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Annapolis Maritime Museum |
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Located in the historic McNasby Oyster Co. building, the last remaining oyster-packing plant in Annapolis, the Museum celebrates the area's rich maritime heritage with exhibits and programs for all ages, maritime concerts, seminars, and tours to the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. Unique acess to the Chesapeake Bay includes a world-class view, piers for crabbing and fishing, and a small beah to launch your own canoe or kayak.
Hours: Open Thursday-Sunday, noon-4:00 p.m. (Handicap accessible)
Tours: Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Tours
Parking: The Annapolis Maritime Museum is located at 723 Se
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Address:
723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403
Annapolis
Ph: 410-295-0104
info@amaritime.org
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Anne Arundel County Boat Ramps, Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
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Click on the website link for detailed access information about soft launch access points and boat ramps available to the public in Anne Arundel County. Click on a boat icon for complete information about the site, including directions, hours, parking information, and more.
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Address:
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis
Ph: 877-620-8DNR
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Anne Arundel County Cartop Boat Launch Sites |
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The following sites are canoe and kayak launch sites and/or fishing spots in Four Rivers Heritage Area:
Carrs Wharf
Location: 101 Carrs Wharf Rd., Mayo
Phone: 410-222-7317
Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Fishing
Waterway: Rhode River
Galesville Wharf
Location: 4847 Riverside Dr., Galesville
Phone: 410-222-7317
Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking
Waterway: West River
Homeport Farm Park (Future Site)
Location: Homeport Farms Dr., Annapolis
Phone: 410-222-7317
Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Hiking Trails
Waterway: Church Creek
Jonas Green Park
Location: 1990 Gov. Ritchie Hwy, Annapolis
Phone: 410-222-8820
Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Picnic Area, Fishing
Waterway: Severn River
Mayo Beach Park (Fee)
Location: 4150 Honeysuckle Dr., Mayo
Phone: 410-222-1978
Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Permits
Quiet Waters Park (Fee, closed Tuesdays)
Location: 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd., Annapolis
Phone: 410-222-1777
Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Picnic Area, Hiking Trails, Canoe/Kayak Rentals, Fishing, Telephones
Waterway: Harness Creek
Deale Wharf (Fishing only, no Put-in)
Location: 511 Deale Rd., Deale
Phone: 410-222-7317
Waterway: Rockhold Creek
Beverly-Triton Beach Park (Fishing only, no Put-in, Permit Required)
Location: 1399 Triton Beach Rd., Mayo
Phone: 410-222-1520
Waterway: Chesapeake Bay
Shady Side Wharf (Fishing only, no Put-in)
Location: 4805-B Woods Wharf Rd., Shady Side
Phone: 410-222-7317
Waterway; Parish Creek
Thomas Point Park (Fishing only, no Put-in, Permit Required)
Location: 3890 Thomas Point Rd., Annapolis
Phone: 410-222-1777
Waterway: Chesapeake Bay
Fees: Varies, call for information
Parking: Varies, call for information
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Address:
Various locations in Anne Arundel County
Ph: 410-222-7317
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Captain Avery Museum |
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National Register site, a restored waterman's home that introduces visitors to the life of Chesapeake Bay watermen in the 1860s, together with later history of the site and the community.
Hours: Apr. - Dec.: Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Tours: Contact Vicki Petersen, Director, for an appointment at (410) 867-4486.
Fees: Free; Fee for some programs, including school programs
Gift Shop: Yes
Parking: Free and Handicapped spaces available
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Address:
1418 East West Shady Side Road
Shady Side
Ph: 410-867-4486 (Please leave a message)
averyhouse1@verizon.net
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Captain John Smith National Historic Water Trail |
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Imagine a world of deep, ancient forests, strong, proud people and water teeming with life. Such was the Chesapeake that Captain John Smith and his fellow travelers encountered on their journeys through this goodly bay and its rivers. Follow in the wake of Smith's journeys on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, America's first national water trail. The historic routes cover approximately 3000 miles of the Bay and its tributaries, and they may be accessed from hundreds of points throughout Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Though the water trail is a work in progress, Captain John Smith's historic routes on the Chesapeake are known and can be followed in their entirety by those who have the time, the resources and the adventurous spirit to do so.
Hours: 24/7
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A
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Address:
Chesapeake Bay
N/A
Ph: (410) 267-5720
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation |
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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is a private nonprofit advocacy group for the entire 64,000 square mile Chesapeake Bay watershed, which includes parts of 6 states (MD, VA, DE, PA, WV, and NY). Its two major missions are resource protection and environmental education.
Hours: N/A
Tours: Guided tours by appointment only; fee
Parking: On-site parking
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Address:
6 Herndon Avenue
Annapolis
Ph: 410-268-8816
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Deale Area Historic Society |
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The Deale Area Historical Society is located in the historic Nutwell Schoolhouse, originally built in 1885. The Society collects and exhibits artifacts and information related to the history of Deale and its residents. The DAHS also houses a library and a collection related to African American heritage in Deale, both accessible to the public by appointment.
