On Sunday, September 4, the Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate the placing of the 1912 Old Masonic Hall on the list of the National Register of Historic Places. The Society is also proud to celebrate 20 years in its restored headquarters and Historical Center. Reflecting the building’s current education mission and its significance as a centerpiece of the Odenton Historic District, the Society will give tours of the building and offer the first five visitors a CD copy of the 2016 book Odenton Historic District: Architectural Survey and Evaluation, which...

oin Annapolis Tours® by Watermark® for our 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 during the city's peaceful, early-evening lull. 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...

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 (3-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. This Week's Book: John, Paul, George & Ben by Lane Smith Before they were Founding Fathers, they were adventurous, independent, and boisterous little boys. Join us as we kick-off our fall Mr. Paca’s Garden series by reading John, Paul, George & Ben. We’ll learn interesting childhood facts about...

In 1775, the British Empire in the New World consisted not of thirteen colonies, but of almost thirty. The largest were on the mainland, but the most valuable were in the Caribbean and Jamaica was the ‘jewel in the Crown,’ a sugar-exporting factory that generated more wealth for Britons that most mainland colonies combined. In this lecture, historian Richard Bell explores how fearful imperial officials worked to split their empire in half, insulating the British West Indies from the contagion of revolution by any means possible. Registration required. Cost: $15 per...

Most Baltimoreans are familiar with the story of the Battle of Baltimore and the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's famous song and eventual American national anthem, but how did the most famous flag to ever fly come to be? This program examines flag maker Mary Young Pickersgill's early life in Philadelphia at the start of the American Revolution and the Young-Pickersgill family's connections to the birth of the nation - setting the Young-Pickersgill women up for their significant contribution to the War of 1812 with the crafting of the...

September Sunsets Fall Concert Series: John Frase Project 6-8PM The fun of our summer concert series will continue this fall at our Park Campus (located at 7300 Edgewood Rd in Annapolis). Join us on Thursdays in September from 6 to 8 p.m. for music by the Bay! First up: John Frase Project. 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 is permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating

Bring your family, blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic dinner or just a dessert, and join us for the sounds of Summer on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:00pm with Prism Waves. FREE admission for the concerts.

Please SAVE THE DATE and plan to join County Executive Steuart Pittman and Director Jessica Leys for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Reopening of the Historic Hot Sox Field at Wilson Park in Galesville, MD on Saturday, September 10th, at 11:00am.  A reception will follow in the new Michael E. Busch Pavilion, then local teams will play exhibition games in the afternoon.

Step into the shoes of an 18th century physician as we explore the gardens for colonial cures and discover what went into medicines. We'll learn all about how colonial people treated illnesses and injuries in an era before modern hospitals or even germ theory!​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 (become one today!​) $10 for non-member children ages 6-12

Step into the shoes of an 18th century physician as we explore the gardens for colonial cures and discover what went into medicines. We'll learn all about how colonial people treated illnesses and injuries in an era before modern hospitals or even germ theory!​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 (become one today!​) $10 for non-member children ages 6-12

London Town welcomes Anne Arundel County Public Library!​ Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Build early literacy skills and enjoy the beautiful sound and sensory garden at historic London Town in Edgewater, MD.​ This program is free and no admission fee will be charged.

“Perspectivas Latinas”/ “Latinx Perspectives” is an exhibition exploring the complexity within the social, cultural, political construct and artistic identities of Latin American Art. The exhibition features work by 19 local Latinx artists creating in different genres. The exhibition includes paintings, printmaking, sculpture, assemblage video and mixed media installation art. The dialogue of this collection of works is interconnected by common threads that reveal a powerful tapestry of life experiences supported conceptually and esthetically. As the viewer travels through the gallery space, they will be confronted by complex narratives layered by...

The fun of our summer concert series will continue this fall at our Park Campus (located at 7300 Edgewood Rd in Annapolis). Join us on Thursdays in September from 6 to 8 p.m. for music by the Bay! Listen to tunes from Eastport Oyster Boys at 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 is 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. More information to be announced later this summer! ​ Free for everyone.

Do you want to linger over blooms at the plant sale without the constant question of "Are we done yet???" from the kiddos? Drop them off with us! While you shop the sale, your kids (ages 5-12) will make their own upcycled, resin magnets from the bounty of our gardens. For children ages 5-12. ​$10 for member kids $13 for non-member kids

Join Dr. Julie Rose, Marietta House Museum director & Hammond-Harwood House Trustee, for an African American History Tour at the Hammond-Harwood House. The African American Experience Tour will cover the stories of men and women, both enslaved and free, who built, maintained, and lived in Hammond-Harwood House. A focus will be three enslaved women — Mary, Matilda, and Juliet — who worked at the house in the early to mid-19th century. Other topics include how petitions for freeing certain enslaved men and women were handled, the aims of the American Colonization...

Do you like old maps? If you do, you’ll want to visit the GHS Museum on Sunday, September 18th  2-4 pm. On display will be the Hopkins 1878 atlas of Anne Arundel County with a 24 x 15 inch map of each of the districts. It’s a great way to see how much the county has changed from its more rural past to its more suburban present. In addition, a display of historical maps will illustrate Galesville’s growth from colonial times to the 20th century. Experience Galesville’s maritime history and...

