By Michelle Doell
Chances are when you hear the House of the Rising Sun this is what you think of.
But in Crownsville, the House of the Rising Sun is a rare 18th century dwelling.
If you live in Crownsville, you may have driven by this home and didn't realize the history behind it.
According to the National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, the first section of the house was built in 1753 by Edward Baldwin. He acquired 244 acres for planting. In 1784, Henry Baldwin added on to the home. Henry served in the 3rd Regiment, Maryland Line during the Revolutionary War. The Baldwin's plantation supplied the Continental Army with tobacco. The shipments were shipped on the south shore of the Severn River.
The house was a tavern in 1785. Its location on the road (now called Generals Highway) between Annapolis and Baltimore made it a popular stop. Dennis Griffin put the tavern on his 1794 map. In 1795, Augustine Gambrill took over the tavern.
Richard and Mary Canton took over the property in 1816. The house changed hands several other times and fell into disrepair. In 1916 the Daughters of the American Revolution Anne Arundel Chapter bought the house and restored it. They now use it as their headquarters.
The home is open for tours to the public on the second Sunday every month from 1 to 4pm. It's worth the time to go see it if you get the chance!
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