Hours: Apr. - Nov., Sundays 1 pm - 4 pm, and by appointment
Tours: Call for information
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: Free on site
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Address:
Historic Village at Herrington Harbour North 389 Deale Road, Tracys Landing
Tracys Landing
Ph: 410-867-4911
llnutwell@verizon.net
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Discovery Village |
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Discovery Village features a permanent exhibit of photographs by Marion E. Warren and a changing South County Gallery exhibit of local artists works, an ongoing oyster restoration project and a new launch area for kayaks and canoes.
Hours: Grounds Open Dawn to Dusk
Tours: See Website for scheduled events
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: Free on site
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Address:
4800 Atwell Road
Shady Side
Ph: 410-867-7737
crew@discoveryvillage.net
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Galesville Heritage Museum |
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The Galesville Heritage Society operates this vibrant local museum in the historic Carrie Weedon House, with exhibits depicting 350 years of this traditional watermen's village and surrounding communities. Artifacts of local agricultural and maritime heritage are on display, as well as videotaped oral histories, memorabilia, and photographs. The town is well worth a visit, with waterfront views, a marina filled with boats and local restaurants serving fresh seafood.
Hours: SEASONAL, April to -November: Sundays, 1-4 PM. Other times by appointment.
Tours: School/Group Tours: call Museum for more information
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: Yes
Parking: Yes
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Address:
988 Main Street
Galesville
Ph: 410-867-9499
N/A
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Galilean Fisherman Free School |
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The Methodist Order of Galilean Fisherman, a fraternal order established in Baltimore for the "moral and educational betterment of colored persons," acquired this building in 1868. At a time when the state did not provide public education for Annapolis blacks, the Order established a school for African American children that operated until about 1900. The building now serves as an apartment complex.
Hours: Private
Tours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
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Address:
91 East Street
Annapolis
Ph: N/A
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Historic London Town and Gardens |
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This outstanding historic site on the South River has been owned by Anne Arundel County since 1828. The site includes the archaeological remains of buildings that comprise the colonial-era "lost" town of London; a National Historic Landmark, the William Brown House, dating to circa 1760; an 8-acred woodland garden; a state-of-the-art archaeology laboratory; interpretation of the African American history of the site including an interactive website; and a new Visitor Center, which opened to the public in late 2007. The pavilion is available for rentals for celebrations and special events.
Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; Wed. Sat.: 10 a.m. 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon 4:00 p.m.
Tours: On the hour, last tour offered at 3 p.m. each day. No guided tours available January through March.
School/Group Tour Contact: Schools, email education@historiclondontown.org; Group Tours, email events@historiclondontown.org.
Fees: Fees vary depending on self-guided tours selected; adult/senior/child fees vary. Call for information
Gift Shop: No
Parking: Free parking on site
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Address:
839 Londontown Road
Edgewater
Ph: 410-222-1919
londontown@historiclondontown.org
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Quiet Waters Park |
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Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk, closed Tuesdays
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Address:
600 Quiet Waters Park Road
Annapolis
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Sandy Point State Park |
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This 786-acre park on the Chesapeake Bay offers a variety of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, windsurfing and birdwatching. The park's beaches and picnic areas provide unparalleled views of the Bay amd the Bay Bridge. A trails sign at the historic Sandy Point Farm in the park tells the story of more than 100 area slaves who joined the United States Colored Troops.
Hours: January 1-March 17 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (day use); boaters/fishermen 24-hour
March 18-October 29 6:00 a.m.-Sunset (day use); boaters/fishermen 24-hour
October 29-November 16 6:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (day use); boaters/fishermen, 24-hour
November 17-December 31 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fees: Up to $6 per person depending on seasonal rates
Gift Shop: No
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Address:
1100 East College Parkway
Annapolis
Ph: 410-974-2149
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Severn Riverkeeper, Fred Kelly |
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Chesapeake Rivers Assocation, Inc., Severn Riverkeeper Program - Protecting and Restoring the Severn River. The Severn Riverkeeper is committed to restoring the natural balance of the Severn and preserving the beauty that qualified it as a Maryland Scenic River.
Hours: N/A
Tours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A
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Address:
329 Riverview Trail
Annapolis
Ph: Hotline: 410-849-8540
riverkeeper@chesapeakerivers.org
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center |
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Located on the 18th-century Java Plantation, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is a scientific and education center. Numerous public programs are designed for individuals and families as well as for school and organized groups. A self-guided Java History Trail tour is available on site or online, and a new Canoe/Kayak Trail Guide is also available. Start at the Reed Education Center; pick up a self-registration form, with a day pass. Directions for filling out the form will be with the form itself. After completing the form the visitor must date the hang tag, which is valid for one day only. The pass must be displayed on the dashboard at all times while on campus.
