Orlando Ridout, IV
Orlando Ridout IV is an author, historic preservationist, and community activist who has lived in Anne Arundel County, Maryland his entire life. He is a direct descendant of John Ridout who arrived in Maryland in 1753 as the secretary to Horatio Sharpe, colonial governor of the colony. When the governor returned to England, John Ridout inherited Sharpe's beautiful estate, Whitehall. Ridout also built his own beautiful townhouse in Annapolis. The very strong sense of history and place has guided...See more
Orlando Ridout IV is an author, historic preservationist, and community activist who has lived in Anne Arundel County, Maryland his entire life. He is a direct descendant of John Ridout who arrived in Maryland in 1753 as the secretary to Horatio Sharpe, colonial governor of the colony. When the governor returned to England, John Ridout inherited Sharpe's beautiful estate, Whitehall. Ridout also built his own beautiful townhouse in Annapolis. The very strong sense of history and place has guided the Ridout family in Anne Arundel County ever since. Orlando was the director of the Maryland Historic Trust from 1962 - 1976 and the first state historic preservation officer from 1966 - 1976. He was also a founding member of what is now the Historic Annapolis Foundation. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1950 - 1962. In 1964, he helped to write the Anne Arundel County charter. See less
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