What’s more, the Annapolis countryside tells the story of generations of farmers and watermen whose lives have been shaped by the Chesapeake Bay and the rich farmland that surrounds it. Historic London Town offers a glimpse into one of the area's earliest settlements, where an active archaeological site and museum showcase centuries of native artifacts.
After the Civil War, steamboats began bringing visitors to Annapolis to lounge on the beaches and water- front location of City Dock, encouraging the growth of resorts, beachfront shops and yacht clubs, and establishing Annapolis as an elite summer destina- tion.
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Cape May County’s rich history spans centuries, from Native Americans to the arrival of the whaler yeomen, into the Victorian age, through world wars, to the Doo Wop era and beyond.
Historic Cold Spring Village, an Early American open air living history museum, brings to life the day- to-day activities of villagers who lived in Southern New Jersey during the “age of homespun” (1790- 1840). Climb 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse and stop by the Hereford Lighthouse to learn about local maritime history, or relive the county’s patriotic experiences during World War II at Naval Air Station in Wildwood.
Local museums filled with history, artifacts and knowledgeable people include: the Sindia Museum in Ocean City; the George Boyer Museum in Wildwood; and the Sam Azeez Museum in Woodbine, which is housed in an historic syna- gogue. The Cape May County Museum in the John Holmes House is one of the oldest structures in the county, circa 1755.
The county also is filled with buildings and sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including most of Victorian Cape May, which is the state’s only National Historic Landmark City. Tours of the town – by trolley, foot or even horse and carriage – are a great way to learn about the area’s history.
At the turn of the 19th century, the economic empha- sis shifted from Anne Arundel County's successful plantations to the bodies of water surrounding and flowing through Annapolis. Water trades such as oys- ter packing, boat building and sail-making became the city's chief industries.
Historic Annapolis is a special place, but it’s also the name of a grassroots non-profit organization founded in 1952 to ensure the preservation of Annapolis’s architectural legacy and to educate the public about this amazing city’s heritage. The mission of the Historic Annapolis Foundation is to champion his- toric preservation in Maryland’s capital city as a means to interpret the past, appreciate the present, and shape the future.
The group pursues this mission in a variety of ways: through guided tours, museum exhibits, public pro- grams, and special events; by maintaining a number of historic properties and landscapes for the use and enjoyment of people today; by conducting original research that adds to the collective knowledge of the city’s history; by recognizing and promoting good stewardship of old buildings through its historic marker and easement programs; and by regularly advising the city’s Historic Preservation Commission and weighing in on important community issues.
Historic Annapolis owns or manages for the State of Maryland a number of historic properties that are open to the public on a regular schedule: Historic Annapolis Museum; Historic Annapolis Museum Store; The Hogshead; Waterfront Warehouse; and William Paca House and Garden. In addition, Historic Annapolis recently announced its new designation as a Smithsonian Affiliate.
Walking tours are very popular in and around Annapolis, and can include everything from history
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