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City of Annapolis Press Release
April 30, 2007
Annapolis Alive!
Celebrating Three Amazing Centuries!
Sparked by the 300th anniversary of the signing of Annapolis’ royal charter, Annapolis Alive! is a joyful celebration of this and every city’s independence. The 1708 charter - the only royal municipal charter in the colonies - not only provided Annapolis independent “City” status, but permitted locally elected representation for the first time in the southern colonies. The celebration of the 300th anniversary of the city charter provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to highlight the traditions of Annapolis and its impact to a larger audience.
Annapolis Alive! isn’t your typical dry, powdered-wig stuff!
This is a yearlong party that will stretch from Annapolis' historic City Dock, to the US Naval Academy, to neighborhoods, schools, streets and pubs all over town. Major arts, cultural and historical events will share the stage with neighborhood festivals, pub-crawls, parties, special historical tours, even a National Town Crier competition. Annapolis invites the whole world to help us make history by celebrating 300 years of dynamic, inclusive, surprising, sometimes revolutionary self-rule.
This year, everyone discovers what it means to be an Annapolitan.
Be at the City Dock this Friday, May 4, 2007 at 5:00pm as Annapolis Mayor Ellen Moyer opens the Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival and unveils the brand new Annapolis Alive! logo. There will be cannons blazin’, horns blowin’, town criers cryin’ and choirs singin’ as the Mayor unveils the logo that will serve as an international symbol and a calling card inviting people from around the world to celebrate 300 amazing years of Annapolis history.
Let's party!
About the Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival
This festival in downtown Annapolis recognizes and celebrates the importance and historical significance of Maryland maritime activity. The Festival was created in 2001 by current Annapolis Mayor, Ellen Moyer, and is a three-day event showcasing Maryland Maritime tradition through interactive exhibits and other entertainment.
The festival intends to express the history and lifestyle of Annapolis, while raising awareness for environmental and business issues surrounding the Annapolis waterfront. The Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival is a non-profit event sponsored by many local organizations and businesses. Any additional funds generated by the festival are donated to local charities and organizations.
