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James Brice House Hard Hat Tour

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Have you ever wondered what preservation in progress really looks like? Beginning November 18th, take a peek behind the scaffolding in the James Brice House, where a major preservation effort has recently begun to restore the house to its 18th century grandeur. Schedule your own group tour or join one of our public tours to peer beyond the sawdust to learn about the people who built the house, lived and worked in it and the craftsmen restoring it today. $18.00 per person Tours will start from the William Paca House and...

American Indian Heritage Day

London Town House and Gardens 839 Londontown Road , Edgewater, MD, United States

The Cedarville Band of Piscataway Indians returns to London Town for our annual celebration of native peoples in Maryland. Skip Black Friday and join in a dance, talk with an elder, and enjoy the state holiday alongside the Piscataway. Included with general admission and free for members.

Small Business Saturday

Sites throughout the Four Rivers Heritage

This is your chance to show local business owners that you care by shopping at their stores. In an age of global markets and capitalism, it’s far too easy for small businesses to struggle and fail, even if they offer superior products and services. We have the power to change the world little by little by shopping at small businesses on this designated day – and to make a habit of it in the future.

Grand Illumination – Annapolis Tree Lighting

Market Space 25 Market Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

With support from the Annapolis business community, the Annapolis Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce) will once again host the Lighting of the Tree in Annapolis during the City’s Grand Illumination event. Watch Santa arrive in town and enjoy singing and dance performances by area youth. The Jaycees will provide refreshments and ornaments children can use to decorate the tree. Attendees are invited to bring nonperishable food items and new, unwrapped toys for the Jaycees’ annual Angel Tree Project. Free.

Pop-Up Heritage: A Musical Traipse Through History

Maryland State Archives 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD, United States

In celebration of his new book, "Musical Maryland: A History of Song and Performance from the Colonial Period to the Age of Radio,"renowned musicologist David Hildebrand presents a rare concert experience at the Maryland State Archives.

Mr. Paca’s Backyard Preschool Program

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Have you ever ridden on a bus to take a trip to the market, to visit Annapolis, or go to a park? As we read The Last Stop on Market Street, we will join a boy, C.J., and his grandmother on a bus ride. C.J. asks his grandmother many questions, and she gives him some answers that help him look at their travels from a positive point-of-view. Songs, crafts, and a snack will reinforce the theme. Space is limited; reservations encouraged. Cost: Free for Family Circle Members, $8 per child for...

Recreating Historic Architectural Finishes: A Demonstration

As the celebration of the James Brice House’s 250-year anniversary continues, don’t miss this opportunity to meet further members of the project’s impressive preservation team. In this unique demonstration and lecture, historic interior finish experts, Christopher Mills and Erika Sanchez Goodwillie, will demonstrate methods of producing historic paints and traditional paintings techniques, discuss their portfolio of past work, and provide insight into the daily dilemmas that conservators in the field face with regard to preservation and restoration. Reservations encouraged. Cost: Free for Curator’s Circle and Preservation Circle Members; $15 for...

Visit Annapolis 2017 Partner Workshop Series: Analytics

Annapolis Visitors Center 26 West Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

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. Free. Senator John C. Astle Conference Room. November 30 – Analytics with speaker Ben Isenberg

Illuminated London Town

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

New this year: Friday AND Saturday Nights! Experience the magic of a winter evening at Illuminated London Town! Sip hot cider and roast s'mores beside roaring fires in the Historic Area, included in the price. Explore the gardens, illuminated with festive holiday lights. Discover colonial nighttime and holidays at a candlelit William Brown House, decorated for the season. Enjoy special performances in the gardens each week, such as the Chesapeake Revelers or the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra. The Coffee Table Truck will have hot specialty drinks for sale. Bring the family to...

Holiday Candlelight Stroll

Downtown Annapolis

Learn about the origin of holiday traditions – including the significance of evergreens, Yule logs, Christmas trees and Santa Claus as you stroll through Annapolis with a festively attired guide. Includes a tour of the Hammond-Harwood House. Admission: $21/Adults; $12/Children ages 3-11; Children 2 and under, free Tours depart from the Information Booth at City Dock, Annapolis