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...

In this science- and observation-focused program, children will explore the gardens and learn all about the trees that live at London Town. We’ll spend time discussing the differences between types of trees, and carry out a tree-themed experiment. ​ 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 guidance.​ $8 for member children grades 1 - 4 (become one today!). $10 for non-member children grades 1 - 4​. Pre-Registration Required. Maximum of 20 attendees

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 have moved this popular series online, increasing the number of available seats—and making the program monthly! Did you know that farmers are crucial partners for saving the Bay? It is estimated that widespread use of priority practices on Bay-region farms can reduce the amount of nitrogen pollution going into the Bay by as much as 60 percent. CBF works alongside the agriculture community...

In early Annapolis, Maryland, bound artisans labored in craft workshops, construction sites, public buildings, and domestic interiors. These bound artisans—including enslaved, indentured, and convict servants—comprised the majority of the labor force in Annapolis and elsewhere in the British Atlantic World. Annapolis’s great Georgian mansions, extant furnishings and artworks, and even the Maryland State Capitol building remain as products of bound laborers’ skill and expertise. Despite working for and with the city’s most famous free white artisans, most notably Charles Willson Peale, William Buckland, John Shaw, and William Faris, enslaved and...

Tune in to Facebook live and join Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts for a special livestreaming event. In the spirit of our Annual Arts Alive! event, they're sharing a performance and special presentation in lieu of our traditional gathering. The evening will include a live concert by award winning national recording artist and Maryland native Carronne Jones. WRNR's Rob Timm will serve as MC.

Join us for explorations of SERC research with our Science Saturdays. Bring the family for a day of hands-on activities alongside Smithsonian scientists Saturday, Sept 12: Human Impacts on the Environment Come learn about how humans are impacting the environment but also what we can do about it. Event Location: Mathias Lab on SERC campus Cost: FREE and open to all Location: Mathias Lab on SERC campus. We’ll show you where to park when you get here. Directions can be found on our website. Bring: You are welcome to bring your own...

In this science- and observation-focused program, children will explore the gardens and learn all about the trees that live at London Town. We’ll spend time discussing the differences between types of trees, and carry out a tree-themed experiment. ​ 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 guidance.​ $8 for member children grades 1 - 4 (become one today!). $10 for non-member children grades 1 - 4​. Pre-Registration Required. Maximum of 20 attendees

COME JOIN FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS FOR AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL Following CDC guidelines, the Ice Cream Social will be held outside on the museum grounds. Lots of space to spread out and enjoy. Yummy, wrapped novelty ice cream will be served. Social distancing and masks required. In addition: West River boat tours (weather permitting) from the Galesville Community Pier aboard the “Miss Hazard” a 36-foot tuck-stern bateau. Sign up at the museum, seating is limited. West River boat tours, Galesville Community Pier 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 pm Sponsored by the Galesville Heritage...

Maryland’s Eastern Shore was home to two American heroes of the first order in Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman and antislavery activist Frederick Douglass. In this presentation, award-winning writer and storyteller Jim Duffy shares keystone stories from the very different journeys those two took out of bondage and into the history books. Learn, too, about other, lesser known champions of freedom from here in our own backyard. Along the way, Duffy will share a few of the life lessons he learned while researching and writing the book. Tubman Travels: 32...

On Wednesday, September 16th, from 6pm to 8pm, the Maryland Lynching Truth & Reconciliation Commission will present, Lessons of Lynching, a panel to discuss the tragic circumstances, residual vestiges, and frightening reminders of the bigotry which allowed these acts to occur without redress in the 19th and 20th century history of our state. The panel will be moderated by Commissioner Carl Snowden.

This fall, enjoy a unique opportunity to dine al fresco at the William Paca Garden, the crown jewel of Annapolis. Experience a special four-course dinner on the tented terrace as you overlook the picturesque 2-acre English Garden. Extravagant food and wine, along with the unparalleled service of Ken’s Creative Kitchen, will create an unforgettable evening. Registration required. Limited seating available. Cost: $150 per person Seatings will be available for parties of 2, 4, or 6. Upon registration, you will be contacted to arrange your seating preferences.

