Children will get to experience the sounds of rainfall right in the William Paca House. After we read our book Listen to the Rain, children will listen to the sounds of gentle rain and storms. We will follow the story with art activities and games. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members
Children will get to experience the sounds of rainfall right in the William Paca House. After we read our book Listen to the Rain, children will listen to the sounds of gentle rain and storms. We will follow the story with art activities and games. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members
Best-selling authors Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray explain the process of writing and researching their best-selling book, America’s First Daughter: the fascinating, untold story of Thomas Jefferson’s eldest daughter, Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph, who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an American legacy. As they discuss their work on this book of highly-researched historical fiction, they present some of the history behind it, followed by Q&A and a book signing. Laura Kamoie holds a doctoral degree in early American history from The College of William and...
Celebrate Maryland's best heritage preservation efforts at the 2017 Maryland Preservation Awards ceremony, hosted by the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees. The presentation will begin on Thursday, April 20 at 4:30 pm in the East Wing of the Miller Senate Office Building, followed by a reception at 6:00 pm in the West Wing.
Our annual plant sale returns, featuring an emphasis on native annuals and perennials. The sale begins with a special preview just for London Town members and volunteers on Friday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Members and volunteers receive a 10% discount on plants all weekend. Free for members and volunteers.
This is a unique opportunity to paint in the Paca Garden, a secluded, reconstructed eighteenth-century garden. Jean Brinton Jaecks, landscape and garden watercolorist, conducts this landscape painting workshop focused on the study of light in a garden setting. Small class size allows plenty of access to the instructor and a detailed critique at the end. Class meets rain or shine. All skill levels are welcome, any medium. Provide your own painting supplies. Instructor will contact you with details after you register. Reservations required. Cost: $70 for HA Members and Volunteers, $75...
Our annual plant sale returns, featuring an emphasis on native annuals and perennials. Among the herbaceous annuals and perennials available will be vegetables and herbs, Azaleas and Rhododendrons, flowering annuals in baskets and flats, and plants found in London Town’s horticultural collections. Bags of soil and kits to make a small fairy or dinosaur garden will also be available for purchase. Members and volunteers receive a 10% discount on plants all weekend. Free for everyone.
The “Johnnies” and the “Mids” vie for the coveted Annapolis Cup during this annual rite of spring. the croquet match brings together two starkly different institutions for an event Sports Illustrated says has “no parallel in intercollegiate sports”. Attendees dress “Great Gatsby”-style while enjoying a lavish lawn party that includes serenades by the St. John’s Freshman Chorus and swing music provided by the Naval Academy’s Trident Brass Band. The “Johnnies” play in different “uniforms” each year – ranging from camouflage khakis, to U.S. Naval Academy imitation Crackerjack, to Vikings’ attire,...
Artist Ronald Markman and Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lecture on The Mitchell Gallery's exhibition of "The Fantastic World of Ronald Markman." To be held in the Conversation Room.
Wednesday evenings, April 26 through August 30 First Gun: Approximately 6:10 p.m. Grab your favorite dockside seat in America’s Sailing Capital to watch some 130 crews compete in midweek races that involve sailing around several marks in the Chesapeake Bay before heading back to Spa Creek for a finish in front of the Annapolis Yacht Club. For many, the post-race party is the official beginning of the weekend. Grab a seat at City Dock to see the race or the Spa Creek Bridge to catch the best view of the...