America 250 Annapolis Walking Tour

Take in the waterfront of Annapolis, the Harbor, Severn River, and the Chesapeake Bay, and hear the story of Annapolis's founding and rise to prominence leading up to the Revolutionary War.(15 min)

Walk the historic Main Street, filled with restaurants, shops, cafes, and ice cream shops.(10 min)

We will discuss this 18th-century historic inn, which hosted signers of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War and the Treaty of Paris restaurant where those signers celebrated at the War's end.(5 min)

We will admire the beautiful grounds and architecture of the residence of Maryland's governor, as well as talk about previous Annapolis residences of Maryland Governors.(5 min)

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"!(15 min)

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 min)

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.(10 min)