Looking at the future while valuing the past: Self-driving car talk the latest in Annapolis speaker series
As the blazing sun beat down on Annapolis’ streets and historic storefronts, Dr. Tim Chapin spelled out the not-so-distant future of transportation for a city deeply invested in remembering its past.
‘Reimagining City Dock’ project continues with talk on self-driving cars Tuesday
Efforts to rethink the future of City Dock in Annapolis continue Tuesday night with a talk by a Florida academic on the potential impact of self-driving vehicles on the urban landscape.
Historic Annapolis Joins Smithsonian Channel’s Apollo 11 Celebration With Screening Of ‘The Day We Walked On the Moon’
Historic Annapolis joins more than 50 other Smithsonian Institution-affiliated museums across the country in celebrating the 50th anniversary of humanities historic first steps on the moon by screening the Smithsonian Channel’s new documentary, “The Day We Walked on The Moon,” on Saturday, July 20, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
New citizens celebrate America’s birthday in Annapolis ceremony
Well before the crowds emerged in Annapolis for parades, festivities and fireworks, there were signs of life and the holiday — and the promise of America — in Annapolis on the Fourth of July.
This wooden house grew old with Annapolis
Annapolis, Md., is filled with historic houses, many of which have survived from the 1700s. But most are brick homes, designed to endure. The Sands House is from the 1700s, too, but it was constructed of wood, a more perishable material.
Historic Annapolis goes all in on James Brice House restoration
Efforts to restore the James Brice House in Annapolis are underway, as contractors work to return the historic home’s roof to its 1774 condition. Almost every piece of the home will be restored to the way it was built in the 18th century, even down to the oyster shell mortar, said Michael Day, vice president of capital projects at Historic Annapolis.
Charleston mayor helps frame City Dock thinking as talks progress
Former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley helped frame the effort to rethink City Dock before a packed house at Maryland Hall as work continued on the broad discussions to fashion the city waterfront’s future.
Preservation Personals: An Exquisitely Aged Annapolis Frame House
I may not be flashy, but to history lovers, I absolutely stand out. I’ve housed Revolutionary War soldiers, seen my city under Civil War martial law, and watched Maryland’s mariners expand through the Chesapeake.
Amazing Summer Day Trips to the Eastern Shore and Annapolis
This waterfront town is all about historic streetscapes and bustling marinas.
Reimagining City Dock with former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley
The City of Annapolis, in partnership with Maryland Hall, will be launching a speaker series, “Reimagining City Dock.” The first speaker on May 20 will be former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, who will discuss “Visionary Leadership, Transformation and Resilience.”
Ahead of City Dock meeting, Buckley announces speaker series to launch with former Charleston mayor
As nearly 200 residents gathered to discuss the future of City Dock, Mayor Gavin Buckley announced a speaker series, kicked off by a talk from former Charleston, South Carolina, Mayor Joe Riley.
Robert Clark and Gavin Buckley: We want to hear your voice on City Dock
Historic Annapolis and the City of Annapolis invite you to join us from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center for a community-wide discussion about the future of City Dock.