Washington strolls city once again

Historic figure talks with school kids, history fans

By EARL KELLY, Staff Writer

Published 11/18/09

Yes, fellow citizens, that tall man you saw last night promenading around State Circle in Annapolis while wearing a blue and buff lieutenant general's uniform and a sword was none other than George Washington.

Earl Kelly - The Capital
TOP: George Washington, portrayed by actor Dean Malissa, tells students in an after-school program what life was like in the 18th century, and why he, a loyal Englishman, rebelled against mother country Great Britain: 'Our lordly masters in Great Britain started reaching into our purses and stripping us of our rights as Englishmen.'
BOTTOM: Dean Malissa, in his role as George Washington, addresses the the crowd from the steps for the Calvert House, with his valet and ceremonial guards.

The commanding officer of the Continental Army and first president of the United States was here to visit the town where, as a young man in the mid-1700s, he enjoyed all kinds of sporting events - and lost substantial sums at the horse races and gaming tables.

"Reynolds Tavern," he said at one point while standing on the steps of St. Anne's Church. "It is all coming back to me...

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Again? - 2009-11-18 21:30:13

"Washington strolls city once again" - Great, just what this city needs now - Zombies.

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William Cooke - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Neutral

WWGWT? - 2009-11-18 14:12:10

What would GW think?
If he actually was able to again walk the streets of Annapolis and could truely voice his opinion ...
Would he be content or upset with how we turned out?
Would he be proud or ashamed of the City of Annapolis, the State of Maryland the United States of America as it is today?

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fred flinstone - Severna Park, MD - Karma: Excellent