The Galesville Heritage Society's 2018 Speaker Series continues. Last year's presentations on Bay Wise Gardening was a great success and this year the Galesville Heritage Society will follow up with more about good gardening practices and plants and trees that are just right for Galesville.
Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of the “About Prints” exhibition at 3 p.m.
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...
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 27 - Preserving the History of a Jim Crow Era School: Restoration at Mill Swamp/Ralph J. Bunche School & Community Center with Sarah Grady SERC citizen scientist Schmidt Conference Center
Join us as we explore the newest findings on the history of 43 Pinkney Street: the Hogshead. This modest dwelling has been a mystery for some time. We will share the latest research on the building, and learn about the 18th century craftspeople of Annapolis. It's a hands-on experience in a site for the working folk of Annapolis. If you are interested in joining the wonderful team of volunteers at Hogshead, this is a great opportunity. It's a wonderful contrast to the William Paca House and the James Brice House!...
February 28: Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, Authors “America’s First Daughter” Authors’ book will be available for purchase 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
Scope of Presentation This presentation will discuss the history of battlefield preservation in America, and how through this preservation Americans can learn about their history and in turn it’s values and culture. Some of our nation’s most important principles and ideals, while embodied by certain documents, were in fact made real on battlefields through the sacrifices of citizen soldiers. Presenter Jim Lighthizer: Jim’s years of public service began in 1979 when he was elected to the Maryland State Legislature. In 1982, he was elected to the first of two terms as Anne...
Anne Arundel Genealogical Society Is pleased to announce “The Girl With Two Mothers” Featuring guest speaker Anne Sundermann Anne Sundermann will present her journey to locate her birth family and her roots. She will discuss the use of adoption records and the difficulties she encountered. Her search included the use of a variety of online resources, DNA testing, and the assistance of post-adoption search services. Her discovery led to a reunion with her birth family and her roots in Ireland. Come and learn more about how to research adoptions. Guests...
Do you have questions about your Maryland genealogy research? How to research Maryland State Archives records? Where you could find information about an enslaved ancestor? Or are you stuck in your research and have a “brick wall” question? Our archivists will help you answer all these questions and more. Keep an eye on the Maryland State Archives Facebook page for our Virtual Brick Wall Session, which will go live as a Facebook Event, 12pm-2pm on March 2nd!! Post your questions on the event page and our archivists will do what...
Night was a perilous time in early America as thieves, wayward travelers, and even evil spirits lurked around the corner for our early ancestors. Families engaged in a process of shutting in, barring the front door, and retreating to the inner sanctity of family life. Others chose to frequent taverns and frolic in the night, much to the distress of proper society. On this interactive tour visitors will learn about what night was like during the early 19th century when the beautiful Frances Townley Chase Loockerman lived on the property...