Join Annapolis Green outside Maryland Hall, near the stick sculpture known as “Old Home Place” and talk with those who have taken the leap to drive electric. We’ll have various models of EVs and their drivers are happy to answer questions. You will also be able to see the charging stations at Maryland Hall that are free to use. Always Ice Cream Company’s truck will be on hand with cool treats for purchase and enjoyment at Maryland Hall’s picnic tables or under the sculpture. Click on the link to see...

Please note: If you previously registered for the March 2021 lecture, you will need to re-register for the August lecture. Join Michael K. Day, Senior Vice President, Capital Projects at Historic Annapolis, as he offers a behind-the-scenes look at the daunting task of researching, investigating, and painstakingly restoring one of the most iconic 5-part colonial mansions in Annapolis. Mostly shrouded in mystery for decades, the James Brice House Restoration Project will allow it to be open to the public like it never has before. The ultimate goal of this state-of-the-art restoration is to return both the...

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, we'll try a new take on an old favorite with cherry bounce, then concoct a ratafia, a fruity liquor with hints of fruit and almond. ALLERGEN ALERT: TREE NUTS ​$25 for members and $30 for non-members.​ Participants must be 21+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

Did you know? Coffeehouses aren’t new to Annapolis! Yes, even in the era of Mr. Paca, coffeehouses were a place to meet. Mary Howard, proprietress of the Maryland Coffeehouse will be setting up shop at Hogshead Tavern on Saturday, September 4. Learn more about the social hotspots that were 18th-century coffeehouses and taverns from Mrs. Howard, as she displays some of the tools of her trade. Cost: Free (donations welcome)

The Odenton Heritage Society continues its 150 celebration with an Open House. The museum presents more than 150 years of Odenton history. Admission and tours are free.

Join London Town in celebrating our 50th anniversary with lectures highlighting our past and future. London Town was the site of Anne Arundel County’s largest archaeological excavation. Join C. Jane Cox, Chief of Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Division and the head of the Lost Towns Project, as she discusses what her team has discovered all around the county.​ Free for members and $10 for non-members.​ Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

Join Historic Annapolis as we commemorate September as International Underground Railroad Month with a presentation by Dr. Richard Bell discussing two amazing women, Harriet Tubman and Harriet Beecher Stowe. “So you’re the little lady who started this great war!” said President Abraham Lincoln in the fall of 1862 when he finally met Harriet Beecher Stowe. This “little lady” was the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a roller-coaster anti-slavery novel that had become a huge best-seller after its publication in 1852. Lincoln, and many other people at the time, believed that Stowe’s novel...

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to explore autumn! This month we’ll learn how plants and animals get ready for the winter with observation hikes, games, and activities to discover fall from treetop to forest floor.​ $8 for member children ages 6 - 12 (become one today!) $10 for non-member children ages 6 - 12 ​Pre-registration is required. Limited availability.

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to explore autumn! This month we’ll learn how plants and animals get ready for the winter with observation hikes, games, and activities to discover fall from treetop to forest floor.​ $8 for member children ages 6 - 12 (become one today!) $10 for non-member children ages 6 - 12 ​Pre-registration is required. Limited availability.

Hosts: Presented by The Maryland State Archives in collaboration with The Enoch Pratt Free Library and The Maryland Four Centuries Project Speakers: Professors Isaac Shearn and Elgin Klugh Location: Online Event Laurel Cemetery was incorporated in 1852 as the first nondenominational cemetery for African Americans in Baltimore, quickly becoming a popular place of burial across Black Baltimore’s socioeconomic spectrum. After changing ownership several times, the last owners failed to maintain the property and declared bankruptcy in 1952. The cemetery was demolished in 1958 to make room for the development of...

September 9 Michael McHenry Tribe (Soul, Psychedelic, & Funk-Rock) The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the sumer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.  

September 10th Biondi Family Band AcoustiCafe Join the Free Friday Night Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm! End your week on a high note and rock in the weekend with our new 2021 line-up. It’s a family-friendly setting right here in Cape St. Claire on the Broadneck Penisula. You can walk, bike, or drive over to hear great tunes, enjoy friends, and relax. So pack up the blankets, grab some snacks, and head over. Each event features local artists. Two groups/bands perform each night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm....

The Maryland Historical Trust, working in partnership with The Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc., proudly presents the 30th Annual Workshop in Archaeology. Our keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Richard J. Dent, recently retired Associate Professor of Anthropology at American University. Dr. Dent will regale us with tales of his decades of research in Potomac Valley archaeology. Other offerings will include hands-on workshops in photogrammetry, soils analysis and coring, identification of historic ceramics, open-source (i.e. "free") GIS software, use of the Atlatl, and the Certified Archaeological Technician (CAT) Prehistoric...

