There’s nothing quite like the Fourth of July—shiny fire trucks rolling down Main Street, kids waving flags with pure joy, and fireworks lighting up the summer sky in celebration of our nation’s birthday. And this year marks our 248th Independence Day—what better place to celebrate than in Annapolis, the historic bayside home of the U.S. Naval Academy?
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Paint the Town Red, White and Blue for the Fourth!
By Bill the Goat on Jun 2, 2025 8:30:00 AM
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Take a Tour of the Naval Academy Museum: Where History Comes Alive
By Bill the Goat on Dec 10, 2024 8:30:00 AM
The Yard is a place of immense history. In its 179 years as the U.S. Naval Academy, (USNA), this spot in the heart of Annapolis has prepared thousands of men and women to lead our U.S. Naval and Marine Corps forces. Astronauts, Nobel Prize winners, Rhodes Scholars, admirals, public servants, leaders of enterprise, and even one president have spent their time as a midshipman walking the very walkways we traverse today.
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Do Not Miss the Noon Meal Formation!
By Bill the Goat on Sep 16, 2024 8:30:00 AM
If you’re on the Yard just before noon, drop whatever you’re doing and get to T-Court, right outside of Bancroft Hall. Join the crowd to view the impressive noon meal formation. Against the stunning backdrop of Bancroft Hall, you’ll see thousands of midshipmen enter T-Court and then stand at perfect attention.