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Annapolis was Once the "Athens of America"

In the 18th century, Annapolis was a crossroads for American political and cultural life.

01/16/2023

If You Lived Here

Annapolis was Once the "Athens of America"

Clip: Season 3 Episode 2 | 1m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

In the 18th century, Annapolis was a crossroads for American political and cultural life.

Long a center for sailing and oysters, Annapolis reached the height of its prominence in the 1770s - 1790s, when it was known as the "Athens of America." After decades as a crossroads for American political and cultural life, the city slipped into a century-long recession. The downturn served to stifle development and preserve much of the colonial architecture for which Annapolis is known today.

01/16/2023

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