2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Take a pleasant walking tour through the beautiful historic center of Annapolis, including the picturesque harbor and U. S. Naval Academy. We'll see the Georgian mansions, the iconic Maryland State House, and much more as you learn the fascinating story of the town. We'll see where the Treaty of Paris was signed (bringing to a conclusion the Revolutionary War) and where General Washington resigned as general, thus becoming the "greatest man in the world" and the "American Cincinnatus. " We'll explore the campuses of two institutes of learning that have shaped American culture. We'll walk along the city dock, harbor, and see the view to the Chesapeake Bay and wider world. I'll also share personal and family stories along the way, to add a personal dimension to the tour. I welcome all questions and special interests for our tour! The tour has excellent photo opportunities by the water and at historic buildings. All my tours can be customized upon request.
See the waterfront of Annapolis, the Harbor, Severn River, and the Chesapeake Bay, and hear the story of Annapolis’s beginning.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Experience the beauty and dignity of the United States Naval Academy, a 4-year university that trains future officers of the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Admire the neoclassical architecture, maritime-themed stained glass, and Crypt of John Paul Jones at the Naval Academy Chapel, built in 1908.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Admire the facade and learn the story of one of Annapolis’s most beautiful homes, dating back to the “Golden Age” of late colonial Annapolis.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Experience the oldest state capital in continuous legislative use, dating back to 1772! Learn why Annapolis is the first peace-time capital of the United States, and see the room where George Washington famously resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Visit the third-oldest institute of higher learning in the United States, dating back to 1696: St. John’s College. Learn about its unique Great Books liberal education, its colonial architecture, and the annual “Annapolis Cup”!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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