Tunes & Tales of the Golden Age of Annapolis (1765-1783)
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDTom plays 18th century fiddle tunes and shares social and political insights that made Annapolis the cultural center of the Chesapeake during the colonial era. History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 21. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. Our bar includes a selection of Craft Beer, Wine & Bubbly available for ... Read more
The History of Annapolis – City on the Severn
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAnnapolis has a fascinating history, from its founding in 1649 as “Providence,” to the Golden Age of the 1760’s and 70’s, to the first peacetime capital of the United States, to the U.S. Naval Academy, and beyond. On this cruise, we'll hear all about the city’s past while we admire the skyline and beautiful waters ... Read more
Legends & Lore of the Annapolis Waterfront
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAuthor and lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor David Gendell brings aboard a boatload of stories of the Annapolis waterfront including the colorful personalities and events that make the waters off Annapolis one of the world’s most vibrant sailing grounds. History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 21. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. ... Read more
History of Greenbury Point
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDTake a journey back to 1649 when the Puritans landed it Greenbury Point and learned about its rich history including the first naval flight and the Marconi towers! History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 21. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. Our bar includes a selection of Craft Beer, Wine & ... Read more
Let’s Party! Socializing on the Severn River
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDBay Ridge Resort was developed in 1879 as a grand Victorian summer resort with a large frame hotel on the bluff near Tolly Point. Weekends were filled with USNA bands, lawn games, live animals, and frivolilties for those wealthy enough to come by ferry or rail. In the mid-1900s, Carr and Sparrow beaches were the ... Read more
History of Greenbury Point
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDTake a journey back to 1649 when the Puritans landed it Greenbury Point and learned about its rich history including the first naval flight and the Marconi towers! History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 21. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. Our bar includes a selection of Craft Beer, Wine & ... Read more