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The two RV Gypsies and friends
at the United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland
in 2013 and 2019

Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, 26 miles south of Baltimore and about 33 miles east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The city was the temporary capital of the United States in 1783-84 and the site of the Annapolis Peace Conference, held in November 2007, at the United States Naval Academy. Annapolis is the home of St. John's College.

USA map showing location of MarylandMap of Maryland showing location of Arimde; County

animated History bookThe United States Naval Academy (also known as USNA, Annapolis, or Navy) is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland. Established in 1845 under Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, it is the second-oldest of the United States' five service academies, and educates officers for commissioning primarily into the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The 338-acre campus is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn at the confluence of the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay, approximately 33 miles east of Washington, D.C. and 26 miles southeast of Baltimore, Maryland. The entire campus is a National Historic Landmark and home to many historic sites, buildings, and monuments.

Everyone 18 and older must have a photo ID. Only vehicles with USNA IDs, DoD stickers or handicapped tags may enter Naval Academy grounds. The Visitor Center is the first stop on a visit to the undergraduate college of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Information specialists welcome visitors to view the 13-minute film, Call to Serve, and to take a guided walking tour with a professional, certified guide.

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Below: The entrance on April 3, 2019. Although the two RV Gypsies did not explore the grounds on this date, Karen Duquette wanted her photo taken at the entry, just because she had served in the U.S. Navy - just not here of course.

Karen Duquete at entry sign at United States Naval Academy Annapolis
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In 2013 just Barbara Stern and Karen Duquette took a quick tour here. But in 2019, Barbara and Bob Stern gave the two RV Gypsies a more extensive tour of this U.S. Naval Academy.

Below: The entrance September 26, 2013 and again on April 3, 2019

United States Navel Academy sign 2013
entry sign at United States Naval Academy Annapolis 2019

Inside The United States Naval Academu in Annapolis, Maryland.

Below: Barbara Stern and Karen Duquette in September 2013

Below: Ben Stern and Lee Duquette in April 2019

Barbara Stern and Karen Duquette Bob Stern and Lee Duquette

In 2013: Bill the Goat is the mascot of the United States Naval Academy. The mascot is a live goat and is also represented by a costumed midshipman. There is also a bronze statue of the goat just inside Gate 1, the main gate to the Academy grounds. This statue also plays a role in "Army Week" traditions.

The Navey Moscot sign Billy the Goat Mascot
Billy the Goat Mascot
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Below: April 3, 2019: Commodore John Barry, Commission Number One United States Navy

.Commodore John Barry marker
former ice rink
Lee Duquete and BOb Stern Barbara and Bob Stern and Lee Duquette

Below: Wright B-1 Flyer replica and informational sign

Wright B-1 Flyer informational sign
Wright B-1 Flyer replica Wright B-1 Flyer replica
Wright B-1 Flyer replica model ship over the entry doors
United People Memorial Beautiful posts and walkway to the students quarters
E Pluribus Unum plaque Olympia Plaque and eagle
Capitol Building cherry blossoms
Capitol Building Capitol Building
cherry blossoms
flower flower
flower Stone Cannon Ball
United States Naval Academy flag September 12,1857 monument

It is said that students like to be photographed on these stairs at graduation time.

most photographed place most photographed place
Lee Duquete and Barbara Stern with a big anchor Barbara Stern and Karen Duquette with a big ancho

Below: Magnolia Tree Bulb seed pod and a Magnolia tree

Magnolia bulb Magnolia tree

Buchanan House - Residence of the Superintendent

Buchanan House - Residence of the Superintendent

Below: Sign about John Paul Jones and the doorway down to John Paul Jones' crypt.

John Paul Jones information doorway to John Paul Jones' crypt
John Paul Jones' crypt John Paul Jones' crypt
John Paul Jones' crypt sign

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