Each Saturday morning join Historic London Town and Gardens to discover different addictive pleasures during colonial times, such as alcohol, sugar, gambling, and other early earthy delights. February 17 - "Something to Depend On: Tobacco Culture(s) of the 18th Century" with Paul Lovelace, Director of Agriculture at the Accokeek Foundation's National Colonial Farm Free for members, $10 for non-members

Keynote Speaker: Tony Spencer The Lost Towns Project wants to hear your stories about African American history for two grants sponsored by the National Park Service Civil Rights African American Historic Preservation Program and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Please come to one of the three public meetings to learn more about the project and to schedule your oral history interview, which will take place at a later date. Tell us about the experiences of your family and friends, including your parents, grandparents, and other relatives. There will be stations to scan...

From the Kunta-Kinte Alex Haley Memorial to the Thurgood Marshall Memorial, see Annapolis as a microcosm of Maryland African American heritage. Trace the rich history of African Americans in Annapolis with a period dressed guide who will invite guests to explore an important facet of our history and culture. The walking tour ends at the Banneker-Douglass Museum where guests are invited to visit the museum at their leisure. The tour departs from the City Dock Information Booth at 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD at 1 pm. Tickets are $20/Adults, $10/Children...

The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation announces the creation and debut of the documentary film, Bates, Center of Excellence: Memories of Bates Teachers. This documentary was created by the Foundation as part of its ongoing effort to promote legacy endeavors in the city of Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The documentary is based on the reflections and recounting of memories from interviews of 15 former teachers of Bates High School. It tells the story of Bates from the prospective of educators who had firsthand experiences in teaching...

Opening Reception: Maryland artist Ulysses Marshall captures Frederick Douglass' spirit through his highly expressive mixed media compositions -his colorful and poetic collages delivered with blunt sincerity. Marshall's work talks of the glory, the pain, and the hope in Douglass' life and in the African-American experience. Exhibit runs February 13 - May 19, 2018