CENTRAL MARYLAND ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION U.S. Naval Academy Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Aberdeen HISTORY & HERITAGE 18 Howard St, Aberdeen, 410-273-6325 www.aberdeenroom.org Tells the “Story of Aberdeen” through its library, displays, exhibits and interactive games for children and exterior story windows. Tues-Thur, 10am-1pm. d Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. Armel-Leftwich Visitor Ctr, 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors Undergraduate college of the U.S. Navy. Beaux Arts architecture including Bancroft Hall (student dormitory), chapel and crypt of John Paul Jones. Guided walking tours. Reservations required for student, adult, corporate and military reunion groups of 16 or more people. Jan-Feb: 9am-4pm; Mar-Dec: 9am-5pm. d Mouth of the South River, Annapolis Erected in 1875, this was one of the last manned lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay and is one of the few surviving screwpile offshore lighthouses. It is a national landmark best seen by boat. Lawyer’s Mall, Maryland State House, Annapolis 410-974-3400 www.mdarchives.state.md.us This outdoor memorial honors the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, who served for 24 years. His most famous case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka 1954, ended racial segregation in American public schools. 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, 410-990-4543 www.annapolis.org Tour the colonial mansion of Declaration of Independence signer, William Paca, and walk through his luxurious two-acre colonial garden. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm; Jan-Feb: call for times. d $ Thurgood Marshall Memorial SPORTS 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, 410-297-9292 www.ironbirdsbaseball.com/stadium Home to the Aberdeen IronBirds and the Cal Ripken World Series. d Ripken Stadium HISTORY & HERITAGE 723 Second St, Annapolis, 410-295-0104 www.amaritime.org Experience the area’s rich maritime heritage through exhibitions, events and concerts, plus tours to Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. Waterfront meeting room for private events is available. Thur-Sun, 11am-3pm; or by appointment. d c 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, 410-216-6180 www.bdmuseum.maryland.gov Named for native Marylanders, Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, the museum is dedicated to preserving Maryland's African-American heritage and culture. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. d Annapolis Maritime Museum William Paca House and Garden Annapolis ARTS & CULTURE 143 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-268-9212 www.summergarden.com Two-hundred-seat community theater presents Broadway musicals "under the stars" across from the City Dock. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Thur-Sun, 8:30pm. d $ 801 Chase St, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis, 410-263-0907 www.annapolissymphony.org Presents the finest in classical repertoire in its classic series, Holiday Pops concert and kid-friendly family concerts. Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm. Closed major holidays. $ 1030 Chesapeake Harbour Dr, Annapolis, 443-885-3030 www.jelmamuseum.org Founded in 1951, the museum’s permanent collection includes a variety of 19th-and-20th-century works. Mon-Fri, 11am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. 801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-5544, 1-866-438-3808 www.marylandhall.org As a multi-disciplinary arts center, the mission is to provide exceptional opportunities for lifelong community participation in arts education, the visual arts and performing arts. Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; box office: Mon-Fri, 12N-5pm. Open two hours before events. Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre Inc. Banneker-Douglass Museum OUTDOOR RECREATION 222 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-268-7700 www.222severn.com Waterfront office and marina complex on Spa Creek in Eastport across from City Dock. Home to the Chart House, offices, ships and storage rental available. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 410 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-268-0660 www.annapoliscitymarina.com Slips are fully equipped with fuel, dockage, parking, ice, beer and wine available. Memorial Day-Sept: 8am-8pm; Oct-May: 9am-4pm. c 222 Severn/W&P Nautical, LLC Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Chase-Lloyd House 22 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-2723 Georgian townhouse begun in 1769 by Samuel Chase, lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence. NHL, NHD. Mar-Dec: Mon-Sat, 2-4pm. $ State Cir & School St, Annapolis, 410-974-3531 www.msa.md.gov/msa/homepage/html/govhouse.html Georgian-style Colonial mansion is the official residence of Maryland's Governor. Open for tours by appointment. 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-4683 www.hammondharwoodhouse.org A masterpiece of 18th-century American architecture and a National Historic Landmark, open for guided tours showcasing a collection of historic Maryland-made art and furniture. Apr-Oct: Tue-Sun, 12N-5pm; Nov-Mar: by reservation. $ 99 Main St, Annapolis, 410-267-6656 www.annapolis.org Discover the new exhibition—Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake and learn the story of resistance to servitude and slavery in the Chesapeake region. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, 410-267-7619 www.annapolis.org Learn about the Maryland colonial frontier in this fully interactive hands-on experience. Apr-Nov: Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. Government House Annapolis City Marina James E. Lewis Museum of Art Hammond-Harwood House Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Historic Annapolis Museum ATTRACTIONS Sidewalk at head of City Dock, Annapolis www.visitannapolis.org Life-size bronze statue of Alex Haley, author of the epic Roots , is next to the plaque honoring his ancestor, Kunta Kinte; designed by nationally acclaimed African-American sculptor Ed Dwight. 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, 410-990-1993 www.theccm.org Hands-on museum for children and families located in a woodland park at the head of a creek. Call for special events and group visits. Sat-Tues, Thurs, Fri, 10am-4pm; summer: 10am-5pm. Closed Wed. d $ 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, 443-424-5067, 1-877-501-8499 www.infinitytheatrecompany.com Enriches Annapolis with professional New York City theatre that inspires and transforms artists and audiences through imagination, creation and the infinite possibilities found only in theatre. June-Aug: Wed-Sun. KEY TO SYMBOLS $ = Admission Alex Haley Memorial/Kunta Kinte Plaque 80 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-263-7837 www.schoonerwoodwind.com Sail away on the Chesapeake Bay on a 74-ft wooden schooner. Raise the sails, steer the boat or sit back and relax. Public cruise and private events. $ c Hogshead Becky D Sportfishing Charters Chesapeake Children’s Museum 2215 Mulberry Hill Rd, Annapolis, 410-974-0263 www.beckydfishingcharters.com Standard bait, tackle and rods are provided at no extra charge. Max charter size is six people. Call for information. Maryland State House Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard Infinity Theatre Company 100 State Cir, Annapolis www.statehouse.md.gov Oldest American state house in continuous legislative use. U.S. Capitol from November 26, 1783 to August 13, 1784. Daily photo ID required. State House, Annapolis, 410-974-3400 www.msa.md.gov Plaque in rotunda of State House honoring Matthew Henson, African-American explorer who discovered the North Pole with Admiral Peary in 1909. 9am-5pm. 92 W Washington St, Annapolis, 410-295-5519 www.annapolis.gov Built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the first African-American school in Annapolis. Mon-Sat, 8:30am-5pm. d 7310 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, 410-268-9667 www.bjyy.com Offers full-service yacht yard amenities. High and dry boatel for power and sailboats up to 30 feet. Also sheltered from strong winds and currents; more than 200 slips. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Matthew Henson Plaque Carolyn II Charter Fishing The Stanton Community Center 447 Forest Beach Rd, Annapolis, 410-446-4624 www.carolyniifishing.com Offering sport fishing in the greater Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay Bridge waters, including Severn, South and West River areas. Max charter size is six people. Call for information. Chesapeake Harbour Marina d = Disability Accessible c = Maryland Green Travel Partner 86 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 2030 Chesapeake Harbour Dr E, Annapolis 410-268-1969 chesapeakeharbour.com Extraordinary services and access to charters, boating and more. Located where the Severn River intersects with the Chesapeake Bay. 8:30am-5pm.
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