In the spirit of Women’s History Month, join the Banneker-Douglass Museum for “Honoring Black Women of Courage” We will explore the life of Maryland-born, freedom fighter, Gloria Richardson who led the Cambridge Movement, a civil-rights movement which led to the desegregation of all schools, recreational areas, and hospitals in Maryland. This program is made possible by partnerships with the University of Maryland Black Alumni Association and the Eastern Shore Change Network. Click here to register.

Hosts: Presented by The Maryland State Archives in collaboration with The Enoch Pratt Free Library and The Maryland Four Centuries Project Speaker: Chris Haley, Director, Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland Location: Online Event, View Stream Information Registration: Encouraged, but not required. Register Here Description: Laws reflect a civilization at a certain time. They address the activities of a community, either to modify, standardize or cease a practice. Slavery was an institution that reflected its time, and its legacy continues to impact our present and color our future....

Dr. Margaret Weitekamp has researched and written on how a groundswell of support helped create a LEGO® set representing women’s contributions to aerospace. Join us for a discussion of how women have worked from the very beginning of aviation to innovate, and how museums have documented their stories. This Virtual Scholar Talk spotlights some of the Smithsonian scholars featured in the publication Smithsonian American Women: Remarkable Stories of Strength, Ingenuity and Vision from the National Collection. All talks support the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, designed to create, disseminate, and amplify the historical...

Join Dr. Julie Rose,  Marietta House Museum director & Hammond-Harwood House Trustee for a virtual talk and discussion. Dr. Rose will explore the lives for five historical women who lived free and enslave at Marietta around 1830. These women’s lives intersected through their work duties, family ties, social norms, and their womanhood. Registration is required.

Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage-based collaborative event in Annapolis and other sites in Anne Arundel County, now in its 14th year! Maryland Day activities are a hit with family and friends getting together to experience the local history, culture and heritage of the region. Many know we have a rich colonial heritage, regional arts destinations like Maryland Hall, and extensive maritime history, due to our location on the Chesapeake Bay, but we have a lot of great surprises you might not be aware of. This year, Maryland Day Weekend will be a...

This virtual workshop led by historian Elinor Thompson of Brewer Hill Cemetery BHC is one of the first African American Cemeteries in the United States. Learn about the famous and non- famous people buried in this historic treasure in the heart of Annapolis.

Join the Annapolis Maritime Museum's winter Build-a-Boat program graduates for a boat building challenge.​ Build your own boat and test its seaworthiness.​ View the boat models our program graduates have built and interact with some of the critters that live in our Chesapeake Bay. Discover the rich and diverse history of boat builders in Annapolis and Eastport and learn about the Seafarers Yacht Club!

Experience a Virtual Maryland Day celebration with Historic Annapolis! Tune in on Facebook Live as we stroll up Pinkney Street and visit the Shiplap House and Hogshead. You will visit with women from our shared history who contributed to Maryland's culture and economy as we celebrate Women’s History Month. “The Fabric of Our Diverse History” highlights a printer, a healer, a free Black business owner, a baker, a shop owner, and an indentured Irish servant. They have stories and activities to share with you! Cost: Free

Celebrate Maryland Day by Painting Crabs and Oysters with the AAA! We will be painting (at a safe social distance) in front of Gallery 57 West all the way up to St. Anne’s. Artist Guidelines: Bring your own supplies (paint, canvas, paper, water, easel, etc.) Meet at Gallery 57 West When you're finished at 3:00 p.m., bring your painting back the gallery to display. We welcome artists to sell their finished "Maryland Day" works at the gallery from March 21 through 31. We recommend pricing your piece(s) at one of...

This virtual workshop led by historian Elinor Thompson of Brewer Hill Cemetery BHC is one of the first African American Cemeteries in the United States. Learn about the famous and non- famous people buried in this historic treasure in the heart of Annapolis.