Take one brick out of a foundation, and it is barely noticeable. Take enough bricks out, and the entire building can crumble. This is happening to the rules that protect our nation's water, air, and natural resources—and it is bad news for the Chesapeake Bay and human health. Dozens of regulatory rollbacks have been proposed and finalized over the last few years. These rollbacks will strip protections for thousands of miles of wetlands and streams across the watershed, allow more air pollution that harms our health, disproportionately impact communities of...

From ship models to flags to swords, visitors will find these and more at the nation's oldest navy museum right here in Annapolis. Dr. Claude Berube, the Director of the Naval Academy Museum will join us to discuss the museum's collections and programs that people can access even in the COVID-19 environment. Registration Required. Cost: Free; Suggested Donation $15.

The Black Vote Mural Project Youth Conference is a virtual summit dedicated to the empowerment of Maryland’s youth. Your input is needed in the national dialogue of healing social ills and we are creating a space for you to take the lead in advocating for issues that affect your future. Now is the time to learn about how you can participate in democracy and be an agent of change in your community. Be encouraged to use your voice to advocate for the change you want to see; your voices counts!...

Celebrate summer by creating a mini potted succulent garden. This workshop was originally planned for Earth Day in April, so let’s continue where we left off and create miniature gardens all about positivity, motivation, and inspiration. Succulent gardens are easy to transplant and even easier to maintain, so this workshop is fun and suitable for all ages! ​For the safety of participants and staff, this workshop will be held outside with appropriate distancing, group sizes, and cleaning in accordance with CDC and local guidance. ​Members: $25 Non-Members: $30 (Become one today!) ​Pre-Registration...

In the era of our new normal we invite you to return to the Hammond-Harwood House museum for our special series that intersects the beauty of art through wellness based activities. In the first program Material Culture Mindfulness there will be a guided curator lecture by Rachel Lovett in the period rooms of the mansions to discuss the making of objects including ceramics, textiles, and furniture. It will be followed by a guided mindfulness breathing exercise in the historic second story ballroom to examine shapes, colors, and textures in the...

Tucked inside a now almost-forgotten set of maps once owned by famous London diarist Samuel Pepys is one of the most extraordinary maps of colonial English America. Created by a colonial merchant, planter, and diplomat named Augustine Herrman and commissioned by Lord Baltimore, Virginia and Maryland as it is Planted and Inhabited (1673) pictures the Mid-Atlantic in breathtaking detail, capturing its waterways, coastlines, and communities. This talk presented by Dr. Christian J. Koot uncovers the story of this map by tracing its Atlantic journey and explaining what it reveals about colonial...

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. We are delighted to announce a modified version of the beloved living history program: Revolutionary London Town! Examine the ideals of the American Revolution through a socially distanced, outdoor-only guided tour of the site. During the tour, you will learn about: the concerns of everyday citizens in London Town on the eve of revolution the ideals and aspirations of Beck, an enslaved woman working in London Town Elizabeth Ferguson, the local businesswoman enslaving Beck the concerns of those in maritime trades, as impending war...

This training is geared toward teachers, educators, and counselors. Led by industry leaders and scholars, this interactive workshop focuses on using the arts as an effective means to dismantle racial stereotypes and effectively strengthen minority communities. #BDMAntiRacism

While unprecedented social restrictions make CBF's bimonthly Brock Environmental Center Learning Series impossible to do in-person for the time being, the issues remain as important as ever.  So we are moving this popular series online, increasing the number of available seats—and making the program monthly! Ensuring the meaningful involvement of all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, or income is critical to ensuring equity for all. Join CBF and a panel of elected leaders and community advocates for perspectives on recent environmental justice victories around the Bay watershed. We will also...

Tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.

Anne Catharine Green became the publisher of the Maryland Gazette following her husband’s death, and her story would be inspiring in any era: a successful business woman operating in a man's world. Add in that this "Printer to the Province" gave birth to 14 children and her fuller story is revealed. Tune in to celebrate this remarkable Founding Mother to mark her 300th birthday and 2020: The Year of the Woman. Re-enactor Diane Rey will present an overview of Mrs. Green’s life as well as a vivid portrayal of the woman herself. Registration required. Cost: $15...

