COLLEGE PARK and ANNAPOLIS,
WELCOMES YOU!
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Our next stop will be College Park.
Here we will visit the beautiful campus of the
University of Maryland.
A prestigious place!
The Administration Building.
A lovely sight!
The big red M.
A stately place!
On campus.
The Chapel.
A touch of winter!
Another important building!
McKeldin Library.
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Next stop Annapolis, the Capital City
and home to the U.S.Naval Academy.
Annapolis is also called the
Sailing Capital of the world!
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Our first stop will be the
the Government Buildings.
Built in 1788, the dome of the Statehouse
is held together with wooden pegs
reinforced by iron bands.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968.
Another view!
Beautiful!
Government House.
This has been the official residence of
the Governors of Maryland, since 1870.
State Archives or, Hall of Records.
Dating from 1634, records of Maryland's
state and local government are kept here.
Old Treasury Building.
Built in 1729, this is the oldest public
building still standing in Annapolis.
Waterwitch Firehouse.
A treasure for any neighborhood!
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The Chapel at the U.S.Naval Academy.
The Chapel cornerstone was laid in
1904 by Admiral Dewey.
Beneath the Chapel is the crypt of
John Paul Jones, noted Naval hero of the
American Revolution.
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St. Johns College.
St. Johns is near the State House.
Two of its early graduates were
Francis Scott Key and a nephew of
George Washington.
Middleton Tavern.
In 1750, Samuel Horatio Middleton
took over this building from a Mrs. Bennett
and established an Inn for seafaring men.
Overlooking the City Dock, Middleton's Tavern
continues as a popular restaurant
and gathering place, today.
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The roving Photographer showing,
Eastport bridge.
Eastport bridge at night!
A beautiful scene!
And a view of Spa Creek!
A place to have fun!
There is so much to see in this
Historic place!
Longs Wharf.
A 300 slip municipal and private
Yacht Club Marina.
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Now we will see some historic
homes and gardens!
One of the most elegant landmarks
in Annapolis.
Home of William Paca.
Circa 1763-1765.
One of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence.
A Paca garden.
A lovely picture!
And another!
An English style garden!
Ah, the beauty of Mother Nature!
Helen Avalynne Tawes garden.
The Charles Carroll House.
Birthplace and urban dwelling of
Charles Carroll, the only Catholic to sign the
Declaration of Independence.
Homewood House.
A National Historic Landmark!
Built by Charles Carroll
for his son,it is considered to be
one of the finest houses in America!
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A glorious sunset!
The day is ending.
It is time for food and relaxation.
Next we will be visiting along the
Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay.
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The Chevy is waiting!
Click on the Terrapin
and away we go!
