February 14: Susan Proctor, Program Director, Surratt House Museum   “The People and Events Surrounding the Conspiracy to Assassinate an American President” Captain Avery Museum Winter Luncheon Series 2018 Our annual program begins January 24th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays through February 28th. Come hear our engaging speakers then enjoy a delicious meal of homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert, and beverages. Lecture begins promptly at 11:30. Please arrive early to find your seat. Series for Museum Members: $95; Non-Members $100 Individual Luncheons for Museum Members: $22; Non-Members $25

Pre-empting Crises through Self-care Mental Health and the African American Community Combating Mental Health Stigma Elise Banks, M.S., LPC, a licensed counselor and winner of Miss International 2015, advocates internationally, for mental health. Ms. Banks serves as a National Ambassador for the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). She is an Executive Board member for NAMI Texas and for Menninger Clinic, a leading psychiatric hospital in, Houston, Texas. $10 donation includes a T-shirt and light refreshments

Scope of Presentation Tucker will offer a live, multi-media presentation about the America’s Cup, including an overview of the Cup’s storied history and an inside look at the 35th America’s Cup completed in Bermuda in 2017. He will also offer a view into the future and what to expect for the 36th America’s Cup. Presenter Tucker Thompson is the official Public Host of the 35th America’s Cup and was one of the announcers of the 34th Cup in San Francisco. A veteran sailing TV commentator, Thompson has hosted over 1,500 sailing...

Each Saturday morning join Historic London Town and Gardens to discover different addictive pleasures during colonial times, such as alcohol, sugar, gambling, and other early earthy delights. February 17 - "Something to Depend On: Tobacco Culture(s) of the 18th Century" with Paul Lovelace, Director of Agriculture at the Accokeek Foundation's National Colonial Farm Free for members, $10 for non-members

Keynote Speaker: Tony Spencer 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 scan...

From the Kunta-Kinte Alex Haley Memorial to the Thurgood Marshall Memorial, see Annapolis as a microcosm of Maryland African American heritage. Trace the rich history of African Americans in Annapolis with a period dressed guide who will invite guests to explore an important facet of our history and culture. The walking tour ends at the Banneker-Douglass Museum where guests are invited to visit the museum at their leisure. The tour departs from the City Dock Information Booth at 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD at 1 pm. Tickets are $20/Adults, $10/Children...

The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation announces the creation and debut of the documentary film, Bates, Center of Excellence: Memories of Bates Teachers. This documentary was created by the Foundation as part of its ongoing effort to promote legacy endeavors in the city of Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The documentary is based on the reflections and recounting of memories from interviews of 15 former teachers of Bates High School. It tells the story of Bates from the prospective of educators who had firsthand experiences in teaching...

Opening Reception: Maryland artist Ulysses Marshall captures Frederick Douglass' spirit through his highly expressive mixed media compositions -his colorful and poetic collages delivered with blunt sincerity. Marshall's work talks of the glory, the pain, and the hope in Douglass' life and in the African-American experience. Exhibit runs February 13 - May 19, 2018

The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation announces the creation and debut of the documentary film, Bates, Center of Excellence: Memories of Bates Teachers. This documentary was created by the Foundation as part of its ongoing effort to promote legacy endeavors in the city of Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The documentary is based on the reflections and recounting of memories from interviews of 15 former teachers of Bates High School. It tells the story of Bates from the prospective of educators who had firsthand experiences in teaching...

This Black History Month living storybook presentation by The AngelWing Project, Inc. Watch the characters come to live and share their stories in rhythmic prose, poetry, dance and song. Info and Tickets HERE.