About Annapolis

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Annapolis became the capital of Maryland in 1695 and the State House doubled as the nation's capitol from 1783 to 1784. It was in the Old Senate Chamber where George Washington stepped down as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army before assuming the presidency. Today, you will find many houses and buildings that are over 200 years old. In fact, there are more surviving colonial buildings in Annapolis than anywhere else in the country! The residences of all four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence are still in existence. Read more about Annapolis' past at the Historic Annapolis Foundation's website.

Annapolis is the home of the United States Naval Academy, founded in 1845, and of St. John's College--the third oldest college in the country. It was founded in 1696 as King William's School and attended by Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner.

Annapolis in 2007 is a vibrant, growing city, proud of its maritime heritage and its place in history, but planning for the future while enjoying a wonderful, relaxed way of life.

Visit the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference & Visitors Bureau website.

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