Annapolis Senior Activity Center Celebrates 40 Years of Service and Community
The Annapolis Senior Activity Center marked its 40th anniversary last week, celebrating four decades of programs, activities and connections for area seniors. Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann joined seniors, staff and volunteers for the anniversary celebration at the center, located on Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park. During the celebration, Mayor Littmann reflected on the history of the building and its connection to generations of Black residents in Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County. Wiley H. Bates, for whom the property is named, was born into slavery and later became a successful Annapolis businessman and advocate for education. The school that carried his name eventually became the high school attended by generations of Black students from across Anne Arundel County. Several former students were among the seniors attending Wednesday’s anniversary celebration. After the school closed, the historic building remained...
