On Sunday, May 1, the Odenton Heritage Society will continue its observance of the town's 150th anniversary with "Odenton's Founders," a photo display about prominent 19th century families and their businesses. The general stores, post office, farms, and cannery operated by the Watts and Murray families helped to define the young town and populate the area near the railroad junction at its center (today's MARC station).  Additional displays present community history in the 20th century, including homes, stores, schools, World War I and World War II, amateur baseball, National Plastic Products,...

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 (3-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. This Week's Book: Every Cake Has A Story by Christina Tosi Bored with everything being exactly the same in Samesville, Sammi places a recipe under her pillow at night and wishes for a brighter and more colorful world. What happens when she wakes up? In Every Cake...

The Boston Tea Party was a response to the 1773 Tea Act, new legislation designed to reduce tea smuggling within the British Empire and boost the sales of tea imported to the American colonies by the East India Company, a mega corporation with an all-too-cozy relationship to the British Government. But, of course, it all backfired spectacularly. In this talk, historian Dr. Richard Bell argues that the resulting Boston Tea Party marks the first major protest in America against corporate greed and the effects of globalization. Registration required. Cost: $15 per...

Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for a Make-Your-Own Mother’s Day Tea Cup Floral Arrangement program on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Celebrate Mother’s Day with the very special “make-your-own” event with a beautiful flower arrangement. Choose your flowers for a one-of-a-kind arrangement made by you! The price is $55.00 for one arrangement. If you want to make additional arrangement advanced ordering is necessary. All materials and instructions are provided by professional florist, Shelly...

The international duo Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante will be travelling from their home in Whitby, England, to perform a concert of Chesapeake Bay folk music with Jefferson Holland to benefit the local environmental group, Annapolis Green. The concert will take place at the Galesville Memorial Hall on Friday, May 6, at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 per person. Advance sale tickets are available at jeffersonholland.com. Beer & wine will be available for purchase for those over 21 years of age. Soft drinks and water will also be served.

Plant Hope! The big Plant Sale in Crofton is back! Saturday, May 7th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Historic Linthicum Walks, 2295 Davidsonville Road. One hundred percent of all funds raised go to communities in need locally and around the world through Crofton Community Missions! Ample overflow parking at Crofton Middle School.

Families are invited to this 60-minute special program in which they will investigate the colonial herb garden and learn the importance of herbs in medicine and cooking. They will also tour the kitchen of the Hammond-Harwood House, examine cooking equipment from the past, and learn about various spices. Each participant will create a beautiful basket to take home as a special gift for that special Mom in their life! Price: $30 Space is limited, reservations are required. Please call 410-263-4683×10 or email [email protected]

A tradition for over 40 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8,000 plants - perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts - that represent the best of the old and the new. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson's favorite snail vine, you will find something here to delight. . All proceeds of this beloved annual fundraiser support the programs of the William Paca Garden!

Join us for our latest exhibit celebrating Black women’s art, HONOR. Honor: high respect, great esteem. For centuries, art has been used as a way of expression. We honor the expression of six Black Maryland-based women artists with HONOR, an exhibition co-curated by the Banneker-Douglass Museum and ArtFarm Studios.

This Mother's Day, why buy your mom a bouquet when you can make one together? In this hour-long class, you'll enjoy mimosas and learn how to create beautiful arrangements for bouquets, centerpieces, wreaths, and more. While enjoying time with mom (or your bestie!), you'll each craft a stunning centerpiece to take home. ​Participants must be 21+ Pre-registration required. Space is limited. ​$35 for members $45 for non-members