It’s the summer of 1776, and the First Maryland Regiment, under the command of General William Smallwood, are getting ready to leave their family, friends and sweethearts in Annapolis. Several weeks later, the Regiment will provide cover for the retreat of American troops at the Battle of Long Island. As the last to leave the battlefield, their bravery and their sacrifice will come to be known as the “Maryland 400." Visit Pinkney Street and meet the men as they prepare to leave Annapolis and head into battle, watch them drill...

Join Ballet Theatre of Maryland for An Afternoon of Romance in the gardens at the Hammond-Harwood House Museum. This program will feature a selection of dances for two or three dancers, centering on underlying themes of relationships and love portrayed through the beauty of classical ballet. This is a VIP event with special pricing for BTM and Hammond Harwood House subscribers/members. Wine is included in the ticket price. For questions call 410-263-4683 extension 10 or email [email protected]

Join a Pop-Up Lecture "How our Butterflies Came to Be" and "How to Get Them Back Again." Join our guest Dick Arnold as he explains the "Flight of the Monarchs." Stroll our beautiful Pollinator Gardens and Historic Site as you enjoy light refreshments. Reserve your seat by mailing a donation of $15.00 (pp) check to Historic Linthicum Walks, 1557 Eton Way, Crofton, MD 21114. Emails inquiring to [email protected].

Celebrate 13 years of Paca Girlfriends at the social event of the season!  Enjoy an evening of food, fine wine, friendship, flowers, and fun. Experience the charm of the William Paca Garden, indulge in culinary creations prepared by the area's premier chefs, and stroll through the luxurious English-style garden filled with beautiful rose bushes, an endearing fish-shaped pond, and other garden features, all while you enjoy sipping a signature Pacatini. Meet and greet with local designers as you shop in our festive marketplace. VIP ticket holders get access to the exclusive CovingtonAlsina...

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.

September 16 The Grilled Lincolns (Hip-hop, Funk, & Rock) The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the sumer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.  

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. This month, we'll make citron water, a refreshing lemon cordial and Fish House Punch, an exclusive drink from the longest running men's social club in the English-speaking world, the Schuylkill Fishing Club. ​ $25 for members and $30 for non-members.​ Participants must be 21+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

Join a day of discussions about endangered cemeteries and the challenges that they face. Presentations by: Elinor Thompson and Dr. Elgin Klugh Some featured cemeteries include: Laurel-Defunct, Loudon Park, Mt. Harmony, Simon Hill, St. Anne's, Tanyard/Franklin Cemetery and more.... This event is FREE! Registration is REQUIRED ! TO REGISTER - CONTACT: [email protected]  

Free Admission to Historic Goshen Farm’s 8th Annual Fall Open House includes the following: Birds of Prey - Raptor's Eye Eye in the sky - Unmanned Aerial System -Drone with Tim Tumelty of AACC Soil Pit with Dean Cowherd Broadneck Community Library - Story Walk Tours of 1783 House and Hoop House will be virtual due to COVID Restrictions Visit the many Gardens including the Pollinator Garden and Monarch Waystation, Sharing Garden, Henson-Hall Slave Garden and the Wildlife Pond. Learn the sweet Pleasures of Beekeeping Lunch will be available for...

We are back! Come join us on Saturday, September 18th for a Grand Re-Opening Block Party! BDM has been closed since March of 2020 and we are re-opening with a brand new exhibit; Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake, which explores resistance and freedom from the past, present, and future. Enjoy music, food, shop local Black-owned businesses and much more! This event is FREE to the public. Click here to register.

Part of the Mitchell Gallery's newest exhibit, A Season of Shakespeare: Bronze Works by Greg Wyatt, this interview, followed by a Q & A period, will offer insights on Wyatt’s inspirations as seen in his sculptures of Shakespeare’s characters, as well as the collaboration and production of bronze sculptures. This event is free to attend.

Four Rivers Heritage Area invites you to our 2021 “Fall Summit” meeting for heritage area site directors and managers (plus key partners) on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 9:30 a.m, via Zoom. These summit meetings, held annually since 2004, are important opportunities for representatives from our regional heritage-related sites and organizations to exchange information about new programs and products, learn about potential funding sources and collaborative partnerships, and to propose and discuss ideas for future heritage initiatives. In addition to the traditional round-table information exchange, the agenda includes the Fall Mini-Grant Opportunity, the Annual Heritage...

