Part of the Mitchell Gallery's newest exhibit, A Season of Shakespeare: Bronze Works by Greg Wyatt, this interview, followed by a Q & A period, will offer insights on Wyatt’s inspirations as seen in his sculptures of Shakespeare’s characters, as well as the collaboration and production of bronze sculptures. This event is free to attend.
Four Rivers Heritage Area invites you to our 2021 “Fall Summit” meeting for heritage area site directors and managers (plus key partners) on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 9:30 a.m, via Zoom. These summit meetings, held annually since 2004, are important opportunities for representatives from our regional heritage-related sites and organizations to exchange information about new programs and products, learn about potential funding sources and collaborative partnerships, and to propose and discuss ideas for future heritage initiatives. In addition to the traditional round-table information exchange, the agenda includes the Fall Mini-Grant Opportunity, the Annual Heritage...
Join us on select Tuesday mornings for storytime and fun activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones (4-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. Did you ever wonder where the food comes from that is in your lunchbox? Some foods come from above or below ground. We will look at where the food comes from in our lunchboxes and then we will visit Farmer Ben in Mr. Paca’s Garden, where we will...
The full story of the American Revolution requires us to look beyond the famous lives of Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson. Join University of Maryland historian Richard Bell as he focuses on all the things you might not have learned in high school or college about this great struggle for independence. We will probe unexpected corners of this sprawling, eight-year war and expands its cast of characters substantially to include the typhoid-ridden immigrant corset-maker who wrote the pamphlet that gave colonists the confidence to believe they could beat Britain;...
Mandatory for all applicants for the Four Rivers Heritage Area Fall Mini-Grants. This grant round is expected to be highly competitive; partial funding awards are likely. Don't miss the chance to learn more about how to apply. This workshop will be held over Zoom. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] to register.
September 23 Rickshaw Lizard (Sax Driven Jam Band) The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the sumer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.
The Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for London Town. All proceeds go to support the gardens at London Town. Thank you for supporting a local 501c3 nonprofit (tax ID: 52-1396159) What Will You Find at the Sale? Plants hardy to zone 7a and 7b and that do well in heavy clay and sand mix. Plants that are well represented in our gardens and are thriving in various habitats at London Town, including: woodland gardens (filtered shade); rain gardens and ornamental gardens Our stock comes from reputed vendors and is...
An inaugural Alex Haley Legacy Roundtable Discussion about the late author’s literary work and legacy will be held on Friday, September 24th, 2021, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., at Calvary United Methodist Church, located on 301 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis, Maryland. The public is invited to hear members of Haley’s family and friends share lesser-known personal stories, during an intimate conversation. The evening will commence with a reception and meet-and-greet in Calvary Church’s Fellowship Hall from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. A roundtable conversation is scheduled to be held from 7:30...
The Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for London Town. All proceeds go to support the gardens at London Town. Thank you for supporting a local 501c3 nonprofit (tax ID: 52-1396159) What Will You Find at the Sale? Plants hardy to zone 7a and 7b and that do well in heavy clay and sand mix. Plants that are well represented in our gardens and are thriving in various habitats at London Town, including: woodland gardens (filtered shade); rain gardens and ornamental gardens Our stock comes from reputed vendors and is...
"Either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing" - Ben Franklin, 1738 At our Quill and Ink Workshop your child can do both! Using the tools and techniques of the 18th Century, they’ll learn to mix ink, practice their penmanship, and stamp and seal their very own letter. $15 for member children ages 6-12 / $20 for non-member children ages 6-12 Please note: This is a drop-off program. The fee covers one child attending the program. Additional adults and family members who wish to explore London Town...