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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February is a prime time to visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. Our vibrant art scene thrives during winter with musical, theatrical, and dance performances. Anne Arundel County offers award-winning Black History & Heritage programming from the shores of the Chesapeake to the heart of the Arundel…
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June, it ushers in excitement like no other. School is out, the weather is warm, and in the heart of Maryland our minds turn to crab feasts, water activities, and festival season. Here's a recap of what's going on this June in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. For the FULL event calendar, hit this…
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The Navy Midshipmen and the Air Force Falcons are at it again. Come September 11th, the football saga will continue and this year- the Midshipmen will have the home field advantage. Touchdowns and bragging rights aside, this matchup is not only about the rivalry. This game will also commemorate…
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Wild Kid Acres could be the most unique farm/petting zoo you will ever find and it’s located just outside of Annapolis on the Mayo peninsula in Edgewater. Most of the rescued animals roam together freely. You'll find chickens, turkeys, goats, horses, pigs, cows, and alpacas on this quaint…
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Ahhh, dorm life. Did you ever really live the college life if you didn't use an iron to cook up a grilled cheese? Do you secretly reminisce about all those amazing friendships, parties and all-nighters? Well, the new bar and restaurant at the Graduate Annapolis Hotel does just that, but in…
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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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May Day in Annapolis is one of the most beautiful days of the year. It is a tradition that has been a part of our lovely town, hosted by The Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne for 68 years! Growing up in downtown Annapolis, I have been participating in the event for many of those years. Every year…
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The austere buildings of the U.S. Naval Academy’s campus convey the order and authority one might naturally associate with a military complex. As our Nation’s naval power continued to grow, the Yard—as USNA’s campus is known—was going direct the other way, with the 1895 annual report declaring the…
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An aerial shot of St. John's College, the 3rd oldest college in the country. The College of William & Mary was established in 1693 while Harvard was charted in 1650. Photo courtesy of St. John's College. Step onto the St. John’s College (SJC) campus during fall in a normal year, and the grounds…
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