Join us on select Tuesday mornings for storytime and fun activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones (4-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. Did you ever wonder where the food comes from that is in your lunchbox? Some foods come from above or below ground. We will look at where the food comes from in our lunchboxes and then we will visit Farmer Ben in Mr. Paca’s Garden, where we will...

The full story of the American Revolution requires us to look beyond the famous lives of Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson. Join University of Maryland historian Richard Bell as he focuses on all the things you might not have learned in high school or college about this great struggle for independence. We will probe unexpected corners of this sprawling, eight-year war and expands its cast of characters substantially to include the typhoid-ridden immigrant corset-maker who wrote the pamphlet that gave colonists the confidence to believe they could beat Britain;...

Mandatory for all applicants for the Four Rivers Heritage Area Fall Mini-Grants. This grant round is expected to be highly competitive; partial funding awards are likely. Don't miss the chance to learn more about how to apply. This workshop will be held over Zoom. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] to register.

September 23 Rickshaw Lizard (Sax Driven Jam Band) The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the sumer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.  

The Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for London Town. All proceeds go to support the gardens at London Town. Thank you for supporting a local 501c3 nonprofit (tax ID: 52-1396159) What Will You Find at the Sale?​ Plants hardy to zone 7a and 7b and that do well in heavy clay and sand mix. Plants that are well represented in our gardens and are thriving in various habitats at London Town, including: woodland gardens (filtered shade); rain gardens and ornamental gardens Our stock comes from reputed vendors and is...

An inaugural Alex Haley Legacy Roundtable Discussion about the late author’s literary work and legacy will be held on Friday, September 24th, 2021, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., at Calvary United Methodist Church, located on 301 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis, Maryland. The public is invited to hear members of Haley’s family and friends share lesser-known personal stories, during an intimate conversation.  The evening will commence with a reception and meet-and-greet in Calvary Church’s Fellowship Hall from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. A roundtable conversation is scheduled to be held from 7:30...

The Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for London Town. All proceeds go to support the gardens at London Town. Thank you for supporting a local 501c3 nonprofit (tax ID: 52-1396159) What Will You Find at the Sale?​ Plants hardy to zone 7a and 7b and that do well in heavy clay and sand mix. Plants that are well represented in our gardens and are thriving in various habitats at London Town, including: woodland gardens (filtered shade); rain gardens and ornamental gardens Our stock comes from reputed vendors and is...

"Either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing" - Ben Franklin, 1738 At our Quill and Ink Workshop your child can do both!  Using the tools and techniques of the 18th Century, they’ll learn to mix ink, practice their penmanship, and stamp and seal their very own letter. ​$15 for member children ages 6-12 / $20 for non-member children ages 6-12​ Please note: This is a drop-off program. The fee covers one child attending the program. Additional adults and family members who wish to explore London Town...

It’s Whiskey and Revolution! Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for Bourbon and Boxwood on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Register for either the 1:00pm or 4:00pm session. In the shadow of our 300 year old historic boxwood, enjoy this special event featuring a sampling of locally distilled bourbons from the McClintock Distilling Co. of Frederick, Maryland. Learn about the rise of whiskey distilling in Maryland during the American Revolution, countering the British blockades of American ports....

Join us on select Tuesday mornings for storytime and fun activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones (4-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. It is important to celebrate our differences because it’s what makes us unique! We will celebrate the lessons of diversity, differentiation, inclusion, and acceptance. Cost: $10 per Child and $5 per Adult for General Admission; $8 per Child and Free for Adults for HA Members and Volunteers; $5 per...

September 30 Dan Haas Band (Pop Rock) The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the sumer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.

Odenton Day is a joint effort by the Odenton Heritage Society, Inc., Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, the Greater Odenton Improvement Association and the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce. The Odenton Heritage Society will be represented at both the Odenton Heritage Society’s museum and the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company Firehouse. There will be free guided tours by shuttle bus leaving from the OVFC Firehouse (located at 1425 Annapolis Road), to the OHS Historical Center, at 1367 Odenton Road and back. The tour will offer the opportunity to learn why Odenton is...

Join Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) for our 7th annual free outdoor Arts in the Park festival for all ages. This free event will feature live music, hands-on art activities for kids and adults, chalk drawing, face painting, local art and community vendors, food trucks, and more!  Arts in the Park is CAC's kick off event for our 20th Anniversary year as we "celebrate 20 years of building community through creativity" in our region. Make sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the live entertainment. Thanks to the Arts Council of Anne...

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sandy Point State Park will host a Hispanic Heritage Environmental Festival on Oct. 2. Presented by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake Conservancy, Corazón Latino, the National Park Service, and Defensores De La Cuenca, the event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features boat rides, Zumba classes, fishing demonstrations, food trucks, and more.