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.
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 whip up some fall favorites: Wassail and Hot Buttered Rum, two warm drinks sure to keep you toasty as the leaves start to fall. $25 for members and $33 for non-members. Participants must be 21+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.
What is happening in Glasgow and what does it really mean for the Climate Crisis? How will global-level decisions made at COP26 affect us here in Maryland? Two officials will address these questions at a special and informative virtual talk. Peter Goodwin, PhD, professor and President of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will briefly address the existential nature of the global issues discussed at COP26 and what agreements or pledges made at the higher levels of government mean. Then Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles will...
Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for a Make-Your-Own Holiday Centerpiece program on November 20, 2021, at the Historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Seating is limited, but there are two sessions. Register for either the 10:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. session. Start your holiday season with a beautiful, fresh centerpiece. This centerpiece made to last with an evergreen base will take you right from Thanksgiving through to your Christmas table. The price is $60.00 for one centerpiece. If you want to make additional centerpieces advanced ordering is necessary. All...
The Hammond-Harwood House offers a two hour in-depth tour of the architecture of the house.
Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for a Make-Your-Own Holiday Centerpiece program on November 20, 2021, at the Historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Seating is limited, but there are two sessions. Register for either the 10:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. session. Start your holiday season with a beautiful, fresh centerpiece. This centerpiece made to last with an evergreen base will take you right from Thanksgiving through to your Christmas table. The price is $60.00 for one centerpiece. If you want to make additional centerpieces advanced ordering is necessary. All...
The first two Thursdays of December from 4 pm until Midnight and the third Thursday of December from 4 pm until 11 pm. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll along Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle, Market Space and Dock Street from 4 PM until Midnight to support local businesses. When we Shop Local, we reinvest in our community and help our downtown businesses thrive. Check out all the stores, galleries, and boutiques throughout the downtown area.
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild cordially invites the public to its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, “Gifts From the Arts” this December. The pop-up gallery show will be held over two weekends, December 2-5 and December 10-12 2021 at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21073 (Main Street at South River Colony shopping center). The show is free and open to the public. Masks required. Visitors are invited to get an exclusive Sneak Peek Thursday, December 2 at 5:30-8:00 p.m.
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild cordially invites the public to its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, “Gifts From the Arts” this December. The pop-up gallery show will be held over two weekends, December 2-5 and December 10-12 2021 at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21073 (Main Street at South River Colony shopping center). The show is free and open to the public. Masks required. Visitors are invited to a Meet the Artist reception on Friday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m.–7 p.m.
Start your holiday season with our annual wreath workshop! Create your own holiday wreaths and centerpieces. Our expert wreath makers will guide you in making the perfect natural holiday decorations for your home! For ages 12+. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. If laws or safety guidance necessitates that we cancel the program, we will create wreath kits for you to pick up and create at home. Tickets are non-refundable for this event.