Annapolis has a long, complicated past which mirrors the larger American story, and gaining a firm mental handle on it can be difficult. Historic Annapolis Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell breaks down the history of Maryland’s capital city into bite-sized, thematic blocks of time to help you make sense of it all.  From the town’s birth in the 17th century to the challenges and opportunities it faces now in the 21st, our speaker highlights what has made Annapolis a special community for hundreds of years. This opening talk in our 2022...

Annapolis Maritime Museum's 2022 Winter Lecture Series Join Annapolis Maritime Museum virtually for their annual winter lecture series hosted over Zoom. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on eight diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science and maritime art. Admission is $10 per person for non-members and FREE for First Mate and above members. Presenter: Richard Bell | Professor of History at the University of Maryland An incredible story of five boys whose courage forever changed the fight against slavery in America. This...

Step back to the 18th century as costumed living history interpreters portray life in colonial London Town. The interpreters will live onsite through the weekend, trying to reenact as authentic of an experience. Free for members or included with general admission. No pre-registration required.

Step back to the 18th century as costumed living history interpreters portray life in colonial London Town. The interpreters will live onsite through the weekend, trying to reenact as authentic of an experience. Free for members or included with general admission. No pre-registration required.

Join the Captain Avery Museum for this exciting series! Programs begin each Wednesday at 11:30 am, followed by a luncheon of delicious soup, bread, dessert, tea & coffee. Members $100 for Series; $25 for individual luncheons. Non-Members $120 for Series; $28 for individual luncheons. JANUARY 26 The Chew Mansion - John Kille, State Archaeologist John Kille, is the Assistant Director of the Lost Towns Project for Anne Arundel County. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. He will talk about the Samuel Chew family and mansion, as well...

Trees provide habitat, shade, soil stability, community beautification, and so much more. Join Greg Burks, Joanna Ogburn, and Justin Bowers to learn more about the 2021 Tree Solutions Act and how Maryland will be planting 5 million trees in the near future. Back by popular demand, the highly rated webinar series. Webinars are available for $15/session or register for all four for $50. Members are encouraged to use their member benefit code when registering to enjoy the series at no cost.

Annapolis Maritime Museum's 2022 Winter Lecture Series Join Annapolis Maritime Museum virtually for their annual winter lecture series hosted over Zoom. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on eight diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science and maritime art. Admission is $10 per person for non-members and FREE for First Mate and above members. Presenter: Gerald Winegrad | Former State Senator and Author Learn about the grave threats to biodiversity threatening wildlife, insects including pollinators, and many other species. This is the only...

With the guidance of artist and printmaker Mary Ellen Carsley, participants will create a print in the ukiyo-e style. No experience necessary. Materials provided. Registration required. $20 for members; $30 for non-members. Open to ages 16 years and up.

The surgeons, physicians, and doctors of the Civil War have received deserved attention in the study of the Civil War. But what about the common stretcher bearer? Hear the fascinating tale of common men in an uncommon world. Who were the stretcher bearers and ambulance drivers of the Civil War? What was their daily life like? How were they trained? Learn the answers to these questions and more with Kyle Dalton of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.​ Free for members (become one today!) or $10 for non-members. All...

Kit Brooks, the Japan Foundation Assistant Curator of Japanese Art at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, will provide insights into the representation and attitudes toward women in the Edo period. Live-stream link will be provided before the event begins. Kit Brooks is the Japan Foundation Assistant Curator of Japanese Art at the Freer-Sackler Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. She holds a PhD in Japanese art history from Harvard University. Specializing in prints and paintings of the Edo and Meiji periods, Kit’s primary research interests revolve around...