The Alderton Journal
Stories from the Chesapeake
Seasonal guides, local discoveries, and the rituals that make Annapolis unforgettable.
The Alderton Journal
Seasonal guides, local discoveries, and the rituals that make Annapolis unforgettable.
Water & Sailing · April 12, 2024
When the forsythia blooms and the water temperature rises above 55°F, the Chesapeake is reborn. Here is how to spend three days on the bay from our dock.
Food & Dining · June 3, 2024
Blue crab season officially runs April through December in Maryland, but August is when it is sublime. Here is how our kitchen team chooses crabs, steams them, and why Old Bay matters.
Travel · September 22, 2024
Within 90 minutes of The Alderton, Maryland’s forests turn extraordinary shades of scarlet and amber. Three drives for three different kinds of autumn morning.
Food & Dining · October 8, 2024
Maryland’s wine country sits less than an hour from Annapolis, and the Chesapeake oyster harvest peaks in October. Here is how to combine both in 48 hours.
History · March 5, 2024
From the State House to the Naval Academy to the Colonial waterfront, Annapolis packs more intact 18th-century architecture per block than almost any city in America.
Romance · January 18, 2024
Annapolis is one of the most romantic cities on the East Coast. Here are the locations, the moments, and the Alderton arrangements that make the answer yes.
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