JULY FOURTH ANNAPOLIS INC

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt John Paul Jones' remains are interred in the crypt beneath the Naval Academy Chapel inside a sarcophagus made of 21 short tons of black and white Italian marble with bronze fittings.  The deck surrounding the crypt is inscribed the names of his ships: Bonhomme Richard, Alliance, Serapis, Ariel, Alfred, Providence, and Ranger.  Scotland-born John Paul Jones has long been heralded as the first Navy American War Hero, often called the "Father of the American Navy."  When he died in 1792 at the age of 45, Jones was originally laid to rest in an unmarked grave in France.  They were later identified exhumed and transferred back to the United States aboard the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) for a proper interment under the leadership of Ambassador General Horace Porter.

The United States Naval Academy Chapel, or the Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel, was constructed between 1904 and 1908 in the Beaux Arts style by Ernest Flagg.  The original design featured a Greek cross plan, with four equal transepts and a capacity of 1,200.  In 1938, renovations under architect Paul Philippe Cret, added a nave, which changed the shape to a Latin cross, and raised seating capacity to 2,500.  The chapel's copper dome, a focal point of not only the building and campus, but the city, with a cupola raising 193 feet above the main altar.

The United States Naval Academy, the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies, was established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft to educate midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Core.  Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the academy each summer.  About 1,000 midshipmen graduate and commission each year. The 338-acre campus, known as the "Yard," is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, and is home to  many historic sites, buildings and monuments.

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Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt Credit: wallyg

July Fourth Annapolis Inc is a non-profit organization located in Annapolis, MD that is dedicated to organizing and producing the annual Independence Day celebration in the city. The event is held on July 4th every year and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the state of Maryland and beyond.

The celebration includes a parade that begins at the intersection of Amos Garrett Boulevard and West Street and ends at City Dock, where a variety of activities and entertainment take place. The festivities feature live music performances, food vendors, and a fireworks display over the harbor.

July Fourth Annapolis Inc is responsible for organizing all aspects of the celebration, including booking entertainment, coordinating logistics, and fundraising. The organization relies heavily on the support of volunteers and community sponsors to make the event a success.

The annual celebration is a beloved tradition in Annapolis and has been taking place for decades. It is a family-friendly event that brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the birth of our nation. July Fourth Annapolis Inc is proud to continue this tradition and looks forward to many more years of providing a memorable Independence Day experience for the Annapolis community.

JULY FOURTH ANNAPOLIS INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ANNAPOLIS MD. US MID #8402400501

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 4,000 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

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JULY FOURTH ANNAPOLIS INC
617 RIDGELY AVE
ANNAPOLIS
MD
21401-1069

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MID # 8402400501
Name JULY FOURTH ANNAPOLIS INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 521927792
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 4,000
REVENUE 4,000
LAT/LONG 38.998324, -76.516297
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 702701
US Census Block: 2012