Annapolis, Md. (Nov. 11, 2018) -- Historic Annapolis cordially invites you to celebrate the season in colonial style on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 3 - 6 p.m. Visit the William Paca House (186 Prince George St.) and Hogshead (43 Pinkney St.) for a variety of activities to observe the holidays with a touch of history. [...]
Walk across the creaking floors of the most haunted mansion in Annapolis after dark…if you dare. As the weather chills and dying leaves crunch under your feet, it’s time to experience a ghostly tour with Annapolis Tours by Watermark and Historic Annapolis. During the month of October, Watermark’s Historic Ghost Walk expands to Special Historic [...]
You cannot separate the history of Annapolis from the rich history of the African-American community who made up one-third of the city's population during the 19th century, and there is no better way to explore that history than taking a walking tour offered by Annapolis Tours by Watermark. Julie Brasch, Mistress Julie as she has been [...]
Annapolis Tours’ African American Heritage Tour Thurgood Marshall African American HeritageTwo hour walking tour of Annapolis’ historic district in honor of Black History Month Saturday, February 20 at 1 pm Watermark is proud to offer this tour – available year-round to groups – to the general public during this special month. Presented in partnership with [...]
As the summer heats up in Annapolis, so do the events. Cruises, new performances, free concerts, art events, and community-wide entertainment all happen around the city this week. Partake in Annapolis's great tradition of fun this week. Annapolis Entertainment This week marks the last one of Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre's 42nd Street. The performance centers [...]
Those in the academic, entertainment, and technology realms might posit that the end of the printed book is near. With all the advances in social media use in the classroom, technology use in the medical field, and the ability to carry thousands of "books" around in a one-pound tablet, it seems that the printed book [...]
Everyone takes pleasure in stories of redemption and triumph--consider all the superheroes and Marvel comic books we read as kids that tell the tales of down-trodden characters who discover a path that leads them to greatness. These tales are especially cherished when located close to home. This is the case with Wiley H. Bates, a [...]
These days, Maryland Avenue is cherished for a mix of things--shops, great bookstores, restaurants, and sightseeing the exquisitely designed old mansions there. Back in the late seventeen and eighteen hundreds, Maryland Avenue was not as grown-up and was mostly praised for its residences--many of which still stand today. It's because we presently celebrate all the [...]
Outdoor lights, parades, and community events in the heart of the city are integral to the holiday season. Just imagine this landscape: snow lightly covering the ground by night, families bundled up and anticipating something great, and the lights around downtown Annapolis illuminating the sidewalks. This wholesome landscape is realized with this year's Parade of [...]
This week in Annapolis is as enjoyable as the last. Try out the ghost tours, pub crawls, sails, or even participate in a long-standing neighborhood rivalry with Eastport's Tug of War! Annapolis Entertainment Do you feel the spirit of competition is lingering in the air? You should, as it's once again time for the Maritime [...]
