Belvoir, human settlement in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Belvoir is a large two-story brick house with a T-shaped design located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The structure was built between the 18th and 19th centuries using brick, stone, and wood, reflecting different architectural styles from multiple periods.
The house was likely built around 1736 and was owned by prominent local families, including the grandmother of Francis Scott Key. Later, it served as a military encampment for Generals Washington and Lafayette during the Revolutionary War.
The name Belvoir comes from French and means "beautiful view," reflecting the property's elegant location. Today, visitors can see traces of a complicated past shaped by wealthy families and enslaved people, whose stories are gradually being uncovered through archaeological research and documentation.
The property is easy to reach by car and has parking available for visitors. The grounds are open and allow for peaceful walks around the historic buildings.
Archaeological excavations uncovered the remains of a stone slave barracks from the late 1700s, offering insights into the daily lives of enslaved people at the site. These discoveries have brought attention to individual stories, such as that of Cinderella, whose escape attempt with Abraham Brogden was documented in 1848.
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