{"id":39184,"date":"2017-09-09T13:31:49","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T20:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/?page_id=39184"},"modified":"2023-10-17T15:33:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T22:33:05","slug":"annapolis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/us-cities\/annapolis\/","title":{"rendered":"Annapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOTOS: Alex Haley Monument and Kunta Kinte Memorial at Annapolis City Dock<\/strong>; (c) Soul Of America<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n

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Annapolis<\/h2>\n
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Annapolis is a small charismatic city anchored by a vibrant waterfront, heritage sites, a state capital, the naval academy, a vibrant walkable downtown, and a historic black beach community nearby.<\/p>\n

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History<\/strong><\/a>
\nFounded in 1649, Annapolis was named in 1695 to honor the youngest daughter of a British King<\/p>\n

Cultural Sites<\/strong><\/a>
\nThurgood Marshall Monument, Matthew Henson Plaque and Banneker-Douglass Museum are highlights<\/p>\n

Highland Beach<\/strong><\/a>
\nSons of Frederick Douglass were members of the Massachusetts 54th Colored Troops before founding this Black Town<\/p>\n

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