ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION CENTRAL MARYLAND 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. 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, 443-424-5067, 1-877-501-8499 www.in nitytheatrecompany.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. Maryland Department of Agriculture 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, 410-841-5798 www.mda.maryland.gov/horseboard The Maryland Horse Industry Board is a commodities board promoting all aspects of the state’s $1.15B equine industry. d $ See ad on page 9. Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 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 In nity Theatre Company 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 Matthew Henson Plaque The Stanton Community Center Maryland Horse Industry Board 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 Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Annapolis ARTS & CULTURE 143 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-268-9212 www.summergarden.com 200-seat community theater presents Broadway musicals “under the stars” across from the City Dock. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Thur-Sun evenings, 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 and 2 hr. prior to performances. U.S. Naval Academy 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 Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, Inc. Annapolis Symphony Orchestra 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; 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 James E. Lewis Museum of Art 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, slips and storage rental available. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 222 Severn/W&P Nautical, LLC Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 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. $ 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 appointment only. $ 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. 100 State Cir, Annapolis www.statehouse.md.gov Oldest American state house in continuous legislative use. US Capitol from November 26, 1783 to August 13, 1784. Photo ID required. Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind Hammond-Harwood House 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. 114 West St, Annapolis, 410-268-0000 www.chesbrewco.com Mon-Thur, 4-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, 11am-6pm. 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. Daily except Wed, 10am-4pm; Summer hours: 10am-5pm. d $ 3218 Harness Creek Rd, Annapolis, 410-626-6193 www.greatfrogs.com Crafting wines with rustic expression and artisan approach. Alex Haley Memorial/Kunta Kinte Plaque Historic Annapolis Museum Chesapeake Brewing Company 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 2215 Mulberry Hill Rd, Annapolis, 410-974-0263 www.beckyd shingcharters.com Standard bait, tackle, and rods are provided-no extra charge. Max charter size is 6 people. Call for schedule. 7310 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, 410-268-9667 www.bjyy.com Offers full-service yacht yard amenities. High and dry boatel for power and sailboats to 30-ft. Also sheltered from strong winds and currents; more than 200 slips. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 447 Forest Beach Rd, Annapolis, 410-446-4624 www.carolynii shing.com Offering sport fishing in the greater Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay Bridge waters, including Severn, South and West River areas. Max charter size is 6 people. Call for schedule. Becky D Sport shing Charters Chesapeake Children’s Museum Hogshead Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard Great Frogs Winery Maryland State House Carolyn II Charter Fishing DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 83
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