Sweet Secrets of the Chesapeake Bay: The American Persimmon
Along the winding shores of the South River and throughout the maritime landscape of Annapolis, there stands a tree that […]
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FAQ: What is the Chesapeake Bay?
We’ll start with the basics. The Chesapeake Bay is a body of water on the East Coast of the United […]
Washington’s Chesapeake Legacy: A Birthday Celebration
As we celebrate George Washington’s Birthday this February 22nd, we at Island Chill Yacht Charters invite you to explore the rich maritime […]
The Day a General Became a Legend: George Washington’s Resignation at Annapolis
On a cold December afternoon in 1783, an extraordinary event took place in Annapolis, Maryland – one that would shape […]
George Washington in 1786: Pivotal Year of the Annapolis Convention
In 1786, while the young American nation struggled under the Articles of Confederation, its most famous citizen was officially in retirement. […]
The Annapolis Convention of 1786: The Meeting That Saved America
Ten years after the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a small gathering in a Maryland tavern in Annapolis would change […]
FAQ: How Deep is the Chesapeake Bay?
Answer: Not very…. While the Chesapeake Bay is 4,480 square miles in area (four times the area of the state […]