Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center Is a World-Class Arts Space Francis and Ann Marie Koenig first came to Calvert County in 1955 seeking a retreat from the pace of life in Washington, DC. They quickly fell in love with the area and in 1956 built a home in Long Beach overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Soon they became avid sailors and could often be found heading out of Flag Harbor Marina on their sailboat, Annmarie. They shared their love for the area with their family, taking their grandchildren for walks through the American Chestnut Land Trust on Parkers Creek. The couple purchased 30 acres of land in Solomons in 1960 as an investment opportunity. After three decades and many offers from developers, Francis began to see his investment as a unique opportunity to give something back to an area he loved. In 1991, the Koenigs donated the property to Calvert County with the intention that it be developed into a sculpture park. Named after Mrs. Koenig, the Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center has grown into a world-class arts space that continues to dazzle with thought-provoking exhibits and family-friendly events. For more information please visit www.annmariegarden.org/.
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