Welcome to Eastport

Welcome to Eastport. . , Eastport's distinctive history, character, and identity grew from maritime roots. Marinas in Eastport that now serve pleasure boaters were once filled with wooden boats. So crowded was the shoreline, it was said that an enterprising cat would flit from boat to boat and skirt the entire peninsula without getting its feet wet., Once a separate town, Eastport was annexed to Annapolis in 1951. Nevertheless, it retains a distinct local flavor and spirit. We invite you to explore Eastport's rich, diverse history through the 14 stops on this self-guided tour., [Captions:] , The popular yellow flags with the motto "We like it this way" first flew in 1998. To offset the potential loss to businesses from a temporary bridge closure, the community created the mock "Maritime Republic of Eastport" and declared independence from Annapolis., The 1880s view of the Horn Point peninsula shows the distinctive mix of Eastport: boatyards on the shore, buildings in the middle, and farmland beyond., Eastport Emerges , The town of Eastport took shape after the Civil War. In 1868, the land was divided into lots and sold to both Black and White families, mainly watermen and workers from the Naval Academy. Maritime industries grew and by the 1920s, the town was flourishing., In the latter part of the 20th century, oyster and crab harvests waned and traditional wooden workboats gave way to modern fiberglass pleasure boats. Eastport's working past gave way to gentrification., As you tour the Eastport peninsula, you can still see hints of Eastport's past. To discover more, visit the Annapolis Maritime Museum at the Back Creek end of Second Street or visit www.amaritime.org., [Captions:] , The farmland of the Horn Point peninsula was divided into lots in 1868. Today the streets are numbered in the opposite directions of those on this plat., Arnie Gay's Yacht Yard, established after World War II on this site, was one of the first marinas tailored for pleasure boaters rather than work boats.