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!
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Take a Tour of the Naval Academy Museum: Where History Comes Alive
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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The History of the USNA Robert Crown Sailing Center
It rises up out of the Santee Basin, more than just a building. The USNA Robert Crown Sailing Center is a tribute to modern architecture, having been praised for its structural and symbolic beauty, as well as the successful Navy sailing programs it fosters. Yet looking at it now, it’s hard to imagine just how far it's come since its humble beginnings.
