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BRINGING EDUCATION TO LIFE

WITH MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, DESTINATION EDUCATION SM BY WATERMARK ® CREATES ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCES IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA

Watermark’s heartfelt enthusiasm for the area it calls home has remained the same for more than 50 years. In that time, Watermark has provided field trips for hundreds of thousands of students. From period-attired tour guides to customized STEM cruises, Watermark brings education to life and is beloved by teachers and students alike. Watermark’s most popular Annapolis field trip combines a historic walking tour with a narrated boat cruise.

EDUCATING COLONIAL STROLL

A period-attired guide leads students past historic homes and mansions, explaining about life in the 18th century and the important figures that helped make Annapolis and Maryland what it is today. The tour includes the Maryland State House, where George Washington resigned as Commander-in-Chief.

EXPERIENCE THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY

Students experience the sights and sounds of the U.S. Naval Academy, home to more than 4,000 midshipmen, on this 90-minute tour of the Yard, which includes building interiors and historic landmarks like Bill the Goat and the crypt of John Paul Jones.

ANNAPOLIS HARBOR & U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY CRUISE

On this educational 40-minute narrated boat ride, students learn more about the history of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis’ role as a historic seaport, the region’s waterways, and local ecology.

Explore Baltimore

Watermark offers a variety of experiences in Baltimore with its vast network of partners, including the National Aquarium and the B&O Railroad Museum. This popular choice highlights the city’s rich history.

National Anthem Cruise

This hour-long cruise in Baltimore delves into the War of 1812, Maryland’s role in securing American independence, and the creation of the Star-Spangled Banner as Fort McHenry was under siege by the British.

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