Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and 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, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. This Week’s Book: Plant It! Eat It! Grow It! by Little Grasshopper Books We’re celebrating the Year of the Garden! It’s spring and the community garden is filled with friends and neighbors ready to plant,...

By now, the story of the Native American Code Talkers is relatively well-known: Speaking in their native languages, e.g., Navajo, they passed battlefield messages in World War II, completely baffling the enemy. While certainly true, there is much more to the story. This presentation by Gregory J. Nedved, retired historian from the Center for Cryptologic History at NSA will clarify what Code Talking actually is and separate fact from fiction. Registration required. Registration closes one half hour prior to lecture. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA...