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Anne Arundel County
September 22, 2009
After a long day exploring Calvert Marine Museum and the Maryland Archeology Conservation Lab, Chesapeake Semester students push forward northward to Historic London Town of Anne Arundel County, located on the South River, to capture a glimpse of Maryland's colonial trade routes. After a lunch on the river, students proceeded to the state capital where they toured the historic area with gentleman J. Marcos Salaverria M'09.
Click to enlarge photos by Mike Hardesty '05.
At historic London Town and Gardens students first met with a graduate of Washington College for a short video introduction to the area.
Students begin the tour of the area near to the current excavations of the Romney's Tavern, which was once used by travelers passing through the once important tobacco shipping center.
Lois Brickham walks the students through a tent covering the foundations of Romney's Tavern.
A glimpse over the South River at the location where the London Town Ferry would carry passengers and goods across the river where they would travel another 3.5 miles to Annapolis.
The William Brown House used to be an ordinary for travelers passing through London Town.
Once inside the William Brown House, students have the opportunity to stroll through a 17th-century tavern observing the culture of sleeping, dining, and cooking.
Lois is unimpressed by Benjy Dukes' attempt at 17th-century colonial attire.
The tavern's cook looks on as students observe the pantry.
Laura Carman '12 and Liz Shandor '11 exploring the second floor of the recreated Lord Mayor's Tenement.
Archaeologist Shawn Sharpe of Lost Town Projects, which is currently excavating artifacts at London Town, allows students to view some of the artifacts found in the area.
A wide range of artifacts from varying sources have been discovered.
Gentleman, Scholar, Washington College Graduate and Tour Guide S. Marcos Salaverria M'09 began the tour with a model of historic Annapolis at its humble beginnings. Some buildings can still be found today.
Students gather around Sir Salaverria as he speaks of colonial mansions and Annapolis colonial history.
Students listen to the fanciful facts and fictions surrounding historic Annapolis outside of the historic William Paca House.
A tour through the Paca House gardens.
Julia Krout '11.
Dr. Seidel takes a moment to discuss the architecture seen through out historic Annapolis.
Julia Krout '11 and Gentleman Salaverria M'09.
Chesapeake Semester students, faculty, and staff.
Students also had a chance to tour the capital building before saying farewell to Sir Salavaria. A fantastic trip and a true honor to be in the presence of such a fine young man.