If You Listen to the Beat...

Listen and you’ll hear the echo of drummer William Butterfield, who conveyed the daily news of the town through a variety of complex drumbeats. During the 1750's he spread public information to the people of Annapolis, standing on what locals called the “Drummer’s Lot.” In 1784, this historic lot became the home of The Maryland Inn, a popular place for lodging throughout the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Today the Inn and its vintage sister properties, The Governor Calvert House and The Robert Johnson House, form the Historic Inns of Annapolis...each with a unique ambience that reflects the colorful stories of yesteryear’s famous guests. Present-day guests enjoy modern features and amenities, enhanced by the rich traditions of this charming seaport community, at the Historic Inns of Annapolis.

The Naval Academy was founded in 1845 by the Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, in what is now historic Annapolis, MD. As the U.S. Navy has moved from a fleet of sail and steam-powered ships to a high tech fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships as well as supersonic aircraft, the Academy has changed also.

For many, Annapolis is synonymous with the United States Naval Academy. However, this world famous institution isn’t even the oldest college in town. That distinction belongs to St. John’s College, founded in 1696 as King William’s School. It is the third oldest college in the United States, after Harvard and William and Mary.

The capital of Maryland was the capital of the United States when the Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary War, was signed here. All four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence had impressive homes, still standing in Annapolis.

America’s oldest and largest sailing school resides in Annapolis. Learn to the “Annapolis Way” from beginner to advanced.

• Three restored Inns, all in the heart of historic Annapolis
• Certified by the Historic Hotels of America National Preservation Trust
• Walking distance from major Annapolis attractions
• A remarkable site for weddings draped in historical elegance
• Meetings and events are elevated by the unique historical relevance
• Modern amenities, including high-speed Internet and flat panel TVs
• Home to the Award Winning Treaty of Paris restaurant
• The King of France Tavern was one of the first pubs in Maryland