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...

A two-hour, in-depth tour of the architecture of the Hammond-Harwood House, highlighting the exquisite plasterwork, woodwork, and architectural details. For reservations email [email protected] or call 410-2634683 ext.10 $20 per person/$15 Members

Saturday Family Day! Born in 1731 in Ellicott Mills, Maryland, Benjamin Banneker was a self-educated scientist, astronomer, mathematician and Civil Rights activist. Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum as we celebrate Benjamin Banneker's Birthday with activities including Science and Craft Workshops, a Scavenger Hunt, Goodie Bags, and Docent Guided Tours. Registration is encouraged. To make a reservation please contact LeRonn Herbert by phone (410.216.6180) or by email ([email protected]).

Four Rivers Heritage Awards recognize individuals, organizations, programs and products that contribute significantly to the community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. Cost is $15 per person. Please email [email protected] or call 410-222-1805 to RSVP.

Do you gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends? Does everyone bring a dish to share? Bear wants everyone to join him for a big dinner, but his cupboard is empty. What will he do? Let’s find out as we read Bear Gives Thanks. Songs, crafts, and a snack will reinforce the theme. Space is limited; reservations encouraged. Cost: Free for Family Circle Members, $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members