom through education, hard work, and dedication. He made…
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A relic of the Maryland Oyster Wars, the Oyster Wars Cannon is a true treasure of Maryland’s history. It is a 150-year old cannon that was used by Maryland State officers to fight oyster poaching in Maryland waters in the late 1800s. The actual cannon is now on display at the Annapolis Maritime…
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Maryland is rich with history and has played home to a host of defining moments for our country. Annapolis is no different; you can find bits of history on almost every block. Maryland has been the setting for groundbreaking abolitionists and heroes of the Underground Railroad, to artists and…
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It would be easy to make this house a home. It’s huge, it’s gorgeous, it has stunning curb appeal, and it’s furnished with beautiful artwork and furniture. I know, you’d love to live in a house like this. Who wouldn’t? Maybe you can, but there’s just one little snag. This house isn’t available…
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Annapolis is no stranger to war - both domestic and abroad - and throughout the later part of the eighteenth century, Anne Arundel County played an integral part in the fight for freedom from the British Empire. George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, Rochambeau, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson…
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Annapolis truly has it all; a rich history, an abundance of activities, undeniable charm, and a wealth of cultural entertainment. For 300 years, this small seaport has been welcoming visitors from around the world. Annapolis theaters were just one of many draws to outsiders. In its earliest days…
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