Take advantage of the special opportunity to combine a tour of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence with a viewing of special printings of the very document he signed! Your experience begins with a 45-minute tour of the William Paca House and Garden. As you walk through the restored home and elegant garden of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, your guide will share information of Paca's contributions to the revolutionary cause and share the stories of all the people who lived and labored here....

Please mark your calendars for a DAHS upcoming presentation on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at 7pm: "A Historical Profile of Life on Churchton's Broadwater Creek: Tracing a family, their farms and their community." A member of our Deale/Churchton community has assembled and will narrate an excellent presentation with photos, maps and commentary about property located on Broadwater Creek off Rodgers Road. Not only history and photos of the property but the surrounding Churchton area, to include Schools, Stores, and the various other farms and creeks in the area.

“Illustrator to Artist: Winslow Homer and the Public” with American art scholar Wilford Scott. Winslow Homer (1836–1910) is regarded by many as the preeminent American painter of the 19th century, well known for his dynamic renditions of scenes from the coast. His rise to prominence was greatly due to his work as an illustrator for the then-booming pictorial press—an outlet that brought Homer’s imagery into hundreds of thousands of homes on a nearly weekly basis. During his tenure with such publications as Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper,...

You are cordially invited to celebrate a colonial holiday with Historic Annapolis! Bring the entire family to welcome yuletide at the William Paca House and Hogshead. It’s the year 1771, and you’ll learn about holiday traditions of 18th century Annapolis and hear stories of Christmases past from living historians who will bring these historic homes to life on this merry day. The Annapolis Living Historians return to the William Paca House and Garden to celebrate the festivities!  As you stroll through the Georgian mansion's bedecked hallways, you'll encounter William and Mary Paca...

Celebrate history, heritage and excellence as the Four Rivers Heritage Area celebrates its Eighteenth Annual Heritage Awards and Twentieth Anniversary! These awards recognize individuals, organizations, programs and achievements that contribute significantly to our community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. Tickets are $10 per person at Eventbrite or at the door. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us as we gather again in person to reconnect and celebrate this year’s outstanding honorees! We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate our Eighteenth Annual Heritage...

Take advantage of the special opportunity to combine a tour of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence with a viewing of special printings of the very document he signed! Your experience begins with a 45-minute tour of the William Paca House and Garden. As you walk through the restored home and elegant garden of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, your guide will share information of Paca's contributions to the revolutionary cause and share the stories of all the people who lived and labored here....

Take advantage of the special opportunity to combine a tour of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence with a viewing of special printings of the very document he signed! Your experience begins with a 45-minute tour of the William Paca House and Garden. As you walk through the restored home and elegant garden of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, your guide will share information of Paca's contributions to the revolutionary cause and share the stories of all the people who lived and labored here....

The Open House at the Odenton Heritage Society Museum on Sunday, November 7 will feature a display about Sappington School, an elementary school for African American children that stood near today's roundabout from the 1920s to the 1940s.  Located adjacent to Macedonia Methodist Church in a wooden building moved from Camp Meade, the school served area children until about 1950, when several Black schools in the area were replaced by George Washington Carver Consolidated School near Crofton.  Desegregation later ended racially separated school systems.  The OHS Historical Center is located...

Join Annapolis Tours℠ by Watermark® for the award-winning ArchiTrex tour developed in partnership with Historic Annapolis. Your professional guide will take you for a two-hour stroll through three centuries of architecture. Highlights include one of the earliest recorded residential structures from the late 1600s and historic Georgian mansions. Discover three types of Victorian homes, Arts and Crafts style buildings, Federal-style homes, and a glimpse of the historic Beaux Arts structures of the U.S. Naval Academy from the early 1900s. View the building and location of the room where we became...

Take advantage of the special opportunity to combine a tour of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence with a viewing of special printings of the very document he signed! Your experience begins with a 45-minute tour of the William Paca House and Garden. As you walk through the restored home and elegant garden of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, your guide will share information of Paca's contributions to the revolutionary cause and share the stories of all the people who lived and labored here....

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. One by one, different animals find their way into Bear’s cave to warm up, but even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! We will discover what happens when he finally wakes up! Cost: $10 per Child and...

