Category Archives: Annapolis

Archeology in Annapolis Web GIS

A new web tool developed by the University of Maryland called Preservation Search offers immediate access to interactive maps, photos and text of the Annapolis historic district. It provides far greater digital detail and comprehensiveness than in almost any other city.

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Quiet Waters Park

Image: Recreation and ParksNestled between the South River and Harness Creek, Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis offers a wide variety of family activities. Visitors can walk, jog, or bike on over 6 miles of paved trails winding through hardwood forests and past grassy fields, play at the large, multi-level children’s playground, enjoy the vistas of the South River Promenade and Scenic Overlook, or picnic among 340 acres of beautiful park land. Boating opportunities are available. The park’s Visitor Center includes formal gardens, art galleries, and public restrooms.


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The Annapolis Chorale

The Annapolis Chorale is a non-profit artistic organization dedicated to enhancing community life through performing and producing a wide variety of music. Now approaching its 35th anniversary, the Annapolis Chorale, which now also includes the Chamber Chorus, Chamber Orchestra and the Annapolis Youth Chorus, has attained a national reputation for excellence and innovation and remains dedicated to creating and presenting high-quality music.

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Four Rivers Heritage Area

Four Rivers, one of Maryland’s state heritage areas, is an established heritage tourism destination on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore. With Annapolis, Maryland’s historic capital city, as its “crown jewel,” the Four Rivers Heritage Area stretches from Sandy Point State Park at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, through southern Anne Arundel County, to Rose Haven at the Calvert County line. Framed by the Chesapeake Bay on the east and by Route 2/Solomons Island Road on the west, Four Rivers reflects Maryland’s rich historic, cultural, and natural legacy.

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Government House

photo of Government HouseGovernment House is the official residence of the governor of Maryland and his family. It is located in Annapolis, directly across the street from the historic Maryland State House. Government House is currently the home of Governor Martin O’Malley, his wife,  First Lady Catherine Curran O’Malley, and their children Grace, Tara, William, and Jack.

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Historic Annapolis Foundation

Historic Annapolis Foundation offers lively and authoritative walking tours of the historic downtown area…an immersion in the colonial experience at the William Paca House & Garden…special-interest group tours…and more.

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