January 31: Andrew Och, Author, Documentarian   “Unusual for Their Time – On the Road with America’s First Ladies” Author’s book will be available for purchase Captain Avery Museum Winter Luncheon Series 2018 Our annual program begins January 24th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays through February 28th. Come hear our engaging speakers then enjoy a delicious meal of homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert, and beverages. Lecture begins promptly at 11:30. Please arrive early to find your seat. Series for Museum Members: $95; Non-Members $100 Individual Luncheons for Museum Members: $22;...

On Wednesday, January 31, at 12:00pm esteemed scholar and local historian Dr. Jean B. Russo will present:  Risking All in Early Maryland: Disease, Death, and Demography. English men and women who migrated to Maryland in the early 17th century gambled their very lives in the hope of creating a better future than they could expect in Britain. Profound challenges confronted both individuals and Maryland society as a whole: a hostile disease environment, a skewed sex ratio, the lack of protective kinship networks, and the absence of a stable social hierarchy. These challenges...