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Good morning, Annapolis. Did you hear about the Annapolis man who ordered Maryland style crabcakes while on vacation on the Outer Banks? The judge sentenced him to 30 years without Old Bay and a lifetime ban from the Boatyard Bar & Grill.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Viral restaurant video

• Naval Academy change of leadership ceremony

• Something for our golfing readers

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

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THE DIGEST

Do you know these landmarks?

Large-letter postcards (what inspired the above billboard) were all the rage in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. They aren’t so popular now, but we absolutely love what Historic Annapolis did with this billboard at City Dock. For those keeping track, it’s definitely better than the giant dead bug.

Now, who knows all the landmarks? Keep your score and scroll down for answers and fun facts.

A: Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. A full-time keeper lived on it at all times until 1986.

N: St. Anne’s Church. One of the original 30 Anglican parishes in the province (not state) of Maryland.

N: William Paca House & Garden. Mr. Paca himself designed almost the entire thing.

A: Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum. Might be the toughest on this list. Harriet Tubman’s name was added to the masthead last November.

P: Black-eyed Susan. Maryland’s state flower since 1918. Also known as rudbeckia hirta or yellow coneflower.

O: Skipjack Wilma Lee. Dredged the Bay for oysters for 55 years. Was converted to a pleasure boat in the 90s. Now does daily tours and charters for the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

L: Naval Academy Chapel. One of 12 National Historic Landmarks in Anne Arundel County. John Paul Jones (the Father of the American Navy) is buried in the basement (in probably the coolest crypt ever).

I: Shoreline. As far as I can tell, this isn’t anywhere particular. Think of it like a free space in Bingo.

S: Main Street & State House. A digital illustration inspired by an iconic photo by travel and landscape photographer Sean Pavone.

Good Morning America filming in Annapolis on Thursday 🎬

Annapolis is getting ready for its close-up! Good Morning America is rolling into town for its “America the Beautiful: 50 States in 50 Weeks” series. Annapolis is its seventh stop, as the series films in the order the states joined the Union. This Thursday, correspondent Morgan Norwood will visit historic Middleton Tavern to sample Maryland crabcakes and orange crush mocktails with owner Sophia Hardesty. Before you ask . . . filming is closed to the public. Middleton’s was chosen for its rich history — it opened in 1750 and once welcomed George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

Morgan will also chat with Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw — recently named Maryland Woman of the Year for her environmental rights and African American history advocacy. Angela helped open the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Dorchester County.

📺 Watch live this Thursday on ABC between 7–9 AM. ($)

Leadership change at AMM

After 12.5 years at the helm, Alice Estrada is stepping down as President and CEO of the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park. Her tenure has been incredibly fruitful both with intangible results like making AMM one of the most well-known nonprofits in town and tangible ones like increasing revenue and student participation sixfold, securing over $5 million in funding for capital improvements, acquiring both a 12-acre park (the Park Campus) and the skipjack Wilma Lee, along with many awards and industry recognitions.

• It’s unclear what’s next for Alice or who will replace her.

Borgschulte to relieve Davids on Friday

Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette Davids will be properly relieved by Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte in a change of command ceremony on Friday. It is invite-only but will be streamed at 2 PM for those interested.

• The Naval Academy Superintendent is similar to a president or chancellor at a civilian university.

In an unusual break from protocol, Davids (Class of 1989) won’t be doing whatever it is retired admirals do. While being superintendent is a terminal post by law (which means you retire when it’s over), she’s been nominated to serve as the next Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, Strategy, and Warfighting Development at the Pentagon.

Borgschulte (Class of 1991), meanwhile, is crossing his fingers for a helicopter ride to avoid 95/beltway traffic as he leaves his post as Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Theater Talk Tuesday 🎭

⚗️ Classic Theatre of Maryland presents The Imaginary Invalid Tuesdays 7:30 PM. Enjoy this outrageous comedy about a hypochondriac’s rebellious love-struck daughter, in the outdoor courtyard of Reynolds Tavern.

🕳️ Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre presents Groundhog Day Through August 31. ASGT closes out its 2025 season with this musical adaptation of the ‘80s comedy about a weatherman stuck reliving Feb. 2 over and over again.

🧅 Children’s Theatre of Annapolis presents Shrek the Musical Jr. Coming August 15–16. Participants in CTA’s Production Summer Camp perform this hilarious stage spectacle featuring everyone’s favorite ogre.

🎃 Talent Machine Company presents Cinderella August 15-24. See the classic fairytale brought to musical life by performers age 7-14 in this Rodgers & Hammerstein favorite.

Coming up…

🎩 Colonial Players presents An Ideal Husband Opening Sept. 5. Colonial Players opens its new season with this witty Oscar Wilde comedy about a politician trying to hide his sordid past.

🌥️ Compass Rose Theater presents Annie Opening Sept. 19. The Compass Rose season begins with this family-friendly musical about a plucky orphan who knows the sun’ll come out tomorrow.

CRAB Cup sets sail on Saturday ⛵️

The countdown is on for the CRAB Cup, the Eastport Yacht Club’s annual pursuit race, shore party, and fundraiser for Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating — aka CRAB, and its efforts to support ALS research. This Saturday, participants on sailboats and powerboats alike will take to the waterways for some friendly competition, followed by a family-friendly gathering at Eastport Yacht Club with live music by United Jazz Ensemble and food from Boatyard Bar & Grill.

If this is the kind of fun and philanthropy that fills your sails with wind, don’t worry — it’s not too late to be part of it. Registration for the race is open through tomorrow (Wednesday) and you can still get tickets to the shore party.

The PGA Tour is nearby

Serious golfers, this is fore you. And while no, this isn’t in Annapolis, sometimes we break our rules. Only for extra cool stuff like pro golf and peeking inside one of Maryland’s best private clubs.

The PGA Tour is in Baltimore this weekend, with the top 49 FedEx Cup players standings at the private Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills. The star-studded field includes golf’s biggest names: Scottie Sheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and many more. Caves Valley last hosted the BMW Championship in 2021, with Patrick Cantlay taking home the trophy at 27-under par.

So what are the ticket options?

Practice day is the cheapest option with tickets from $38–63. Tournament day tickets start at $113.50. And for the VIPs among us, hospitality packages (with climate control, private restrooms, and food/beverages) range from $220 all the way to $1,260 per day. Get tickets.

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WEATHER

Tuesday

85 🌡️ 75 | 🌤️ | 9% | 💨 SSE 9 mph (7 knots)

Wednesday

83 🌡️ 72 | ⛅ | 24% | 💨 S 7 mph (7 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 80ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

🌳 🎵 = Outdoor Concert

Tuesday

49 West | Seth Mitchell & Friends | 7:30–9:30 PM
🌳🎵 Chronic Sailing’s Tunesday | Shelby Morgan | 6–8:30 PM
Maryland Hall | The Wood Brothers w/ Mason Via | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Middleton Tavern | Annapolis Songwriters Showcase | 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Pirates Cove | Chapter3 | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Donavon Frankenreiter w/ Christina Holmes | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Suzy & Shaun | 8 PM

Wednesday

49 West | Pam & Paula Classical Duo | 5–7 PM
49 West | Songbird Collective | 7:30–10 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Ryan Watkins  | 5–8 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Seth Kibel & The Kleztet | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Michael K | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Chris Diller | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM

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