Maritime Republic of Eastport (The MRE)

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The Maritime Republic of Eastport was founded in 1998 when we seceded from Annapolis. Our goal is community and fun above all! Up the Republic! And we do.
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Our premier events are the Annapolis-Eastport Tug of War and the .05K Bridge Run. Like any great movement, the concept for the Maritime Republic of Eastport began in a local pub over a couple mugs of b**r. The prime mission was to find a creative way to promote and encourage the patronage of Eastport businesses that were destined to be hurt by the Maryland State Highway Administration's shutting down for repair of the drawbridge connecting mainland Annapolis with the Eastport peninsula. Read about Eastport's history. The citizens of Eastport took advantage of their isolation to sever their social, political and economic ties as well - tongue in cheek - in celebration of our eclectic and quirky neighborhood.

“We like it this way” is our motto. The goal was to foster a spirit of independence and merriment in a manner befitting the character of Eastport and at the same time, to celebrate Eastport's proud heritage and quality of life. So the Maritime Republic of Eastport was founded on Super Bowl Sunday, 1998, when patriots residing on the Horn Point peninsula rose up in revolt against the snobbish suppression of "Annapolis Proper" across the harbor. Since that time, MRE has become a force in the community, doing good for the community and having fun at the same time. MRE meetings and activities are open to all.

11/02/2026

Join us this Thursday for our Shirt Folding Party & Team Shirt Pickup. Grab your team’s shirts, lend a hand folding, and help us get ready for Saturday’s Tug of War!

📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 6 to 8 pm
📍 Eastport Democratic Club

A little folding, a little mingling, a whole lot of Tug spirit. See you there! ⚓

10/31/2026

The Tug is going BIG! 📺⚓️

For the first time ever, we’re bringing a BIG SCREEN to the Tug of War so you can see more of the action!

Made possible by our sponsors:
Erica Baker Group | Sotheby’s International Realty
E.Y.C. Eastport Yacht Club

🚁 Tug drone operated by Full Send Frames

📲 Download the Where in Annapolis app for updates on each tug heat.

See you at the rope on November 7!

10/28/2026

War has been declared. 🏴‍☠️

Annapolis, we’ll see you at the other end of the rope next weekend.

Up the Republic! 💛

📸 Glenn A. Miller Photography

10/26/2026

10/24/2026

Public spots still open to join the Tug! Sign up at https://themre.org or in the Where In Annapolis mobile app!

10/24/2026

The flag is flying. The challenge stands. Eastport is ready to PULL! ⚓️

Tug of War Spirit Week is still going strong, and we’re keeping the Republic rallied. Keep those flags flying, round up your crew, and get ready to put some Eastport muscle behind that rope.

Annapolis, consider yourselves warned. 😉

UP THE REPUBLIC!

10/23/2026

Before there can be a Tug, Eastport must first declare WAR!

Join us this Monday as we rally at Federal House before storming the streets of Annapolis to confront City Hall. Will they answer our demands? Or will it be WAR?!

📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Federal House Bar & Grille | 22 Market Space

Break out your MRE gear, wave those flags, and be part of a tradition that makes Eastport unlike anywhere else!

In honor of Spirit Week, we're digging deeper into the archives! For decades, the Maritime Republic of Eastport has marched on City Hall, bringing grievances, flags, and enough revolutionary spirit to keep Annapolis on its toes.

And this Monday, we're doing it again!

UP THE REPUBLIC! ⚓️

Address

Annapolis, MD
21403

Telephone

+12408760360

Website

http://www.themre.org/

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