In honor of Preservation Month, Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section just installed another new historic wayside sign at the Rising Sun Inn, an 18th-century tavern standing on Generals Highway! During the installation, the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn received the County’s 2022 Preservation Stewardship Award in recognition of this organization’s tremendous efforts in restoring and maintaining this important historic structure.

This non-profit group of volunteers embodies Preservation Month’s theme of “People Saving Places.” The Friends of the Rising Sun Inn is an organization that has a long track record and has demonstrated for decades that they are capable and conscientious stewards of this historic building. Recently, they restored the Inn’s second floor space to allow increased access to the public through expanded tours and unique events that highlight local history. Their committed volunteers have helped the organization successfully maneuver the myriad challenges of the pandemic by adapting programming to include structured tickets and virtual events. They have proven to have great initiative over the years, always maintaining the highest standards in their treatment of the historic property, and continue to actively pursue innovative ways to interpret the property for the public. 

Anne Arundel County thanks all the members of the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for their passion and commitment to this important historic landmark in Maryland. Learn more at https://www.risingsuninn.org/

Contributed by Stacy Poulos, Archaeological Sites Planner, Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Section