Register today for summer classes at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis! Explore your artistic side in an arts class or workshop for adults or sign your child up for a fun-filled week with a summer arts camp. Visit www.MarylandHall.org to download the new catalog.
The state capital of Maryland, Annapolis has numerous Independence Day events scheduled on July 4th, 2011 for people of all ages and interests. Most events take place near the City Dock area, a popular destination along the Annapolis waterfront for boaters, bicyclists, sailors, and pedestrians. The City Dock is one of the best places to [...]
May is an important month for Annapolis Maryland and its visitors and residents. The main event in the Capital of Maryland is the graduation of midshipmen from Annapolis Naval Academy. Midshipmen, as the Academy's students are called, participate in a variety of traditions and functions during the USNA Commissioning Week or USNA "June Week." This [...]
Annapolis Waterfront One of the most historic cities in the country is Annapolis Maryland. Annapolis, which was established in 1696, is the capital of the state. It is a vivacious city located on the Chesapeake Bay that is rich with history and colonial charm. It is a city full of mouth-watering cuisine, luxurious accommodations, and [...]
By Beth Rubin For more than 375 years African-Americans have played a significant role in Annapolis history—as farmers, merchants, soldiers, activists and politicians. During Black History Month—and beyond—opt for one or more opportunities to expand your knowledge and appreciation of the African-American experience in Annapolis. African-American Annapolis Take a self-guided audio tour (map included) of [...]
Head to Annapolis, MD for the best shopping in the area. Finding things to do in Annapolis, Maryland is an enjoyable quest for both visitors to the area and local residents. Renowned for its beautiful location on the Chesapeake Bay and its proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Annapolis provides ample attractions from nautical and [...]
Whether you’re looking for some of the area’s freshest ingredients to take home with you, or want a mouth-watering snack for munching as you stroll around Annapolis, the area’s farmers markets are a great destination. Check these out. Pennsylvania Dutch Farm Market, Thursday and Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 8:30am 3pm. Open year-round. Annapolis Harbour Center, 2472 [...]
In an area known for boating—Annapolis is, after all, the Sailing Capital—jousting is Maryland’s official state sport. Who’d a thunk it? While the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association has been promoting the world’s oldest equestrian sport here since 1950, jousting has been a Maryland fixture since the early settlers arrived in St. Mary’s County in the [...]
Downtown Annapolis, Maryland is known for its many visitor-friendly attractions. Its streets were first made famous by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson who established the city as the capital of the United States hundreds of years ago. Today, Downtown Annapolis is famous for other reasons. Although it's no longer the US capital, it is the [...]
No plans yet for New Year's Eve? Join us for First Night Annapolis! There's family-friendly entertainment beginning this afternoon, an early-bird fireworks display for those who want to be tucked in before midnight, partying on the Dock, and a midnight fireworks spectacular. Kick off the New Year in style! From your friends at Annapolis.com, best [...]