Join Cabinetmaker Tony Lovett to explore the different furniture periods of the 18th century, as well as those individuals that had a lasting impact on the period’s furniture designs. Mr. Lovett will highlight key aspects of 18th century furniture and discuss their construction, as well as demonstrate the different methods and tools used for construction. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members and Volunteers

**MANDATORY for Fall 2020 Mini-Grant Applicants** Join the Four Rivers Heritage Area for this FREE workshop to learn all about the FY2021 Mini-Grant Process. Presentation by Carol Benson, Four Rivers Executive Director You will learn: • New Details • New Requirements • Key Application Pointers • Grant Agreement Details • How to Keep Grant Project Records • How to Close the Grant Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in applying for a Four Rivers Mini-Grant, and all others interested in grant management Best Practices When: Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 2:00 p.m....

Enjoy a seasonal concert to welcome Fall in the beautiful surroundings of the museum grounds. Relax in the pleasure gardens and be transported by the ornate sounds of the Baroque Era. Join early music specialists Elissa Edwards, soprano & Paula Maust, harpsichord as they perform striking cantatas by Handel and poetic songs by Purcell. Space is limited for the safety of the participants. Early booking is encouraged. Cash bar with beer and wine available. About Élan: The Élan Ensemble is in-residence at the Hammond-Harwood House and performs music from the 17th–19th centuries...

This fall, enjoy a unique opportunity to dine al fresco at the William Paca Garden, the crown jewel of Annapolis. Experience a special four-course dinner on the tented terrace as you overlook the picturesque 2-acre English Garden. Extravagant food and wine, along with the unparalleled service of Ken’s Creative Kitchen, will create an unforgettable evening. Registration required. Limited seating available. Cost: $150 per person Seatings will be available for parties up to 6. Upon registration, you will be contacted to arrange your seating preferences.

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 enjoy a variety of punch known as Fish House Punch, featuring rum and cognac. Explore the origins of the Mint Julep, originally a medicinal drink, just in time for the Derby and Preakness. 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...

Historic London Town's annual plant sale has moved to the fall because of the pandemic. Learn more about this great event and the member/volunteer pre-order here. ​Free for everyone. Members & volunteers receive 10% off (Become a member today) ​

This tour explores the fascinating life of acclaimed 18th century Scottish born cabinet maker John Shaw. The tour visits his workshop, church, and the homes of his clients. The tour meets at the Old Treasury Building in State Circle. Price: $15 | Members: $10

Learn how colonists illuminated their lives using fires, candles, and more; then, using tin punched lanterns as inspiration, create your own "tin" punched (aluminum) plate. Please note: This program is intended for children ages 5-12. 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.​ $10 for member children ages 5-12 (become one today!). $15 for non-member children ages 5-12.​ REGISTER HERE

Annapolis Green is bringing you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4, a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of and options for driving electric. EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change! Besides, they’re becoming pretty normal now… are less expensive than you think, stylish, and convenient. We think that’s pretty Kick Gas! EVs Hit the Avenue – 6 – 8 pm In the Maryland Avenue Recovery Zone, 4 to 6 EVs will be parked on the...

If you’ve visited a historic house museum in Annapolis, you’ve likely been introduced to the work of our city’s most famous cabinetmaker, John Shaw. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Shaw quickly established himself as the go-to furniture-maker for wealthy patrons in and around Annapolis, building and repairing pieces for noteworthy residents including William Paca, James Brice, and Charles Carroll. Examples of Shaw’s work can be found in museums and historic homes up and down the East Coast—from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to the Museum of Early Southern...

Join Annapolis Green for Kick Gas! as we bring you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4. We’re part of a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of driving electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change! And… they are perfectly normal, cheaper than you think, stylish and easy. We think that’s pretty Kick Gas!  On October 1 we’ll Zoom in and virtually showcase various models of the more than 40 plug-in...

Annapolis Green is excited to bring you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4, a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of and options for driving electric! EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change. Besides, they’re becoming pretty normal now, not to mention, stylish, convenient, and less expensive than you think! We think that’s pretty Kick Gas!  EVs Hit the Street – 4 – 9 pm In the West Street Recovery Zone, 4 to 6 EVs...

Historic Annapolis is pleased to announce a special living history event in the William Paca Garden on Saturday, October 3! While you stroll through the William Paca Garden, listen in as Mrs. Anne Catharine Green, printer of the Maryland Gazette, discusses her concerns about her children’s health with Mercy, who has experience in all manner of herbal treatments. Learn about the common remedies that were advertised in Maryland Gazette in the 1770s, and the plants that were used to heal colonists. Illnesses such as smallpox, whooping cough, and other ailments...

The Winifred Gordon Memorial Art and Wellness Series 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. Limited capacity. Learn about the...