Join London Town House and Gardens for a fun evening with Blackwater Distilling involving rums and rum cocktails inspired by colonial recipes. London Town’s Executive Director, Rod Cofield, will give a short presentation about drinking rum in the colonial period. Blackwater Distilling will talk about the research and creation behind their rums.  $35 for members / $45 for non-members. Fee includes drinks and light fare. Register now, space limited.

London Town is celebrating their gardens with our 2017 winter lecture series! This February’s lectures will discuss how gardens sustain our bodies and souls, and lectures will include the influence of enslaved Africans’ foodways on American food traditions, George Washington’s gardens and farms, and the modern development of cold-hardy camellias. Join them on March 25 for culinary historian Deborah Peterson’s talk on seasonal foodways, which will bring to light just how dependent colonial Americans were on the seasons of the year for their food and touch on goods imported into the...

Maryland Hall will be hosting its annual open house on Sunday, March 26. ArtFest will feature Maryland Hall’s education programs through demonstrations, performances and activities that include children’s crafts and a community art project. Popcorn and ice cream will be provided by our sponsors. Pottery sale, face painting and so much more. An all ages event with all things “Made in Maryland.” Special guest Cartoonist, Steven Fischer will demonstrate, sell his books, and promote his workshop.

Collaborating with Southern High School for the third year in a row, the Captain Avery Museum presents the opening of Emergent III on Sunday, March 26. This exhibition, curated by renowned portrait artist Michael Bell, showcases the regionally and nationally acclaimed artwork of student artists at Southern High. Celebrate the talent of local youth—artists and musicians—by joining us at the opening reception, 1-4 pm.

The preserved heritage of Annapolis is applauded and celebrated. Nevertheless, in four centuries many changes have been wrought…some good, some bad, and many over which disagreements still prevail. Explore the sites of some of these changes in the historic district and on the grounds of the Naval Academy. The “Gone but not Forgotten” Walking Tour explores interesting pieces of Annapolis history like: Where is the thrice-moved Pinkney-Callahan House? What happened to the home of Francis Scott Key’s sister? What would one have seen just 50 years ago from the steps...

St. John's tutor David Townsend and artist Ebby Malmgren will lead a seminar related to The Mitchell Gallery's exhibition of "The Fantastic World of Ronald Markman."  Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 410-626-2556 to register.

The excitement of the Annapolis Film Festival returns for a fifth year with more than 70 films, features and documentary, both short and full length, in all genres; Q & A sessions and workshops with filmmakers and visiting industry guests; special panels and showcases; and great parties! Guests include more than 100 filmmakers and actors from all around the world. Admission: See website. Four-day all access pass, $125 Runs from Thursday, March 30 – April 2

Building off the success of their presentations in 2016, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has asked the Symmetry Agency to help create a monthly series that highlights specific, educational topics for their partners. March 30 – Google My Business with speaker Ben Isenberg Senator John C. Astle Conference Room Event is free

Sponsored by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, join the Banneker Douglass Museum for this special night of reflection and empowerment entitled "Reconnecting With Ourselves and our Communities." Melanie Foote-Davis is the author of Radical Love: Your Path to Freedom and Bliss. Working as a speaker and life coach, she taps into the vulnerability of life’s pain and pleasures through her own personal experiences. She offers the tools needed to reconnect your heart, your mind, and your soul so that you may live your life with joy, connection,...

Saturdays, April through October. Meet in the Visitor Center at 9:30 am. Most mornings will wrap up around 11:30 am. Make your mark in London Town’s gardens! No green thumbs required! Lend us a hand maintaining and enhancing our ornamental and woodland gardens, and we’ll provide all the knowledge and equipment. Each week will be different as the seasons and needs of the gardens change. ​Questions? Contact Meenal Harankhedkar, director of horticulture, at [email protected] or 410-222-1919 x203. Free!