Invited as a “guest of the nation” by president. Webannapolis's star faded so much so fast that when the british fleet raided the chesapeake bay in 1813 and 1814, the invaders ignored the state capital entirely. Webon september 7, 1825, a tearful marquis de lafayette embraced president john quincy adams after delivering a farewell speech at the entrance to the white. Webhistoric annapolis | 18 pinkney street, annapolis, md 21401 | 410. 267. 7619. Historic annapolis grew out of a grassroots effort to preserve the outstanding architectural legacy.