Join the Chesapeake Arts Center as they unveil the "Infinite Creation" mural. The new mural will be displayed on the Studio 194 theatre building which is located by the CAC main office/ class building. Ceremony and unveiling will take place outside with light refreshments. This event is free to attend but please register in advance.

Signed in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was the formal agreement that ended the War for Independence and created the United States of America. Over many months of negotiation, three teams of delegates—from the United States, Great Britain, and France—had pushed and pulled to secure every advantage. When the ink was dry, the United States had secured rights to all land east of the Mississippi River that was north of Florida and south of Canada as well as important fishing rights, and the restoration of property and prisoners of war....

Gather around a crackling fire as we explore the sights, sounds, and smells of wintertime in London Town.  Watch as light dances across the room from your very own punched tin design and listen to the fire hiss, snap, and pop, while you create a scrumptious colonial treat.​ $8 for member children ages 6 - 12 $10 for non-member children ages 6 - 12​ Pre-registration is required. Limited availability.

Gather around a crackling fire as we explore the sights, sounds, and smells of wintertime in London Town.  Watch as light dances across the room from your very own punched tin design and listen to the fire hiss, snap, and pop, while you create a scrumptious colonial treat.​ $8 for member children ages 6 - 12 $10 for non-member children ages 6 - 12​ Pre-registration is required. Limited availability.

Take advantage of the special opportunity to combine a tour of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence with a viewing of special printings of the very document he signed! Your experience begins with a 45-minute tour of the William Paca House and Garden. As you walk through the restored home and elegant garden of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, your guide will share information of Paca's contributions to the revolutionary cause and share the stories of all the people who lived and labored here....

Take in the beauty of the season on Scenic Rivers Land Trust's Fall Foliage Hike! Scenic Rivers staff will lead a guided hike through the Contee Farm portion of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center campus, which is forever protected by a conservation easement coheld by Scenic Rivers and Maryland Environmental Trust. You'll enjoy beautiful fall colors and stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay. Plus, there will be fall treats and coffee on hand to kick off the hike. All ages welcome, but please be aware that you will hike on...

Take advantage of the special opportunity to combine a tour of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence with a viewing of special printings of the very document he signed! Your experience begins with a 45-minute tour of the William Paca House and Garden. As you walk through the restored home and elegant garden of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, your guide will share information of Paca's contributions to the revolutionary cause and share the stories of all the people who lived and labored here....

Families are welcome to join BDM for an afternoon of art, education, and fun as we learn about the life and contributions of Maryland’s great native son, Benjamin Banneker. Visitors will also experience a lively Harambe filled with dancing, celebratory cheers, and uplifting chants, led by our Director of Programs, Sabriyah Hassan.

This installment will feature Lyman Hall, author of The Stewards of West River: A Maryland Family During the American Revolution.  A soldier, a prisoner of war, a hero – one of Maryland’s sons.   Hear about John Steward, an Army Lieutenant, who served with the elite Maryland Line and fought in consequential battles throughout the American Revolution including Long Island, South Carolina, and Yorktown. Following the lecture, book signing, enjoy light refreshments and a tour of the Inn including the newly restored second floor. Admission is $15.00 per person.  Advanced registration is...

This lecture, followed by a Q&A period, will provide insights into Homer’s career as an engraver and its importance in American art history. Winslow Homer (1836–1910) is regarded by many as the preeminent American painter of the 19th century, well known for his dynamic renditions of scenes from the coast. His rise to prominence was greatly due to his work as an illustrator for the then-booming pictorial press—an outlet that brought Homer’s imagery into hundreds of thousands of homes on a nearly weekly basis. During his tenure with such publications...

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’s a cold and windy day and Bear is hungry and lonely. He decides to invite his friends over for dinner, but there is one problem: Bear has no food in the cupboards! What will he do? Bear’s friends are kind and generous. Come find out...

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.

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 some fall favorites: Wassail and Hot Buttered Rum, two warm drinks sure to keep you toasty as the leaves start to fall.​ $25 for members and $33 for non-members.​ Participants must be 21+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

What is happening in Glasgow and what does it really mean for the Climate Crisis? How will global-level decisions made at COP26 affect us here in Maryland? Two officials will address these questions at a special and informative virtual talk. Peter Goodwin, PhD, professor and President of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will briefly address the existential nature of the global issues discussed at COP26 and what agreements or pledges made at the higher levels of government mean. Then Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles will...

Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for a Make-Your-Own Holiday Centerpiece program on November 20, 2021, at the Historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville.  Seating is limited, but there are two sessions.  Register for either the 10:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. session. Start your holiday season with a beautiful, fresh centerpiece.  This centerpiece made to last with an evergreen base will take you right from Thanksgiving through to your Christmas table. The price is $60.00 for one centerpiece.  If you want to make additional centerpieces advanced ordering is necessary.  All...

The Hammond-Harwood House offers a two hour in-depth tour of the architecture of the house.

Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for a Make-Your-Own Holiday Centerpiece program on November 20, 2021, at the Historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville.  Seating is limited, but there are two sessions.  Register for either the 10:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. session. Start your holiday season with a beautiful, fresh centerpiece.  This centerpiece made to last with an evergreen base will take you right from Thanksgiving through to your Christmas table. The price is $60.00 for one centerpiece.  If you want to make additional centerpieces advanced ordering is necessary.  All...

The first two Thursdays of December from 4 pm until Midnight and the third Thursday of December from 4 pm until 11 pm. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll along Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle, Market Space and Dock Street from 4 PM until Midnight to support local businesses. When we Shop Local, we reinvest in our community and help our downtown businesses thrive. Check out all the stores, galleries, and boutiques throughout the downtown area.

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild cordially invites the public to its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, “Gifts From the Arts” this December. The pop-up gallery show will be held over two weekends, December 2-5 and December 10-12 2021 at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21073 (Main Street at South River Colony shopping center). The show is free and open to the public. Masks required. Visitors are invited to get an exclusive Sneak Peek Thursday, December 2 at 5:30-8:00 p.m.

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild cordially invites the public to its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, “Gifts From the Arts” this December. The pop-up gallery show will be held over two weekends, December 2-5 and December 10-12 2021 at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21073 (Main Street at South River Colony shopping center). The show is free and open to the public. Masks required. Visitors are invited to a Meet the Artist reception on Friday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m.–7 p.m.

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild cordially invites the public to its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, “Gifts From the Arts” this December. The pop-up gallery show will be held over two weekends, December 2-5 and December 10-12 2021 at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21073 (Main Street at South River Colony shopping center). The show is free and open to the public. Masks required.  

Start your holiday season with our annual wreath workshop! Create your own holiday wreaths and centerpieces. Our expert wreath makers will guide you in making the perfect natural holiday decorations for your home!​ For ages 12+. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. If laws or safety guidance necessitates that we cancel the program, we will create wreath kits for you to pick up and create at home. Tickets are non-refundable for this event.

Captain Avery Museum and The National Ballet Company present Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy & The Nutcracker Prince Join Captain Avery Museum for this exciting holiday classic story of The Nutcracker. Tea, Cocoa and Treats will be served. Expect a visit from Santa! Members $20 Non-members $25. Purchase tickets Online right here! You will receive an email confirmation of your purchase and then just check-in on the day of the performance!

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild cordially invites the public to its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, “Gifts From the Arts” this December. The pop-up gallery show will be held over two weekends, December 2-5 and December 10-12 2021 at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21073 (Main Street at South River Colony shopping center). The show is free and open to the public. Masks required.  

Captain Avery Museum and The National Ballet Company present Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy & The Nutcracker Prince Join Captain Avery Museum for this exciting holiday classic story of The Nutcracker. Tea, Cocoa and Treats will be served. Expect a visit from Santa! Members $20 Non-members $25. Purchase tickets Online right here! You will receive an email confirmation of your purchase and then just check-in on the day of the performance!

The Odenton Heritage Society will be celebrating the holiday season on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at our Christmas Open House Bazaar and Bake Sale.  Please join us as we continue to celebrate Odenton’s 150th Anniversary. There is much to learn and see as you tour our museum.   On sale will be a variety of handmade crafts, baked goods, and Odenton history related items.  We will also hold the raffle for the handmade beautiful “Tea Themed” Quilt items.  If you buy tickets, you do not have to be present to win....