This presentation by John Siemon will cover the uses for maps in researching family history, plus many places to find detailed maps that show where your ancestors lived. His talk will include some online demonstrations and how to put them in your family history documents. John Siemon has been on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Genealogical Society since 2008, and is currently President of the Society. He has been researching his family history since 1997. His special interests are maps, the Civil War, and Baltimore history and genealogy.

Élan Ensemble is going to perform in the historic Ballroom for Twelfth Night. $40 per person/$35 Members

Join Historic London Town and Gardens to chat with amazing vendors from the area and learn more about hosting your wedding here. What better way to kick off the New Year?!

Scope of Presentation Jack will discuss the steamboats which took people and freight to and from Bay area communities in all kinds of weather every day. Another class of steamer that looked like the passenger and freight boats was dedicated solely to pleasure. Pleasure vessels carried thousands of people during the summer months to Bay area resorts like Tolchester Beach, Betterton, Bay Shore Park, Bay Ridge, Chesapeake Beach, Marshall Hall, and Colonial Beach. Presenter Jack Shaum is a retired print and broadcast journalist who had a nearly 30-year career as a news...

Keynote Speaker: Professor Dale Green The Lost Towns Project wants to hear your stories about African American history for two grants sponsored by the National Park Service Civil Rights African American Historic Preservation Program and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Please come to one of the three public meetings to learn more about the project and to schedule your oral history interview, which will take place at a later date. Tell us about the experiences of your family and friends, including your parents, grandparents, and other relatives. There will be stations to...

Join Artist/Performer, Culture Queen, as she hosts the “Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” celebration. The MLK Celebration will celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy with an interactive civil rights-themed show, and crafts! In addition, there will be activities for families with children of all ages to celebrate the legacies of other African American Kings and Queens of Social Justice from the marvelous State of Maryland! Museum guided tours and scavenger hunt will also be available. Please register by emailing: [email protected] or calling (410) 216-6180

The Broadway musical, I Have a Dream, first debuted in 1976 with Billy Dee Williams playing Dr. King. The play portrays the life of Dr. King and important moments of the civil rights movement through song and dance.  It includes many gospel songs from the Civil Rights Movement, including We Shall Overcome and Free at Last. Coretta Scott King and Rosa Parks praised the show when they saw it in the 1980’s. Order tickets at www.mlkjrmd.org. The two act musical begins at 7:00 pm Saturday, January 13 at the Key...

Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of the “About Prints” exhibition, followed by a hands-on activity from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

This encore concert by the Extensions of Faith Praise Choir is back due to the enthusiastic response to their performance for the 2017 Martin Luther King concert held during last year's Ruth Starr Rose exhibition in the Mitchell Gallery. Ramocille Johnson leads this non-denominational chorus of over 30 voices accompanied by bass guitar, drums, percussions, and keyboard. The choir, who performs throughout Maryland, is known for their vibrant interpretations of Gospel music, as well as traditional spirituals and hymns. This event is free and open to the public. A reception...

Honor the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with hands-on activities about skin color. Why are we different and how are we all the same? Ages 7-12. Two sessions:  $8 per child. No charge for accompanying adults