Museums
Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation (0.8 mi)
31 Old Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-6920
The Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation supports development initiatives for the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial located at the City Dock in Annapolis. The Foundation encourages greater study and awareness of African American culture, history, and genealogy, and supports the research of family heritage among Americans of all ethnic origins.
Maryland State Archives (3.1 mi)
350 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-6400
The historical agency and permanent records repository for the State of Maryland offers access in the Public search room for family history and historical research. Collections include original public records, church records, newspapers, photographs and maps.
Open Tues.-Sat., 8:30-noon, 1-4:30 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon. and state holidays.
Banneker-Douglass Museum (3.8 mi)
84 Franklin Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-216-6180
The museum offers us a glimpse of African American history and culture with changing exhibits, lectures, films, tours and educational programs.
Open Tues.- Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., noon - 4 p.m.
St. Mary's Church (3.8 mi)
Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410 263-2396
Victorian-Gothic structure, consecrated in 1860. The interior Gothic Revival Style displays the rib-vaulting and hand-carved altar screen.
Government House (3.9 mi)
State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-974-3531.
Official residence of the Governor. The house was built during Victorian period and offers a nice collection of Maryland and antiques.
Jan.-Mar., open Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Apr.-Dec. open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
By appointment. Free.
The Arc of Anne Arundel (3.1 mi)
931 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-268-8085
The public is encourage to stop by and enjoy a festival of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touches. Come sit, relax, and watch the wildlife visit the garden and play out the wonders of nature.
Stanton Community Center (3.7 mi)
92 West Washington Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-295-5519
Stanton Community Center is a historical site that houses several non-profit organizations that provides a variety of services. There is no other community center like this in the State of Maryland.
Truxton Park (4.2 mi)
9 St. Mary's Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-7958
70-acre wooded area with tennis courts, basketball courts, ball fields, public outdoor swimming pool and picnic sites. Picnic pavilions, boat ramps, playground and fishing. Fee for swimming and boat launching.
Annapolis Recreation Dept.