203434 Resource 127303 130933 130933 1210356197045 1210356665636 Controlled History and Heritage in Annapolis

Maryland's Capital is a great destination

Looking for a place to go with the family that has something for every age and interest? It's hard to beat a visit to <city /><place />Annapolis</place /></city />, especially now that the nice weather is here.Start by strolling along the waterfront or sit at City Dock and imagine what the city might have been during the 1700s when <city /><place />Annapolis</place /></city /> was a busy <place />Chesapeake Bay</place /> port trading with the world. As the first capital of the <country-region /><place />United States</place /></country-region />, <city /><place />Annapolis</place /></city /> boasts the oldest capitol building in the nation. Steeped in history and tradition, the city is also home to the U. S. Naval Academy. <city /><place />Annapolis</place /></city /> is <country-region /><place />America</place /></country-region />'s Sailing Capital and hosts sail and powerboat shows every year that draw visitors from around the world.Of course there are wonderful shops and plenty of places for good seafood in <city /><place />Annapolis</place /></city />, so bring your appetite as well as your enthusiasm when you visit this historic city. Start with these resources, and then plan a day or weekend in beautiful <city /><place />Annapolis</place /></city />.<a href="http://www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org/">Annapolis Maritime Museum</a> Preserving and teaching 400 years of maritime history. Current exhibit: " The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Experience," gift shop. Thomas Point Lighthouse tours available mid-summer. Open Sat & Sun Call for hours. Group tours by appointment.<a href="http://www.bdmuseum.com/">Banneker-Douglass Museum</a> <placetype />Museum</placetype /> of African American history and culture, changing exhibits, lectures, films, tours and educational programs. Open Tue-Fri., <time hour="10" minute="0" />10a.m. - 3 p.m.</time />; Sat, <time hour="12" minute="0" />noon</time /> - <time hour="16" minute="0" />4p.m.</time /><a href="http://www.charlescarrollhouse.com/">Charles Carroll House of Annapolis</a> Home of Charles Carroll, the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence and one of the wealthiest men in colonial <country-region /><place />America</place /></country-region />. Partially restored House, 18th century terraced gardens overlooking Spa Creek. Open Fri. and Sun, <time hour="12" minute="0" />12-4p.m.</time />; Sat. <time hour="10" minute="0" />10-2p.m.</time /> or by appointment. Fee<a href="http://www.discover-annapolis.com/">Discover Annapolis Tours</a> One-hour air-conditioned trolley tours depart from the <place /><placename />Visitors</placename /> <placetype />Center</placetype /></place />, 26 West Street, April - November, and most weekends December - March, to explore waterfront neighborhoods, U.S. Naval Academy (exterior), colonial history and surprises!<a href="http://www.annapolis.org/">Historic Annapolis Foundation</a> Offering two self-guided walking tours, "Historic Annapolis Walk with Walter Cronkite" and the "African American Heritage Walking Tour." available at the Historic Annapolis Foundation Museum Store<a href="http://www.kintehaley.org/">Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation</a> The Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation supports development initiatives for the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial located at the City Dock in <city /><place />Annapolis</place /></city />. The Foundation encourages greater study and awareness of African American culture, history, and genealogy and supports the research of family heritage among Americans of all ethnic origins.After you've visited <city /><place />Annapolis</place /></city /> and fallen in love with the history and heritage, we can help you find a home that will keep you close to this city with so much to offer. The<a href="http://www.marylandhomehunter.com/"> "Special" Ed Haraway Team</a> has earned the title of "The Realtors Who Treat You Special!" 10 application/xml false Annapolis heritage history Maryland Naval Academy Sailing Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 psilloway 69.255.123.133 false true false false true 205837 false false true false false false true 127303 blog blogsite/MarylandHomeHunter/web