In Annapolis, Md., the Past Is Always at Hand (NY Times)

From The New York Times:

By STEVE BAILEY
Published: August 22, 2008

From Alex Haley's "Roots" to Alan Shepard's space capsule, a tour of Maryland's capital runs deep into the nation's history.

Also see accompanying slide show and travel guide.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/travel/escapes/22american.html?ref=escapes