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Blue Angels, Highlight of Commissioning Week

2025 Dates have been released; plan your Annapolis getaway today! Who's ready for a thrill, and a patriotic one at that? The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration highlights the Naval Academy's Commissioning Week festivities. This year, the Blue Angels return to Annapolis skies with a roar on…

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History of Unique Spring Traditions in Annapolis

Certain well-known traditions declare the arrival of spring in Annapolis. Here’s a snapshot of several of these one-of-a-kind events that contribute to the reputation of our town as a unique destination. Oyster Roast and Spring Sock Burning Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning. Photo…

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Visit the Maryland WWII Memorial in Annapolis

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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Meet Sydney Barber, Midshipman Brigade Commander, USNA

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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St. John's College, Annapolis

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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An Early History of Navy Football

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, courtesy of Visit Annapolis. The US Naval Academy’s storied football team makes Annapolis a destination for big-time college sports. Normally, fans flock to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and then on to Annapolis’s many Navy-friendly bars and restaurants…

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