Join Ballet Theatre of Maryland for Ballet in the Garden at the Hammond-Harwood House Museum. Ballet in the Garden will feature our dancers in an intimate environment in the gardens of the Hammond Harwood House. From the dancers to the beautiful surrounding landscape and historic building in the heart of Annapolis, this will be one performance you do not want to miss! This is a VIP event with special pricing for BTM and Hammond Harwood House subscribers/members. Wine is included in the ticket price. Price: $75 | Members: $55

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 (3-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. This Week's Book: Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, by Kevin Noble Maillard Celebrate Native American Day with us and read Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story. This story shares the rich tradition, culture, and family life of a Native American family. We’ll learn that...

A 2019 report showed that North America has lost nearly 3 BILLION birds since 1970 alone. But birds aren’t the only species experiencing immense decline. Maryland is not unique in dramatic declines of plant and animal species. This session will discuss what has happened and how to prevent further loss. Back by popular demand, the highly rated webinar series. Webinars are available for $15/session or register for all four for $50. Members are encouraged to use their member benefit code when registering to enjoy the series at no cost.

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided 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. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond- Harwood House is proud to partner with Reynold’s Tavern of Annapolis. Reynold’s Taverns offers an extensive afternoon tea menu – a perfect pairing to enjoy before or after the Jane Austen Tour. Tours and tea are booked separately. Price: $12...

Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to announce the availability of our Fall 2022 (FY23) Mini-Grants! This grant round is expected to be highly competitive; partial funding awards are likely. To learn more, applicants must send a representative to attend a mandatory zoom workshop on Wednesday, September 21 at 3 p.m. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] to register, to discuss your project, to ask questions, or for more information!

Please join County Executive Steuart Pittman, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, and the Annapolis Arts District for The Best Place - For All Mural Artists' Signing & Celebration on Thursday, September 22nd 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Arundel Center Parking Lot, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis. Come celebrate Anne Arundel County's newest mural: The Best Place - For All Mural. Join us to appreciate the beautiful and interactive artwork of local artists Cindy Fletcher-Holden and Comacell Brown Jr. as they sign their work to complete the mural. Live...

The fun of our summer concert series will continue this fall at our Park Campus (located at 7300 Edgewood Rd in Annapolis). Join us on Thursdays in September from 6 to 8 p.m. for music by the Bay! Listen to music from Rickshaw Lizard at 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 is permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.

In September 1987, the Kunta Kinte Celebration was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Now known as the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, the festival is a celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of Africans, African Americans, and Caribbean people of African descent. The festival is a volunteer-run event organized by the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Kunta Kinte Celebrations, Inc.

Join the West Annapolis Business Affiliation for the annual West Annapolis Oktoberfest with 115 vendors, 15 food trucks or tents, 2 beer trucks, 1 band, 1 children's choir, 1 block for kids fun, an entire day of delicious entertainment for your friends, teams, groups and neighbors. 5% of all proceeds from the 30th Annual West Annapolis Oktoberfest celebration will be donated to the Kidz Coping program at Wellness House of Annapolis.

Silent Film and Live Music by Andrew Simpson | Hispanic Heritage Month Event There is no experience quite like watching a film accompanied by live music. A story unfolding on screen is amplified by music which responds to its plot turns, making emotions bigger and characters more vivid. Acclaimed silent film musician Andrew Earle Simpson comes to Maryland Hall to partner two silent films with new music created in real time. On Sunday, Sept 25, swashbuckling silent screen star Douglas Fairbanks stars in THE GAUCHO (1927). Mexican-born actress Lupe Velez...

Join Historic Annapolis at the William Paca House and Garden for the 9th annual Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars! Spend the evening networking with fellow community leaders in the picturesque William Paca Garden while you enjoy bourbon, whiskey, and other fine liquor tastings, cigars, and delightful food from the area's top chefs. Your ticket purchase supports Historic Annapolis and its important mission to Preserve, Protect, and Connect. All proceeds benefit Historic Annapolis. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Cost: $100 General Admission Ticket (Tax-Deductible Amount: $75)

September Sunsets Fall Concert Series: Loose Ties 6-8 PM End the September Sunsets Concert Series with Loose Ties at our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd)! Join us on Thursdays in September from 6 to 8 p.m. for music by the Bay! 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 is 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 museum and the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company firehouse.  There will be free guided tours by shuttle bus that start at 10:00 a.m.  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...

Annual Agriculture Education Day (Davidsonville) A key component of this annual education day is connecting consumers with as many local producers and products as possible, so make plans on October 1st to join local farmers, craftsmen, watermen, and other local producers at Y Worry Farm in Davidsonville for a day of educational family fun.

With recent announcements about federal EV initiatives, it is more important than ever to learn about driving electric including how to go on long trips in an EV, installing charging at condos and apartments, where charging is available locally, the cost of charging on the go and at home, and how driving electric mitigates the effects of Climate Change. More than 60 vehicles will be on display. Most of the cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, and e-bikes will be brought by their owners who are looking forward to answering the public’s...

Please join Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks, Anne Arundel County Police and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County (BikeAAA) on October 2, 2022 for the eighth annual Lifeline 100 Community Bicycle Event! Registration is now open and will cap at 1,000 as in 2021! This year will mark the 8th Anniversary of the Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100! What began to showcase Anne Arundel County’s scenic trails and roadways, and spotlight cycling awareness, safety and its benefits, has grown every year into a celebrated annual event...

27th Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Awards Reception at the historic Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland. “Join Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye, multi-award winning playwright, actress, and internationally acclaimed vocalist as she performs her transfixing one-woman play, The Fannie Lou Hamer Story, to commemorate phenomenal women who are receiving the prestigious 27th Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Awards. Each year the event, sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Annapolis, recognizes women from various racial backgrounds, who like the late legendary icon Fannie Lou Hamer have...