November kicks off with a bang when Oldton’s Baltemore Rangers return to London Town. Representing early Maryland Militia, the Rangers come to live in the town over the weekend so they can drill, cook their food over hearth fires, and talk to you. Included with general admission and free for members.
Celebrate the camellia by discovering the art of tea, which is traditionally made from Camellia sinesis. Meanwhile, enjoy a delightful brunch of light refreshments, courtesy of Palate Pleasers catering, including: homemade scones with lemon curd on the side, sliced apple cake, fresh fruit platter, tea sandwiches, and roasted vegetable quiche bites. London Town has a new operations and capital improvement plan with great things in store for the gardens. Our staff and board are finalizing a new collections policy, and big projects are underway to the entry way. Join us to learn...
Enjoy live entertainment as you stroll along the first block of West Street and Calvert Street next to Whitmore parking garage and peruse the work of 130 local and regional artists in search of unique holiday gifts. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching and an afternoon bite to eat. Free parking for the family-friendly event is available at the state parking garage on the corner of Calvert and Bladen Streets. Event includes some of the region’s best artists, crafters, musicians, and food. It’s the...
Captain Avery Museum is pleased to welcome back Kenneth T. Walsh, award-winning presidential correspondent and historian. Come hear about his latest book, Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History. Virtually unknown to the public or historians, White House photographers have developed amazing access to the Presidents of the United States. From children playing in the Oval Office to sending troops into harm’s way, images created by White House photographers can make or break a presidential administration as well as define an era. Mr. Walsh tells their story. Members...
A rare opportunity to step beyond a classic guided house tour awaits. Every second Wednesday this fall, visitors will peek behind closed doors, explore unique features in the extensive grounds, and discover hidden details and stories. This experience transcends the content of the standard house tours and is ideal for those who love the William Paca House and are intrigued to delve deeper into the site’s long and rich history. Reservations required. Cost: $20 for HA Members and Volunteers; $25 for Non-Members
Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum for an evening of thought-provoking research and conversation in celebration of the birthday of Benjamin Banneker, the great man of science, with a lecture from Historian C.R. Gibbs. Registration is encouraged. To make a reservation please contact LeRonn Herbert by phone (410.216.6180) or by email ([email protected]).
Élan Ensemble – Historic Music Annapolis Music of Barbara Strozzi & Francesca Caccini with lute solos by Gianoncelli and Piccinini Elissa Edwards, Soprano Richard Kolb, Archlute & Theorbo $40 per person/$35 Members
Archival Treasures of a Monuments Man: Marvin Ross Before the Hammond-Harwood House Marvin Chauncey Ross joined the Hammond-Harwood House Furnishings Committee in 1948. As a Trustee, he was instrumental in some of the most valuable acquisitions of 18th-century American furnishings for the museum. But, what about his life before that time? During World War II, Ross was a Monuments Man. Baltimore-based archivist Melissa Wertheimer shares documents from the Marvin Chauncey Ross Papers at the Walters Art Museum to fill in the gaps about Ross’s military service and his contributions to museums...
Tour Hammond-Harwood House with the curator. Topics include decorative arts and architectural features and the connected social history. For reservations email [email protected] or call 410-2634683 ext.10 $10 per person/Members Free
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild 2017 Holiday "Gifts from the Arts" Show and Sale will be held over two long weekends this Fall --- November 10-12 and 17-19. The show will be held, once again, in the South River Colony Main Street Shopping Center in Edgewater. The address is 187-189 Mitchells Chance Road - across from the All-American Steakhouse. The show is free to attend, there is free parking available, and everyone is invited to browse the artwork and shop for unique gifts for the holidays. The Opening Reception will...