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Sep 10 2021

Rising Sun Inn Historic Tavern and House Museum

by Jody Christian

About: The Rising Sun Inn has been a farmhouse, an Inn and Tavern, a Stagecoach stop, and at the crossroads of American History since 1753. Located at 1090 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, on the famed Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, the Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rising Sun Inn is a monument to rural life in Anne Arundel County and Maryland in the 18th and 19th century and has been an active part of the community for nearly 270 years.     The Rising Sun Inn, built circa 1753 by Edward...

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Jun 29 2021

Annearrundell County Free School Museum

by Jody Christian

About: The Annearrundell County Free School was established in 1723.  It is perhaps the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Maryland.  Guests of all ages visiting the Free School Museum can experience educational practices from the 1700's, when books and paper were scarce, and educational practices from the 1800's, when Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic were the basics of the curriculum.  The Free School Museum has several displays, including artifacts found on the property, a collection of textbooks used over 150 years ago, and toys that children might have played with in...

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May 25 2021

Odenton Heritage Society

by Jody Christian

About: The mission of the Odenton Heritage Society is to preserve, promote and protect the history and traditions of Odenton, Maryland. Nestled between Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Odenton is a town filled with history dating back more than 150 years. The town grew out of the convergence of major and minor railroads that connected the three cities. This junction meant that Odenton was the place traveler’s changed trains to continue their journey. Odenton stands as a prime example of the role that railroads played in creating vibrant communities in the...

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May 05 2021

The Kuethe Library

by Jody Christian

About: The Kuethe Library was built in 1932 by the Kuethe family as a public library for the citizens of the Glen Burnie area. It operated as a branch of the county library system from 1968 to 1991 when the Kuethe Family Board of Trustees turned the building over to the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society and the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society. Today it operates as a historical and genealogical research center. Although specializing in Anne Arundel County and Maryland material, its holdings encompass material from many other states. In addition...

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May 05 2021

Goshen Farm

by Jody Christian

About: The Goshen Farm Preservation Society, Inc. (GFPS and referred to as the “Society”) was established in 2006 to safeguard and restore the historic Goshen Farm and its surrounding property for residents of the Broadneck Peninsula and Anne Arundel County. Goshen farm is owned by the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (BoE).   The land called Goshen Farm originally consisted of 290 acres and was patented as Leonard’s Neck in 1663. Buildings at Goshen Farm include the Goshen Farm House, the Tenant’s Cottage, the Servant’s Quarters, and a Milk House. In addition...

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Jul 07 2020

Quiet Waters Park

by Darren Heater

The Historic Annapolis Museum offers information on Annapolis’ history and tickets and reservations for its tours, excursions, venues, and other events. ...

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Feb 20 2020

Galesville Community Center

by Carol Benson

The Galesville Community Center was one of the historic Rosenwald Schools, first established as a school for African American children in 1929. In the heart of the historic town of Galesville, this is a center for community activities and meaningful hands-on experiences....

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Mar 20 2017

Hammond-Harwood House

by Carol Benson

The Hammond-Harwood House is a museum of 18th century architecture and art standing as a testament to the importance of preservation to the residents of Annapolis, and America....

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Feb 24 2017

William Paca House & Garden

by Carol Benson

Home to Declaration of Independence signer William Paca and his family. Take a tour to learn more about daily life in colonial times. Archaeological investigations of the garden site revealed the original terraced landscape, now restored....

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Feb 24 2017

Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center

by Carol Benson

The Legacy Center is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Wiley H. Bates High School, formerly the only high school for African Americans in Anne Arundel County. It is a unique cultural arts heritage museum displaying historical documents and collections....

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