During its early history as a colonial capital city, Annapolis was considered the “Athens of America,” for its cultural and intellectual offerings, as well as its thriving social life. This small port town has gone by multiple names since it was founded, from the Puritan name “Providence” to “Anne Arundel’s Towne,” after the wife of…
Father’s Day is coming up and it’s the perfect time to get out and grill. Did you know that we have grills and picnic tables for residents to use here at The Beacon? The grills, located adjacent to the pool, are open all year round, so they’re ready whenever you’d like to enjoy an outdoor…
Sometimes it is difficult to make plans when you don’t want to leave your dog home alone for the day. Luckily, The Beacon is conveniently located near a…
When we think about Cinco de Mayo, we may picture parties and margaritas. But, what is the history behind the holiday? Many people think this holiday celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day, like the 4th of July in the United States, but Mexico’s real Independence Day is September 16th. On that day in 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo…