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The History of Annapolis — The City on the Severn
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, AnnapolisAnnapolis has a fascinating history, from its foundation in 1649 as Providence, to the "Golden Age" of the 1770's, to its brief role as first peacetime capital of the United States in 1783, the founding of the U.S. Naval Academy, and onward to today. You'll get an introduction to this town's fascinating past, all within ... Read more
History of oysters on the Bay and how water quality affects them
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, AnnapolisLearn more about oysters, from growing habitats to different types of oysters and how water quality affect them. Learn about the Severn River Association’s water quality monitoring, its history, and how it impacts the health of our water in general. Learn how this monitoring gives us the scientific facts to know where to ‘plant’ new ... Read more
Friendship and Strife on the 17th-century Chesapeake Bay
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, AnnapolisEarly Maryland history is a fascinating mix of rivalry, conflict, and coexistence. This talk will focus on A) the rivalry between the proprietary government of Lord Baltimore and the Kent Island settlement led by William Claiborne, B) the Battle of the Severn (1655) between rival factions from St. Mary's and Annapolis, which has been called ... Read more