A walking tour of downtown Annapolis to learn about William Buckland’s life.  See firsthand his designs, and examples of his influence. Please note that the tour meets in front of St. Mary’s Church (109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401.) Price: $15 | Members: $10

Panelists: Zoe Johnson, Co- Chair, Annapolis City Dock Resiliency Workgroup Jason Toft, University of  Washington Chela Zabin, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) - San Francisco Branch Moderator: Kristen Minogue, SERC Tens of millions of Americans make their homes in coastal cities. How these cities adapt to rising seas will determine their futures in the 21st century. In our August webinar, three experts from cities on the East and West Coasts of the U.S. will share stories and ideas about how coastal communities can build resiliently in the face of sea level rise. Join us for...

The August 20 Wine & Dine in the Garden is currently sold out. To be added to the wait list, please email [email protected].  This summer, enjoy a unique opportunity to dine in the William Paca Garden, the crown jewel of Annapolis. The breathtaking 2-acre English garden, filled with romantic ambiance, is the perfect venue for an intimate al fresco dining experience. Extravagant food and wine, along with the unparalleled service of Ken’s Creative Kitchen, will create an unforgettable evening. Registration required. Cost: $150 per person Seatings will be available for parties...

This story is about strategic location on a great estuary, human interactions with rich natural resources, and the founding history of the United States. It is an evolving story built around the science of archaeology and the inferences of oral and written history for the 2,650-acre campus of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), 5 miles south of Annapolis and 25 miles east of Washington, DC. It relies upon volunteer citizen scientists who have been piecing together a fabric of place and time that is entirely local, yet it forms...

This training is geared toward teachers, educators, and counselors. Led by industry leaders and scholars, this interactive workshop focuses on using the arts as an effective means to dismantle racial stereotypes and effectively strengthen minority communities.  Click here to register. #BDMAntiRacism

Presented by the Maryland Commission for Women in partnership with The Foundation for the Maryland Commission for Women & The Maryland Commission on the Commemoration of ​the 100th Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. The theme of the Summit will be “From the Right to Vote to the Right to Lead.” It will begin with a keynote address, followed by a panel on the history of the Suffrage Movement in Maryland, and a panel discussion with women thought leaders in various...

From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture. In this session, you’ll whip up a Syllabub, a frothy cream dream with hard cider. You'll also explore the origins of Sangria, making an earlier version, Sangaree, with port wine and brandy. Participants must be 21+. For the safety of participants and staff, this event will be held outside with appropriate distancing, group sizes, and cleaning in accordance with CDC and local...

Please join a virtual lecture to commemorate the anniversary of the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, given by Owen Lourie, who has been heading the project at the Archives to identify the names of these brave Revolutionary War soldiers from Maryland. This talk chronicles the Maryland 400, the soldiers who saved George Washington's army at the Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776. It describes their actions, including their famous last stand against the British. It also follows the lives of some to the soldiers after the war, including a number from...

Alexander Hamilton has always been known as a central player in America’s early history, but the smash Broadway musical Hamilton has focused new attention on the life and career of this fascinating individual. This multimedia presentation draws on both Hamilton’s biography and his depiction on stage to examine his accomplishments, discuss his relationship with Aaron Burr, and reflect on the accuracy of the musical. It includes recordings from the musical's soundtrack and interviews with its creators. Join Historic Annapolis for this entertaining two-hour presentation with Dr. Dan Sherman (there will...

Some of the most well-known Colonial artists regularly worked in Annapolis. Join Curator of Collections, Robin Matty, for this intimate look not only at the people portrayed, but also the artists who painted them. Discover why prominent members of society desired to have their likenesses captured and displayed, and what some of these paintings reveal about the person. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members & Volunteers

In memory of the talented artist and a founder of the Hammond-Harwood House Museum, Winifred Gordon, this free series, open to the public, will have gallery talks on mediums including painting, ceramics, furniture making followed by a wellness activity. Arts, history, tradition, and heritage all come together in important and unexpected ways that can improve overall health. These programs connect to the art collection to improve participant’s physical health and mental well-being. Each program is 90-minute long. Capacity 20 people. Look at the painting by James Peale, The Mill  and...