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 on shore brick tower constructed in 1858 that was situated in a poor location. Sandy Point Shoal Light has a wooden caisson foundation supporting a round 35-foot-diameter cement-filled cast-iron cylinder on which a 2 1/2-story octagonal brick structure rests. The structure is 24 by 24 feet with truncated corners giving it an octagonal shape. Although not originally painted, the brick portion of the structure is now painted red.
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 National Guard. A/1/70 was the first National Guard unit to operate with the Nike Hercules missile. The site was closed in 1968. The launch area is now controlled by the Navy. The sign at the gate says “Naval Sea Systems Command” “Naval Surface Warfare Center” “Nike Site”. The IFC is now the area head quarters for the Army Reserve. The radar towers are all gone but many of the buildings still remain. The IFC still has a nice military look to it since the Army is still using it.
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…
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 associated with the Goshen Farm.
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.
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 in advancing the theory and practice of sea power – Ex Scientia Tridens: from knowledge, sea power.
The Maryland Renaissance Festival has been delighting visitors since 1977, with its recreation of a 16th century English village called Revel Grove. The walled village is set on a beautiful 125-acre wooded site with 85 acres of free parking, and includes a Jousting Arena, eight large stages, five pubs, and lots of games, food and craft booths.
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.
