More of Annapolis

Following the noon meal formation at the Naval Academy, Red and I walked around other parts of Annapolis. Some of the spots that the tour guide pointed out intrigued us enough to give us the desire to return to get some better photos. One of those spots was the Chase-Lloyd house. Here is a link to the history of the house provided by the National Park Service. Apparently, Samuel Chase, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, began building this house in 1769. But then he sold it unfinished to "Edward Lloyd IV, a wealthy Maryland planter and politician." Be sure to click on the NPS link - it's quite informative.

Below is a shot of the sign in front of the house. The main reason for taking this photo was to get a shot of the beautiful hyacinth bean plant growing all over the front of the house.

Below, I took this photo when Red was taking a close-up shot of the hyacinth bean plant.
Below is a view of the Naval Academy from the WWII Memorial.

Maryland's WWII Memorial.

Naval Academy Chapel

All of the following photos are of the chapel at the Naval Academy.The following are a few of the beautiful stained glass windows. I got close-ups of the Biblical verses that were under each of the windows.

This is the altar area of the chapel, aka the chancel. Take note of the organ pipes on each side.

Here is a close up of the stained glass window in the chancel.
This is the back of the chapel, in the balcony - a view of the organ and more of the pipes. Also note the ship hanging - it is called the votive.
The history behind this votive: it is a model of a 15th century Flemish carrack. It is to serve as a reminder that God protects those in peril from the sea.

Be sure to stop by Red's post. She has a few more pix, some different from mine, that you will probably enjoy, too.

US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

Our walking tour ended at the US Naval Academy at noon, when all midshipmen participate in what is known as "formations." You should be able to see larger views of each of these photos by clicking on them. As you can see "formations" takes place in front of Bancroft Hall.

Here you can see the color guard coming from Bancroft Hall...

...presenting the colors...

...and colors recessing.

Naval Academy brass. You can visit Red's blog to see a video of formations, and you will hear a few of the tunes they played.

All recessing into Bancroft Hall.

Our trip to Annapolis, Maryland

Red and I spent Monday, the 27th of August, touring around Annapolis. We first took a guided walking tour of the historic area, given by one of the docents who represents the Visitors' Bureau.

This first photo is the rear view and back yard of the Governor's Mansion.

This is a photo of the Post Office.

This is the front of St. John's College.

This is the front view of the Governor's mansion.

These are first year cadets (plebes) polishing the brass rails at the State House.

And I think this was in the court yard across from the State House, with the columns saying "Equal Justice Under Law."