Queen Anne Ball

he Queen Anne Ball kicked-off the year-long celebration of the 300th anniversary of the granting of Annapolis’ Royal Charter.

As the vanguard of the idea that democracy should flourish in the colonies, the Royal Charter was granted on December 8, 1708, giving democracy and its system of governance to the city of Annapolis.

In recognition of this historic event, a festive ball in honor of Queen Anne was held.

The Loews Annapolis Hotel was transformed into a castle where guests were greeted by Queen Anne. Herald trumpets filled the air, town criers announced all guests as they arrived, and knights and their ladies, entertainers, and the Queen’s court attended to loyal subjects as they drank, dined - about the menu - and danced to the sounds of Radio City. There also was a silent art auction featuring works by over 50 area artists. Featured items included paintings, photographs, illustrations and pottery.

Proceeds from this once-in-a-lifetime gala will fund celebratory and cultural Annapolis Alive! events throughout the year.

Attire was black tie or festive colonial costume.

<< Photos of the Ball >>

Many guests availed themselves of the services of ASI photos who were at the Queen Anne Ball to take formal and candid pictures of guests to commemorate the momentous occasion. A portion of the picture proceeds will benefit the exciting year of Annapolis Alive! events.

If you missed the ball, you can still donate to Annaolis Alive! Please see below.

Participation levels:

Diamond - $500 Per person ($425 tax deductible) One ticket to dance and dine with Queen Anne on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 One privately led tour of historic Annapolis, Fall 2007 One ticket for a beautiful Chesapeake cruise aboard Watermark’s Catherine Marie. Date: September 19, 2007	Emerald - $300 Per person ($225 tax deductible) One ticket to dance and dine with Queen Anne on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 One privately led tour of historic Annapolis, Fall 2007
Sapphire - $150 Per person ($75 tax deductible) One ticket to dance and dine with Queen Anne on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007	Pearl (100% tax deductible) For those who cannot attend but would love to help support the exciting year of Annapolis Alive! events with a donation

To make a donation by check, please send check to:

Queen Anne Ball
Annapolis Community Foundation
P.O. Box 5736
Annapolis, MD 21403

Make checks payable to: Annapolis Community Foundation (ACF). Please reference “Queen Anne Ball” on the memo line of the check. The ACF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

For more information, please contact Debbie Siebert at 443 994-2554 or email Debbie Siebert.

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Queen Anne Ball Committee

Anna E. Greenberg, Chair
Sallie Abeles
Ruth Anderson Coggeshall
Joanna Baker
Karen Engelke
Pam Finlay
Faith Goldstein Cunitz
Manelle Martino
Veronica Meneely
Jennifer Navabi
Debbie Siebert
Susan Steckman

Queen Anne Ball Sponsors

	Specs, Inc.
Cakes and Confections Gourmet Bakery
	Annapolis Community Foundation		Capital Teas

 

 

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