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Virtual Lecture – Guns, Ships, and Cows: The Spanish in the American Revolution

Between 1779 and 1782, Spanish rangers from the region around San Antonio herded more than 10,000 cows over 500 miles to Louisiana to help feed Spanish soldiers fighting the British in the American Revolutionary War. Spain had joined the war on the patriots’ side in 1779 and would spend the next four years contributing a deluge of fresh soldiers, sailors, ships, and cows to the war effort. University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell explores this hidden history of Spain’s participation in the American Revolution. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household...

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and 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, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. This Week’s Book: The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing It’s the night before St. Patrick’s Day, and Tim and Maureen decorate their house with streamers, rainbows, shamrocks, and set homemade traps to...

Conversation with the Curator: The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy

Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, MD, United States

Join us for a conversation with Myrtis Bedolla, exhibit guest curator and renowned owner of Galerie Myrtis. Moderated by our very own executive director, Chanel Johnson, we delve into the world of African American art and learn more about the inspiration behind our current exhibition, The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy.

1st Anniversary Celebration at the Museum of Historic Annapolis

Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD

The Museum of Historic Annapolis is celebrating its 1st Anniversary on Sunday, March 19, 2023, and we’re Calling All Collectors! At the Museum at 99 Main Street, you’ll find many unique objects, photos, and stories on display that tell the rich history of Annapolis. Children can curate their own collections with a Collector’s Craft Activity as they explore the Museum and Annapolis: An American Story. Engage with an educator during our Collector’s Corner (11 am – 1 pm) and view a collection of World War II memorabilia. At 12 pm,...

Green Drinks

Homestead Gardens 743 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD, United States

Our next Green Drinks will take place among beautiful spring flowers at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville on March 21 right in the midst of the Gardens’ Spring Kickoff. In addition to delicious appetizers from Bread & Butter Kitchen we’ll feature some of the many environmental organizations who make our area such a great place.

Virtual Lecture – How Maryland Became Known as the Old Line State

Many Marylanders have heard it called "The Old Line State" but many believe it refers to the Mason-Dixon Line that marked its northern boundary with Pennsylvania and Delaware. However, during America's hard-fought War of Independence, Maryland furnished its share of soldiers to the Continental Army. From their first engagement at the August 1776 battle of Long Island (also called the battle of Brooklyn), the Maryland troops proved brave and efficient in their fighting ability. Among the best soldiers in the fledgling U.S. Army, General George Washington bestowed on them the...

Colonial Cocktails: Usquebaugh and Dr. Salmon’s Punch

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

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. To kick off our fourth season of Cocktails, we'll be pairing Usquebaugh, the spiced whiskey that's become an old favorite with Dr. Salmon's Punch, a fun, brandy drink from the 17th century!​ Participants must be 21+ Prices: Members: $25 Non-Members: $33 Please note: this program is held outside under a tent.

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Mae Among the Stars

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and 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, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. This Week’s Book: Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Little Mae imagined dancing in space, surrounded by billions of stars. She wanted to...

Maryland Day Celebration: Stories That Matter

Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage based group of events in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are a hit with family and friends getting together to experience the local history, culture and heritage of the region. Many know we have the signers of the Declaration of Independence calling the area home, regional arts destinations like Maryland Hall and our rich maritime history with the Chesapeake Bay but we have a lot of great surprises you might not be aware of. Plan to visit...