Tucked inside a now almost-forgotten set of maps once owned by famous London diarist Samuel Pepys is one of the most extraordinary maps of colonial English America. Created by a colonial merchant, planter, and diplomat named Augustine Herrman and commissioned by Lord Baltimore, Virginia and Maryland as it is Planted and Inhabited (1673) pictures the Mid-Atlantic in breathtaking detail, capturing its waterways, coastlines, and communities. This talk presented by Dr. Christian J. Koot uncovers the story of this map by tracing its Atlantic journey and explaining what it reveals about colonial...

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. We are delighted to announce a modified version of the beloved living history program: Revolutionary London Town! Examine the ideals of the American Revolution through a socially distanced, outdoor-only guided tour of the site. During the tour, you will learn about: the concerns of everyday citizens in London Town on the eve of revolution the ideals and aspirations of Beck, an enslaved woman working in London Town Elizabeth Ferguson, the local businesswoman enslaving Beck the concerns of those in maritime trades, as impending war...

This training is geared toward teachers, educators, and counselors. Led by industry leaders and scholars, this interactive workshop focuses on using the arts as an effective means to dismantle racial stereotypes and effectively strengthen minority communities. #BDMAntiRacism

While unprecedented social restrictions make CBF's bimonthly Brock Environmental Center Learning Series impossible to do in-person for the time being, the issues remain as important as ever.  So we are moving this popular series online, increasing the number of available seats—and making the program monthly! Ensuring the meaningful involvement of all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, or income is critical to ensuring equity for all. Join CBF and a panel of elected leaders and community advocates for perspectives on recent environmental justice victories around the Bay watershed. We will also...

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.

Anne Catharine Green became the publisher of the Maryland Gazette following her husband’s death, and her story would be inspiring in any era: a successful business woman operating in a man's world. Add in that this "Printer to the Province" gave birth to 14 children and her fuller story is revealed. Tune in to celebrate this remarkable Founding Mother to mark her 300th birthday and 2020: The Year of the Woman. Re-enactor Diane Rey will present an overview of Mrs. Green’s life as well as a vivid portrayal of the woman herself. Registration required. Cost: $15...

A walking tour of downtown Annapolis to learn about William Buckland’s life.  See firsthand his designs, and examples of his influence. Please note that the tour meets in front of St. Mary’s Church (109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401.) Price: $15 | Members: $10

Panelists: Zoe Johnson, Co- Chair, Annapolis City Dock Resiliency Workgroup Jason Toft, University of  Washington Chela Zabin, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) - San Francisco Branch Moderator: Kristen Minogue, SERC Tens of millions of Americans make their homes in coastal cities. How these cities adapt to rising seas will determine their futures in the 21st century. In our August webinar, three experts from cities on the East and West Coasts of the U.S. will share stories and ideas about how coastal communities can build resiliently in the face of sea level rise. Join us for...

The August 20 Wine & Dine in the Garden is currently sold out. To be added to the wait list, please email [email protected].  This summer, enjoy a unique opportunity to dine in the William Paca Garden, the crown jewel of Annapolis. The breathtaking 2-acre English garden, filled with romantic ambiance, is the perfect venue for an intimate al fresco dining experience. Extravagant food and wine, along with the unparalleled service of Ken’s Creative Kitchen, will create an unforgettable evening. Registration required. Cost: $150 per person Seatings will be available for parties...

This story is about strategic location on a great estuary, human interactions with rich natural resources, and the founding history of the United States. It is an evolving story built around the science of archaeology and the inferences of oral and written history for the 2,650-acre campus of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), 5 miles south of Annapolis and 25 miles east of Washington, DC. It relies upon volunteer citizen scientists who have been piecing together a fabric of place and time that is entirely local, yet it forms...