AnnapolisAnnapolis is the Capital City of the State of Maryland. The historic town served as the
temporary capital of the United States from 1783 to 1784, and was even suggested
as the permanent capital by none less than George Washington.
Major Annapolis attractions:
Annapolis Maritime Museum
The Annapolis Maritime Museum is dedicated to the history of
boat building and its contribution to the local watermen's harvest of food.
Exhibits include maps, photographs, and documents that record the days when
Chesapeake Bay was on of the few reliable food sources for indigenous Indians,
and the settlers that followed.
William Paca HouseWilliam Paca House
The historic building known as William Paca House was once home to a
wealthy young planter who added his signature to the American Declaration of
Independence. The two acre multi-terraced gardens benefit from a fish-shaped
pond and wilderness area, while inside a fine collection of antique silver,
furniture, and decorative art waits to be admired.
Banneker Douglas Museum
The Banneker Douglas Museum is a Black Heritage Site paying
tribute to Maryland's African European heritage through historic photographs
and other artifacts.
Chesapeake Children's Museum
The Chesapeake Children's Museum provides intergenerational
learning opportunities including live animal exhibits, a replica of the human
body, a construction zone, visual art workspace, and an area for theatrical
performances. Outdoor botanic displays include a herb garden as well as nature
trails through surrounding woodlands and up Blueberry Hill.
Maryland State CapitolMaryland State Capitol
The historic Maryland State Capitol is the oldest legislative
building still in use in the United States. The huge wooden dome that was built
without the use of nails is the oldest and largest in the country, while the
original interior is crafted in wood and ornate stucco plaster. Early twentieth
century additions feature Italianate marble walls and soaring columns.
Maryland Hall
Maryland Hall is a multi-purpose arts center that hosts symphonic, choral, operatic,
and ballet performances, as well as rock, folk, and pop concerts, musical
theatre productions, and dance troupes. Local and regional artists are
encouraged to exhibit their work in the indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture exhibition
area.
There is a great deal more to Maryland than a fine wooden
dome that keeps its legislators dry on rainy days – adults and children alike
will indeed find much more of interest to explore.
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