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Annapolis is Maryland’s capitol. It is one of the
oldest cities in the country, having been founded by puritans in 1649,
and has one of the most distinguished histories of any American city.
Annapolis was home to 4 signers of the declaration of independence and
its state capital building is the oldest in the country still in continuous
legislative use. Annapolis is also the sailing capitol of the United
States, with 2,500 craft docked in its harbor. Annapolis is also famous
for being the home of the U.S. Naval Academy.
There are many ways to experience the rich history of Annapolis Maryland.
Historic Annapolis Carriage Tours and the 3 Century Waling Tour will
take visitors to many interesting sites and show off the city’s
well preserved 17th and 18th century colonial architecture. The Paca
House & Garden Tour showcases the restored mansion and grounds of
William Paca, the revolutionary Governor of Maryland and a signer of
the Declaration of Independence. Watermark cruises tour the historic
waterfront by boat on the 74-ft. schooner Woodwind, and for a little
extra guests can spend the night on her too.
Annapolis Maryland has always had an important
African-American heritage, and visitors can explore it at the Banneker-Douglass
Museum. Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy should
try to catch the noon formation, when 4,000 midshipmen/women go on parade
around the plaza.
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