May is an important month for Annapolis Maryland and its visitors and residents. The main event in the Capital of Maryland is the graduation of midshipmen from Annapolis Naval Academy. Midshipmen, as the Academy's students are called, participate in a variety of traditions and functions during the USNA Commissioning Week or USNA "June Week." This [...]
The history of American quilting is just about as old as the history of the United States itself. Quilting originated in the Colonial era when women of a community would come together to piece quilts by hand. Though modern technology has given quilters the option of sewing by machine, the tradition of quilting and quilting [...]
Annapolis.com is hosting our official launch party at the Westfield Annapolis Mall on May 6th and we want you to join us. From 4:30 - 6:30 pm we will be giving away prizes and looking for people who love Annapolis to get involved with Annapolis.com. Come meet other businesses, officials, Annapolis.com staff, and Annapolitans for [...]
A week of USNA festivities accompanies the Graduation and Commissioning ceremonies for the Class of 2011 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. This year Commissioning Week takes place from May 22-27, 2011, with Graduation and Commissioning Day scheduled for Friday, May 27. More than 1000 of America's best and brightest young men and [...]
By Carol Sorgen It's not too early to save the date for two of the world’s largest and most popular boat shows--the Annapolis Sailboat Show and the Annapolis Powerboat Show. This year the Annapolis Sailboat Show will take place from October 6-10, at the Annapolis City Dock and Harbor. The show features the latest in [...]
Annapolis Waterfront One of the most historic cities in the country is Annapolis Maryland. Annapolis, which was established in 1696, is the capital of the state. It is a vivacious city located on the Chesapeake Bay that is rich with history and colonial charm. It is a city full of mouth-watering cuisine, luxurious accommodations, and [...]
Head to Annapolis, MD for the best shopping in the area. Finding things to do in Annapolis, Maryland is an enjoyable quest for both visitors to the area and local residents. Renowned for its beautiful location on the Chesapeake Bay and its proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Annapolis provides ample attractions from nautical and [...]
Eastport is a neighborhood of Annapolis, Maryland. Annexed to the city in 1951, it has its own particularly unique history. The area played an important role during the American Revolutionary War as an encampment area for Lafayette’s troops on their way to Yorktown, and as the site of Fort Horn which protected the city harbor [...]
What’s happening in Annapolis this week? Here are a few of our recommendations for the week of Jan. 25th – Feb. 1st. Are you happy it’s February? One more week closer to spring.  Its ladies night this Tuesday, January 25th, at Brique, where they host a Girl’s Night Out for those ladies who love [...]
Whether you’re looking for some of the area’s freshest ingredients to take home with you, or want a mouth-watering snack for munching as you stroll around Annapolis, the area’s farmers markets are a great destination. Check these out. Pennsylvania Dutch Farm Market, Thursday and Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 8:30am 3pm. Open year-round. Annapolis Harbour Center, 2472 [...]