MAY 25-26: NAVAL ACADEMY AT ANNAPOLIS

May 25-26:  The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis was founded in 1845.  It is a four year academy established to train officers for commissioning in the US Navy and Marine Corps.  Today, it occupies 338 acres and the entire campus is a National Historic Landmark.

There is so much to see that we spent two days touring the Academy and could have spent a few more as well.  We spent over three hours on the official tour and many more on our own.

  The following is a small sampling of the many impressive and well preserved buildings.

An example of one of the senior officers' homes.

There was a major exhibit at the Academy on the War of 1812 while we were there.

It was also graduation week at the Academy.  This new graduate happily posed for me.

As a former submariner, the Captain posed in front of the monument to all submariners who have given their lives during war.

The tomb of John Paul Jones-A sailor born in Scotland who became the most well-known naval fighter in the American Revolution.  He is considered by many to be the "Father of the US Navy".  This magnificent marble and bronze sarcophagus was donated by the French Government.