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Although we already shared this week's partner events with you, because we've got an extra special spooky holiday coming up we wanted to especially highlight a couple of outstanding Halloween celebrations taking place in Annapolis, just in time to help you plan your weekend! Did you know the Hammond-Harwood House has been holding Halloween events for kids for over 20 years? Although they cannot host their traditional Pumpkin Walk this year, they welcome you to join them for Pumpkins on the Avenue.  Help them celebrate Halloween by bringing a decorated pumpkin...

We hope you enjoy the variety events offered by our partners this week. Click on the event title for more information. Smithsonian Virtual Lecture - Collecting American Elections Date: Tuesday, October 27 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Online Host Organization: Historic Annapolis There is no bigger moment in the life of the American democracy than when voters head to the polls to exercise their rights as citizens to appoint a new leader. For curators at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, there is no clearer mandate than the presidential elections every four years...

We hope you enjoy this week's events from our partners, especially with Halloween right around the corner! Capstone Earth Optimism Webinar: Spying on Whales Date: Tuesday, October 20 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Location: Online Host Organization: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center  We think of whales as icons of the sea, but the first whales were certainly not like the ones that you see today: They lived on land, had four legs, and were the size of a dog. How do we know about the deep past of whales, and what does that tell us...

The Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism and the Maryland State Archives Legacy of Slavery Program are seeking qualified researchers with a background in U.S. History, American Studies, African American Studies, or related disciplines to fill four fellowships funded by the 400 Years of African American History Commission. Fellows will spend time with professionals at the Maryland State Archives and the Maryland Office of Tourism Development to gain knowledge and experience about how these state agencies, along with other public and private organizations, work together to document and inspire travel...