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: Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, by Kevin Noble Maillard Celebrate Native American Day with us and read Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story. This story shares the rich tradition, culture, and family life of a Native American family. We’ll learn that...

A 2019 report showed that North America has lost nearly 3 BILLION birds since 1970 alone. But birds aren’t the only species experiencing immense decline. Maryland is not unique in dramatic declines of plant and animal species. This session will discuss what has happened and how to prevent further loss. 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.

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided 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. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond- Harwood House is proud to partner with Reynold’s Tavern of Annapolis. Reynold’s Taverns offers an extensive afternoon tea menu – a perfect pairing to enjoy before or after the Jane Austen Tour. Tours and tea are booked separately. Price: $12...

Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to announce the availability of our Fall 2022 (FY23) Mini-Grants! This grant round is expected to be highly competitive; partial funding awards are likely. To learn more, applicants must send a representative to attend a mandatory zoom workshop on Wednesday, September 21 at 3 p.m. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] to register, to discuss your project, to ask questions, or for more information!

Please join County Executive Steuart Pittman, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, and the Annapolis Arts District for The Best Place - For All Mural Artists' Signing & Celebration on Thursday, September 22nd 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Arundel Center Parking Lot, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis. Come celebrate Anne Arundel County's newest mural: The Best Place - For All Mural. Join us to appreciate the beautiful and interactive artwork of local artists Cindy Fletcher-Holden and Comacell Brown Jr. as they sign their work to complete the mural. Live...

The fun of our summer concert series will continue this fall at our Park Campus (located at 7300 Edgewood Rd in Annapolis). Join us on Thursdays in September from 6 to 8 p.m. for music by the Bay! Listen to music from Rickshaw Lizard at 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 is permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.

In September 1987, the Kunta Kinte Celebration was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Now known as the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, the festival is a celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of Africans, African Americans, and Caribbean people of African descent. The festival is a volunteer-run event organized by the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Kunta Kinte Celebrations, Inc.

Join the West Annapolis Business Affiliation for the annual West Annapolis Oktoberfest with 115 vendors, 15 food trucks or tents, 2 beer trucks, 1 band, 1 children's choir, 1 block for kids fun, an entire day of delicious entertainment for your friends, teams, groups and neighbors. 5% of all proceeds from the 30th Annual West Annapolis Oktoberfest celebration will be donated to the Kidz Coping program at Wellness House of Annapolis.

Silent Film and Live Music by Andrew Simpson | Hispanic Heritage Month Event There is no experience quite like watching a film accompanied by live music. A story unfolding on screen is amplified by music which responds to its plot turns, making emotions bigger and characters more vivid. Acclaimed silent film musician Andrew Earle Simpson comes to Maryland Hall to partner two silent films with new music created in real time. On Sunday, Sept 25, swashbuckling silent screen star Douglas Fairbanks stars in THE GAUCHO (1927). Mexican-born actress Lupe Velez...

September Sunsets Fall Concert Series: Loose Ties 6-8 PM End the September Sunsets Concert Series with Loose Ties at our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd)! Join us on Thursdays in September from 6 to 8 p.m. for music by the Bay! 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 is permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.