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 History
In addition to being the capital of Maryland , the home of the United States Naval
Academy , and an internationally celebrated maritime community, Annapolis ' rich
history, sailing, restaurants and attractions have much to offer visitors, business
travelers and families.
First named Providence by the original settlers, the Puritans, who were attracted to
America because of its religious tolerance, the town was renamed Anne Arundel's Towne
after the wife of Lord Baltimore. It was only in 1708 when Sir Francis Nicholson moved
the capital of the royal colony there, that the town received the name which is holds
today, Annapolis, named for Queen Anne, soon to be the monarch of all of Great Britain.
After several decades as a wealthy seaport, Annapolis became the temporary capital of
the United States after the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Here you can still
see the original Old Senate Chamber where General George Washington resigned his
commission and where Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris.
From 1694 until the Revolution in 1776, Annapolis prospered. It was not only the center
of political life in America , but also the focus of a very elegant social milieu. Many
beautiful houses were built here even before the Revolution.
Annapolis has changed little over the years, as many of the homes built in the 1700’s
and 1800’s still survive today. The population has swelled to over 35,00 residents,
drawn to Annapolis’ exceptional quality of life and picturesque setting.
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