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    

Share your history and stories online with Annapolis Past Port. Learn how to create your own pages and upload photos and documents to our own version of Wikipedia! Created by Make Your Mark Media and student interns from AACPS, the Annapolis Past Port is a free and public resource for preserving and sharing the history and stories of the Annapolis area and communities. We will show you the ins and outs of the "wiki" (the same open-source application used by Wikipedia) and walk you through how to create and edit your content....

Ever wonder what the colonials drank? Come to the William Paca House to find out! Learn about historical practices in brewing and distilling and practices today, just in time for the upcoming fall and winter holidays. Cash bar available. 21+ only. Reservations encouraged. Cost: $10 per adult for HA Members and Volunteers, $12 per adult for Non-Members. Entry includes one drink ticket. Additional drink tickets available for purchase.  

Tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. $10 per person/Members Free For reservations email [email protected] or call 410-2634683 ext.10

Norm Barker, Professor of Pathology and Art as Applied to Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, will discuss the “Hidden Beauty” exhibition at 5:30 p.m. in the Conversation Room, across from the Mitchell Gallery. The scientific image no matter what discipline, medicine, chemistry, biology, oceanography, etc. is essential for the transfer of knowledge. We are a visual culture and observation is such an important part of the scientific method. As far back as the Ancient Egyptians more than 5000 years ago, documents have been unearthed describing empirical methods...

The celebration features an evening of food, wine and beer - all from local restaurants and breweries. In addition, renowned pianist and vocalist, Courtyn Carr, will be performing live.