Entering historic Annapolis is like opening a treasure chest…

Whether you live here or are one of the city's million visitors each year, you can't help but know you're in a place rich with history . . . filled with architectural, archaeological, and cultural gems to be discovered . . . bursting with stories to be told.

But where do you begin?

How can you best explore these treasures? get a perspective on the city's four centuries? learn how Annapolis has succeeded in keeping its past alive?

Historic Annapolis’s HistoryQuest at the St. Clair Wright Center will be your guide.

Located near the bustling City Dock, HistoryQuest features a comprehensive welcome center, offering tickets and reservations for tours, excursions, venues, and other events. Exhibits tell the stories of those who have lived and worked in Annapolis through the decades.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For additional information, please call 410-267-6656.

Walking Directions to HistoryQuest

From Hillman Garage on Main Street
Make a right onto Main Street upon exiting the garage. Walk down Main Street and HistoryQuest will be on the right side at 99 Main Street.

From Gotts Court Garage on West Street
Exit the garage at the West Street entrance. Make a left. Continue to Church Circle and turn right. Take a right at Main Street and walk down to History Quest, on the right at 99 Main Street.

From Bladen Street Garage
Exit the garage by turning right onto St. John’s Street. Continue to College Avenue and turn right. Follow College Avenue past the Post Office to Church Circle. Continue around the Circle to Main Street, and turn right. Walk down to History Quest, on the right at 99 Main Street.

Photo: Jessica Riescher