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Things to Do > Heritage Sites and Services
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Other Historic Resources
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Annapolis Bed & Breakfast Association |
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The Annapolis Bed and Breakfast Association is a collection of fine, independently owned and operated inns located close to and throughout the Historic District, and close to the US Naval Academy, St. John's College, and Historic Annapolis Harbor. While Annapolis is steeped in history, it is also a vibrant town, with exciting nightlife, unique restaurants, fine art galleries and performance venues. Our town, known as the Sailing Capital of America, is one of the top visitor destinations in the world! Come stay in one of our superior inns and enjoy Annapolis as an Annapolitan. There is no better way to get to know and enjoy Annapolis than to stay with people who live here: us! We'll steer you to the good restaurants, the most fun activities, the best Annapolis has to offer. When you are considering accommodations as exciting and as distinctive as the destination, stay with the people who know Maryland's capital: the innkeepers of the Annapolis Bed and Breakfast Association. "The Annapolis B&B Association: For distinctive lodging with a touch of home, in the heart of history."
Hours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
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Address:
P.O. Box 744
Annapolis
info@annapolisbandb.com
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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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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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Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, Inc. |
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The Foundation's primary activities focus on maintaining a lasting memorial in honor of Kunta Kinte and his descendant Alex Haley, supporting educational and research projects, and preserving African-American history, art, culture, and genealogy. Programs include: community history days; oral history and source documents; education and tours; genealogy research/inquiries and lost loved ones; genealogy research center; historical research; genealogy workshops; publications/articles; summer Genealogy Roots Camp; genealogy discussion groups; volunteer programs. Researchers using foundation computers can utilize online database subscriptions including access to over 20,000 pages of slave narrative interviews with more than 3,500 former slaves, index to Freedmans Bank Records, all available U.S. Census records from 1790 to 1930, the 1850 and 1860 U.S. Slave Schedules, WWI draft registration.
Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., call for more information.
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: Free parking on site
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Address:
135 Stepneys Lane (at Sojourner-Douglass College)
Edgewater
Ph: 410-956-9090
info@kintehaley.org
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Maryland State Law Library - Genealogy Collection |
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Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tues., Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sat.,9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Parking: Street parking or USNA Stadium lot (fee)
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Address:
361 Rowe Boulevard, Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal
Annapolis
Ph: 410-260-1430
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Sands House |
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One of the oldest and most significant frame houses in Annapolis, the Sands House is just a few steps from the City Dock and Market House in the heart of the Historic District. Built around 1700, the home was a tavern between 1771 and 1798. The house is a repository of local history and culture. Its collection of objects, documents, and photographs tells of more than 235 years in the life of a family, a neighborhood, and a town. The homes owners continue the family tradition of caring for and preserving the house, its contents, and the heritage they represent. Open by appointment.
Hours: By appointment
Tours: Contact capitalcitycolonials.com
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: Street parking
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Address:
130 Prince George Street
Annapolis
ann.jensen@verizon.net
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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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