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tours: School groups, contact Jane Holly, (443) 482-2216; Public groups, contact Karen McDonald, (301) 238-2737
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: On site, visitors must obtain parking pass (free)
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Address:
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater
Ph: 301-238-2737
mcdonaldk@serc.si.edu
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South Riverkeeper, Diana Muller |
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The South River Federation, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect, preserve, restore and celebrate the South River and its ecosystem. Behind this mission is growing movement to create a new mindset about the behavior and involvement of every individual who impacts the South River: how we live on the land affects the health of our waterways. The Federation is a growing, healthy, grass-roots nonprofit environmental organization with some 500 members and volunteers, four staff and a board of directors comprised of dedicated community leaders.
Hours: N/A
Tours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A
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Address:
2830 Solomons Island Road, Suite B
Edgewater
Ph: 410-224-3802
riverkeeperdiana@southriverfederation.net
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Thomas Point Shoal Light |
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One of the few remaining screwpile lighthouses on Chesapeake Bay, Thomas Point Shoal Light (TPSL) is the only one still standing watch on its original offshore station. This National Historic Landmark hexagonal frame lighthouse, 2 ½ stories high, sits on seven cast iron screwpiles at the mouth of the Bays South River, a few miles from historic downtown Annapolis. A familiar sight to Chesapeake Bay boaters for generations, Thomas Point Light is now in the hands of a partnership consisting of the City of Annapolis, the Annapolis Maritime Museum and the U.S. Lighthouse Societys Chesapeake Chapter. The Lighthouse has been restored and opened for limited escorted group visits from the Annapolis Maritime Museum during the summer months.
Hours: N/A
Tours: Limited tour schedule during the boating season, please see website.
Fees: Tours are $70.00 per person
Parking: N/A
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Address:
Chesapeake Bay, outside the mouth of the South River
Annapolis
Ph: 1-800-690-5080
info@thomaspointlighthouse.org
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U.S. Naval Academy - Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center |
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The United State Naval Academy was established in Annapolis in 1845 and since that time has trained many of the Navys most renowned Naval officers. Occupying 10 acres, this National Historic Landmark historic district is open to the public upon presentation of valid identification. The Academy's Visitor Center is located on King George Street inside Gate 1. Over a million visitors a year come to the academy, which is a National Historic Site. Popular spots include the Naval Academy Museum in Preble hall, the Navy Chapel, and the public areas of Bancroft Hall. Memorial Hall contains several rolls of honor, including lists of academy grads who were killed in action or who won the Medal of Honor. The Brigade of Midshipmen holds a lunchtime formation about 12:10 p.m. weekdays, weather permitting, in Tecumseh Court in front of Bancroft Hall.
Hours: March to December, 9 am - 5 pm; January - February, 9 am - 4 pm, closed major holidays.
Tours: Apr. Jun. & Sept. Nov.: Mon. Fri., 10 am 3 pm, Sat., 9:30 am - 3 pm, Sun., 12:30 - 3 pm; July Aug.: Mon. Sat. 9:30 am 3 pm, Sun. 12:30 3 pm; Dec. Mar.: Mon. Sat., 10 am 2:30 pm, Sun., 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Call for more information.
Fees: Free to enter grounds, fees for public tours.
Parking: No, unless DOD/handicapped tag.
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Address:
52 King George Street (inside Gate 1)
Annapolis
Ph: 410-293-8687
tourinfo@usna.edu
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USNA Museum, Preble Hall |
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The U.S. Naval Academy Museum welcomes more than 100,000 visitors annually from all over the world. Located in Preble Hall on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy, the Museum offers two floors of exhibits about the history of seapower, the development of the U.S. Navy, and the role of the U.S. Naval Academy in producing officers capable of leading America's sailors and marines. Our displays combine historical artifacts with video and audio technology to bring to life the stories of the men and women who have served their country at sea. Whether you are a casual visitor, a student of naval history, or a member of the Brigade of Midshipmen, the Museum stands ready to make your visit a memorable one. The museum has remarkable collections related to American naval history, most notably its ship models. More information is available on the museum's website.
Hours: Monday through Saturday: 9-5, Sunday: 11-5.
Fees: FREE
Gift Shop: No
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Address:
118 Maryland Avenue
Annapolis
Ph: 410-293-2108
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West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Chris Trumbauer |
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West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Inc., is a community-supported conservation organization with a focus on enforcement of environmental laws. The Riverkeeper patrols the West and Rhode Rivers and the nearby waters of the Chesapeake Bay. They work to reduce sources of legal pollution through advocacy, education and watershed restoration. They also help identify and stop illegal sources of pollution. The West/Rhode Riverkeeper works with Discovery Village in Shady Side (www.discoveryvillage.net) to educate the public about environmental issues.
Hours: N/A
Tours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A
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Address:
4800 Atwell Road, Suite 6 (Mailing address only). 4800 Atwell Rd (Physical location - Discovery Village)
Shady Side
Ph: 410-867-7171
riverkeeper@westrhoderiverkeeper.org
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