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.

Before there was Kamala Harrisor Shirley Chisolm on the national political scene,there were local and state political black female leaders paving the way. Meet Maryland State Senator Verda Freeman Welcome, the second black woman to be elected to a state senate in the early 1950’s. Hear Senator Welcome, portrayed by Janice the Griot, champion for laws to eradicate racism in the schools, places of work, public accommodations, and interracial relationships in this virtual program. Presented in Partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Also, partnering with Annapolis Pride and hosting...

ArtFest is a celebration of the arts at Maryland hall. Enjoy outdoor activities with inspiring Teaching Artists, an ArtReach Film Festival celebrating the diverse stories of our community created by our talented youth and art exhibitions.

George Winston was born in Michigan and spent much of his childhood in Montana, as well as Mississippi and Florida. He is best known for his solo piano recordings, of which he has sold more than 15 million albums. Winston plays in a variety of styles: a melodic approach he calls “rural folk piano;” stride piano, a style of jazz developed in the 1920s as an offshoot of ragtime developed by Thomas “Fats” Waller and Teddy Wilson; and his primary interest, New Orleans R&B piano, influenced by James Booker, Professor...

Joyce White, food historian, will share her culinary expertise in this interactive program. Learn about the various foods that sustained Marylanders in the early days of settlement through to the 18th century with distinctions being made for class, wealth, race, and time-period. This program explores foods that were grown or harvested in Maryland and looks at exotic imports from around the world such as spices, cheeses, pasta, isinglass, and more. Cooking techniques, food preservation, and period dining styles are also explored. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10...