January is a time for resolutions, a fresh start, learning something new and, oftentimes, connecting deeper with ourselves. The engaging lectures and history events happening in our area this month are sure to help you meet those goals in this New Year: “Laurence Hurst Anniversary Show” and “Songs…
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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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In the next installment of this eight-part series, I want to talk about the historic residences sprinkled around Anne Arundel County. The vast differences between them is an excellent indicator of just how historically and culturally RICH this area is! Ranging from the seventeenth to the nineteenth…
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Yes, holiday parties are fun – but there comes a time when the last appetizer is consumed and the last carol is sung – a time when you find yourself wondering if nourishing the intellect might be a better choice. When the New Year rings in, why not bundle up and venture out to listen and learn at a…
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The holidays are in full swing in Annapolis and so have the special events. All around our state capital, there are various spectacles and storefronts that are worthy of your attention during December. We know about the fantastic deals for Midnight Madness and cruising through Lights on The Bay at…
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With the countdown to Christmas officially on, we found a variety of fun things to do that take in the lights of the season, draw us back in time and celebrate the history of holiday traditions...with a Rock & Roll icon thrown into the mix just for fun! Make this year a historic holiday season…
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A former site of a colonial seaport founded on the South River in 1683, Historic London Town and Gardens is now a 23-acre park that features an abundance of history, archaeology, and horticulture. Owned by Anne Arundel County and managed by the London Town Foundation, I had the pleasure of…
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James Brice would be pleased. The Annapolis native and colonial-era leader died in 1801, but these days he just might be smiling down on Historic Annapolis’ renovations to the famed James Brice House. In 1767, the twenty-year-old James Brice was flush with cash and endowed with two inherited empty…
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Annapolis, Maryland is filled with charm, intrigue, secrets, and stories that span 400 years. But did you know that Anne Arundel county is filled with just as much history? There are forty-eight historic markers scattered throughout Anne Arundel county, and you’re bound to spot one or two if you…
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Annapolis is, by United States standards, a very “olde towne.” It was founded in 1650 before becoming the state capital in 1695. Along the way, many human beings including dock workers and politicians, business owners and craftsmen, immigrants and artisans, have all altered and added to this city’s…
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