By admin on September 2, 2010
The Historical Marker Database is an illustrated searchable online catalog of historical information viewed through the filter of roadside and other permanent outdoor markers, monuments, and plaques. It contains photographs, inscription transcriptions, marker locations, maps, additional information and commentary, and links to more information. Anyone can add new markers to the database and update existing [...]
Posted in History
By admin on August 21, 2010
The Arnold Preservation Council is uniting the people of Arnold to enhance our character as a desirable community that preserves its rural heritage and healthy environment by advocating responsible growth, linked neighborhoods, local small businesses, and our excellent schools.
Posted in Community Groups, History
By admin on August 19, 2010
Built in 1830s, Pleasant Plains Farm was the Designers Show House in September, 2000. The owners, Philip and Sue Dodds continue repairing and rebuilding the main house and the surrounding buildings and grounds on this wonderful 150 acre farm near Annapolis Maryland. The web site chronicles the ongoing restoration.
Posted in History
By admin on June 26, 2010
Archaeology in Annapolis is a partnership between the Department of Anthropology at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Historic Annapolis Foundation. Begun in 1981, the Archaeology in Annapolis project has been concerned with promoting better understandings of Annapolis’ diverse past through the interpretation of material culture.
Posted in Annapolis, History Tagged Annapolis, anthropology, archaeology, department of anthropology, History, university of maryland college park
By admin on April 16, 2010
Historic London Town and Gardens is a twenty-three acre park located on the South River in Edgewater, Maryland. The park is owned by Anne Arundel County and managed by the London Town Foundation, a non-profit foundation. London Town has within its boundaries part of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth century town of London, which [...]
Posted in History, Parks Tagged anne arundel county, archaeologists, eighteenth century, london town
By admin on April 2, 2010
15 billion years ago, in a great flaring-forth, the story of our Universe began unfolding. About 12,000 years ago, with the melting of glacial ice, the story of the Mid-Atlantic coastal riverlands and culture emerged. Join us in re-envisioning — with story, song and art — the on-going wonder of The Chesapeake Story…
Posted in Arts, Chesapeake Bay, History, Water
By admin on February 26, 2010
The Banneker-Douglass Museum, named for Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African American heritage, and serves as the state’s official repository of African American material culture. The museum annually sponsors and hosts a variety of preservation, arts, and cultural lectures, workshops, performances, and other programs.
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, History
By admin on February 12, 2010
Celebrating three generations and an urban cultural landscape that spans over 300 years, the Carroll House is a restoration-in-progress. This national historic landmark bears great historical significance to the state of Maryland and America as the home of Charles Carroll the Settler, first Attorney General of Maryland who settled here in 1706, his son, Charles [...]
Posted in Annapolis, History Tagged Annapolis, national historic landmark
By admin on January 14, 2010
The Maryland Historical Trust was formed in 1961 to assist the people of Maryland in identifying, studying, evaluating, preserving, protecting, and interpreting the state’s significant prehistoric and historic districts, sites, structures, cultural landscapes, heritage areas, cultural objects, and artifacts, as well as less tangible human and community traditions. The Trust is the principal operating unit [...]
Posted in Government, History, Maryland
By admin on August 25, 2009
The Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period. The house was designed by the architect William Buckland in 1773-74 for wealthy farmer Matthias Hammond. The museum is open to the public for guided tours. Special activities which focus on colonial history, art and [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, History Tagged architecture
By admin on May 25, 2009
Maryland’s World War II Memorial is unique. Visitors will walk through history when visiting the four-sided open-air amphitheater surrounded by a 100-foot diameter ring of 48 pillars, that represent the 48 states at the time of the war. Etched in granite are the names of 6,454 Marylanders who lost their lives, providing a lasting tribute [...]
Posted in History
By admin on January 1, 2009
My River Speaks: The History and Lore of the Magothy River is the first and only book detailing the history of the Magothy River. It reflects anecdotal and archival research on the history, geography, and lore of the Magothy. The once “forgotten river” of the Chesapeake now speaks. The author, Marianne Taylor, has lived along [...]
Posted in Chesapeake Bay, History, Water Tagged Magothy
By admin on June 29, 2008
Steeplechasing has a long history in Maryland. Steeplechase races rose from competition between various fox hunting clubs. Steeplechasing has not changed much since those early days. The races are still run on fine, warm Spring days over similar courses with an audience of horse-lovers and race fans alike. Maryland Steeplechasing’s goal is to provide you [...]
Posted in History, Sports Tagged horses, hunting, races, Steeplechasing
By admin on December 30, 2007
In 1883 the Sandy Point Shoal caisson with a 37-foot Empire-style eight-sided, red brick tower with a white roof and black lantern housing a 4th order Fresnel lens was built. This caisson replaced an earlier Sandy Point Light that had been built on land where Sandy Point State Park is located now. It was an [...]
Posted in Chesapeake Bay, History, Water Tagged Chesapeake Bay, History, lighthouse
By admin on December 27, 2007
The W-26 site was opened in 1955. It was upgraded to the Nike Hercules missile in 1961. The site was manned by Battery A, 36th Anti Aircraft Missile Battalion which was replaced by Battery A, 1st Missile Battalion, 562nd Artillery. This unit was then replaced by Battery A, 1st Missile Battalion, 70 Artillery; Maryland Army [...]
Posted in History
By admin on December 8, 2007
The primary purpose of the Goshen Farm Preservation Society is to safeguard and restore the Goshen Farm and its surrounding property for furture generations of residents of the Broadneck Peninsula and Anne Arundel County. The Society also intends to identify, protect and facilitate the study, preservation and communication of knowledge regarding other historically significant sites [...]
Posted in History Tagged farm, History, preservation, trails
By admin on December 1, 2007
The Banneker-Douglass Museum, named for Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African American heritage and serves as the state’s official repository of African American material culture. The museum was dedicated on February 24, 1984. The original museum was housed within the former Mount Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church in the heart [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, History Tagged frederick douglass, museum
By admin on November 17, 2007
The U. S. Naval Academy Museum serves as an educational and inspirational resource for the Brigade of Midshipmen at the U. S. Naval Academy, other students of American naval history, and thousands of visitors each year. Through its collections and exhibits, the Museum contributes to the recognition of history as a basic source of knowledge [...]
Posted in Arts, Education, History Tagged art, naval history
By admin on November 16, 2007
The Maryland Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair located in Crownsville, Maryland. Set in a fictional 16th century English village named Revel Grove, the festival is spread over 25 acres and is the second largest renaissance festival in the United States. The festival usually runs from the third week of August to the third week [...]
Posted in Arts, Food, History Tagged autumn harvest, jousting, renaissance fair
By admin on November 16, 2007
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.
Posted in Annapolis, History, Resources Tagged maps
By admin on November 4, 2007
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 [...]
Posted in Annapolis, History, Maryland Tagged chesapeake bay bridge, four rivers, heritage areas, sandy point state park
By admin on November 4, 2007
The Maryland State Archives is the historical agency for Maryland and serves as the central depository for government records of permanent value. Records date from the founding of the colony in 1634 to the present. Included in the Archives’ holdings are colonial and state executive, legislative, and judicial records; county probate, land and court records; [...]
Posted in History, Maryland, Resources Tagged archives, court records, government records, judicial records, library, maps, newspapers, special collections
By admin on November 3, 2007
Government 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.
Posted in Annapolis, History, Maryland Tagged Annapolis, government house, governor of maryland, state house, tourism
By admin on November 2, 2007
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.
Posted in Annapolis, History Tagged Annapolis, walking tours, william paca house
