The War of 1812 is the most misunderstood war in American history. But it turns out to have been nothing short of momentous, explains University of Maryland historian Richard Bell. Fought on three fronts, including on the streets of Washington, DC, the War of 1812 unfolded on a grand continental canvas. Like the American Revolution that preceded it, it combined bloody battlefield skirmishes with dramatic home-front conflicts that pitted neighbors and communities against one another. Like the Civil War that followed a half-century later, it was also a struggle involving...

Whether you’re a CEO, Executive Director, Board Chair, or Board member, your goal is the same: How can you build the best, most effective nonprofit board for your organization? The best boards include members who bring a breadth of diverse skills, talents and lived experiences. Whether your organization is small or large, all nonprofit organizations seek to find and engage the best people to serve as stewards of their organization through board service. But what is the best way to recruit new board members? And once you succeed, how do you retain...

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. This month, in honor of the Naval Academy Commissioning, we'll follow the history of gin and explore the role sailors played in spreading new drinks around the world. This month: Old Tom Gin & Tonic and Jenever & Bitters Participants must be 21+​ Members: $25 Non-Members: $33

Local artist Cynthia Shumaker joins us to lead a special Botanical Watercolor Workshop in the William Paca House Garden. Participants will learn the basics of working in watercolor and about expression through the watercolor medium as they complete a floral piece of art. All levels of experience are welcome! This creative workshop is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or as a fun morning together with a friend. Supplies and materials included in ticket price; please feel free to bring your own smock and sun protection. Class will take place...

In this program, you’ll learn the history behind a popular colonial food and try your hand at making it. This month we’ll make non-alcoholic Syllabub, a frothy, fruity dessert drink. Participants must be 8+; children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ingredients: heavy whipping cream, apple juice, lemons, sugar ​Members: $13 Non-Members: $17

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Galesville Community Center's May Day event is just around the corner. It will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the newly renovated Galesville Hot Sox Baseball Field at Wilson Park, . There will be fun for the whole family! Traditionally, May Day was a May 1st celebration with a long and varied history, dating back millennia. Throughout the years, there have been many different events and festivities worldwide, most with the express purpose of welcoming in a change of season (spring in...

Join us for an afternoon of poetry with Maggie Benshaw, Poet Laureate of Annapolis  in the picturesque Paca Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to compose their own poems in our beautiful garden oasis, and then present their poetry to the audience during our special poetry open mic. (This event has been rescheduled from April 30.) Event Schedule: 2 pm – 3 pm – Compose poetry & explore the William Paca Garden 3 pm – 4 pm – Poetry Open Mic on our tented terrace *Each poet will have 4-5...

The Plant Sale is going hybrid! Following our in-person sale on Mother’s Day Weekend, HA is pleased to be able to offer remaining plant inventory for sale online. The online store will open at 10 am on Monday, May 22 at annapolis.org/shop. The online store will be available for shopping until 8 pm on Thursday, May 25! All orders must be picked up in person on the curbside pick-up date. Curbside Pick-Up Information Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: 3 Martin Street, Annapolis, MD...

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.