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Of the 2 million or so visitors who come to Annapolis each year, a fair number are likely here to explore the capital city’s rich history. But they may be faced with the decision of where to begin.

The State of Maryland has transferred the lease for the John Shaw House, the oldest extant building on State Circle, to Historic Annapolis for preservation and restoration.

Annapolis, the capital city of Maryland, is located on the Severn River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay, making it a perfect place to get out on the water from spring through October. The boats come off the water at the end of October, but a fall visit will bring crisp weather and the invigoration of sailing with the wind in your face.

Robert Clark has been a “glass-half-full” type of leader ever since he took over the reins in 2012 of Historic Annapolis, Inc. (HA). After double-timing its resources—namely, staff, volunteers, members, donors, and corporate partners and sponsors—the organization is now officially implementing its “Short-Term Strategic Plan” to take on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historic treasures, it turns out, are not essential businesses. So, Historic Annapolis is turning to blogging as it nears the end of an April without tours of its landmark buildings, or the annual events that are normally a highlight of the spring.

Historic Annapolis wants you to join in the fun on April Fool’s Day with a unique tour of the William Paca House. Led by our Curator of Collections, the tour will test your powers of observation and provide entertainment for the whole family.

The City Dock Action Committee presented its final report Tuesday to the Annapolis City Council, offering new details on a project that would remake the downtown area and how supporters plan to pay the estimated $50 million price tag.

On March 25th, Maryland turns 386. During Maryland Day Weekend of March 20-22, 2020 the Four Rivers Heritage area of Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County put on dozens of events to celebrate that milestone.

Lt. Kayla Barron never imagined she might one day become an astronaut, let alone be one of the first people to visit Mars, until she served on a submarine. But the Naval Academy graduate and NASA astronaut-in-training is part of a new generation of astronauts working to do just that.

The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County announces eight new mini-grant awards to local heritage-related nonprofit organizations as part of our FY20 mini-grant opportunity.