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Historic London Town Fall Plant Sale

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Historic London Town's annual plant sale has moved to the fall because of the pandemic. Learn more about this great event and the member/volunteer pre-order here. ​Free for everyone. Members & volunteers receive 10% off (Become a member today) ​

John Shaw Walking Tour

This tour explores the fascinating life of acclaimed 18th century Scottish born cabinet maker John Shaw. The tour visits his workshop, church, and the homes of his clients. The tour meets at the Old Treasury Building in State Circle. Price: $15 | Members: $10

Children’s Punched Tin Workshop

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Learn how colonists illuminated their lives using fires, candles, and more; then, using tin punched lanterns as inspiration, create your own "tin" punched (aluminum) plate. Please note: This program is intended for children ages 5-12. For the safety of participants and staff, this workshop will be held outside with appropriate distancing, group sizes, and cleaning in accordance with CDC and local guidance.​ $10 for member children ages 5-12 (become one today!). $15 for non-member children ages 5-12.​ REGISTER HERE

EVs Hit The Avenue!

Maryland Avenue

Annapolis Green is bringing you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4, a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of and options for driving electric. EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change! Besides, they’re becoming pretty normal now… are less expensive than you think, stylish, and convenient. We think that’s pretty Kick Gas! EVs Hit the Avenue – 6 – 8 pm In the Maryland Avenue Recovery Zone, 4 to 6 EVs will be parked on the...

Virtual Lecture – John Shaw, Annapolis Cabinetmaker

If you’ve visited a historic house museum in Annapolis, you’ve likely been introduced to the work of our city’s most famous cabinetmaker, John Shaw. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Shaw quickly established himself as the go-to furniture-maker for wealthy patrons in and around Annapolis, building and repairing pieces for noteworthy residents including William Paca, James Brice, and Charles Carroll. Examples of Shaw’s work can be found in museums and historic homes up and down the East Coast—from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to the Museum of Early Southern...

Kick Gas! Annapolis Green Celebrates Drive Electric Week Virtually!

Join Annapolis Green for Kick Gas! as we bring you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4. We’re part of a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of driving electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change! And… they are perfectly normal, cheaper than you think, stylish and easy. We think that’s pretty Kick Gas!  On October 1 we’ll Zoom in and virtually showcase various models of the more than 40 plug-in...

Kick Gas! – EVs Hit the Street – West Street, that is

Annapolis Green is excited to bring you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4, a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of and options for driving electric! EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change. Besides, they’re becoming pretty normal now, not to mention, stylish, convenient, and less expensive than you think! We think that’s pretty Kick Gas!  EVs Hit the Street – 4 – 9 pm In the West Street Recovery Zone, 4 to 6 EVs...

Living History in the Garden: A Conversation on Health and Medicine

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Historic Annapolis is pleased to announce a special living history event in the William Paca Garden on Saturday, October 3! While you stroll through the William Paca Garden, listen in as Mrs. Anne Catharine Green, printer of the Maryland Gazette, discusses her concerns about her children’s health with Mercy, who has experience in all manner of herbal treatments. Learn about the common remedies that were advertised in Maryland Gazette in the 1770s, and the plants that were used to heal colonists. Illnesses such as smallpox, whooping cough, and other ailments...

Just Peale and Juice

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

The Winifred Gordon Memorial Art and Wellness Series In memory of the talented artist and a founder of the Hammond-Harwood House Museum, Winifred Gordon, this free series, open to the public, will have gallery talks on mediums including painting, ceramics, furniture making followed by a wellness activity. Arts, history, tradition, and heritage all come together in important and unexpected ways that can improve overall health. These programs connect to the art collection to improve participant’s physical health and mental well-being.  Each program is 90-minute long. Limited capacity. Learn about the...

Colonial Cocktails: Fish House Punch & Mint Julep

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture. In this session, you’ll enjoy a variety of punch known as Fish House Punch, featuring rum and cognac. Explore the origins of the Mint Julep, originally a medicinal drink, just in time for the Derby and Preakness Participants must be 21+. For the safety of participants and staff, this event will be held outside with appropriate distancing, group sizes, and cleaning in...