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.

Four Marylanders - William Paca, Samuel Chase, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and Thomas Stone - were among the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell profiles the lives and political careers of our state's signers. Reservations required.    

Dig deeper into science and history in your backyard! SERC's 2018 winter lectures explore the future of the Chesapeake Bay and its fisheries, plus discoveries about historic Maryland life, from Native American use of the Bay to 20th-century America, with local experts in anthropology, architecture and the citizen science archaeology lab at SERC. February 20- Lost Buttons, Oyster Shells & Colonial Diets: Highlights from SERC Archaeology Citizen Scientists with Jim Breedlove, Siara Biuk, Leo Plourde, Jocelyn Lee and Kathleen Cannon SERC citizen scientists Schmidt Conference Center  

February 21: Zoe Johnson, Ph.D., NOAA   “Sea Level Rise and the Chesapeake Bay” 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