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Music on the Lawn

Captain Avery Museum 1418 E West Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD, United States

Music on the Lawn Join us on Friday evenings in July and August to enjoy good company and local music on the lawn overlooking the West River. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. (Please no outside alcohol.) $10 Members $12 Non-Members $15 at the Door (Free for kids under 13)

Living History on Pinkney Street: Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry

Hogshead 43 Pinkney Street, Annapolis, MD

Meet the Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment on Pinkney Street! Learn about their recruiting efforts in August and September of 1862 to replace troops lost at the battle of Front Royal, as well as reintegrate the prisoners to be exchanged and paroled at Camp Parole.   Cost: Free; suggested donation, $5

Kids’ Fun on the Lawn

Captain Avery Museum 1418 E West Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD, United States

P.A.C.T. Police and Community Together Learn how the Anne Arundel County Police Department works alongside community members to keep everyone safe. FREE ADMISSION

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: The Bug Girl

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 Bug Girl by Sophia Spencer and Margaret McNamara Our theme is bugs! Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now, Sophie...

Homeschool Program: Why Is It So Hot?

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

The dog days of summer are upon us and we can't help but wonder, why is it so hot? This month, we'll explore the adaptations used by plants and animals to stay cool, and discover how scientists study ancient climates.​ $8 for member children ages 6-12  $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12.​ Pre-registration is required.

Virtual Lunch & Learn

Title: August Lunch and Learn - When Harry Met Elsey: Madness, Power, and Justice in Federal-Era Baltimore Presenter: Dr. Rob Schoeberlein, Baltimore City Archivist Love. Sex. Intrigue. Deception. Conflict. Violence. Bigotry. Greed. A true story set in 1800s Baltimore. The article "When Harry Met Elsie" pits a wealthy, urban, white family against a young, white woman of humble origins in a custody contest over the person and property of her husband, who some considered to be insane. The narrative, derived from archived court documents, allows us a rare glimpse into...

Tides and Tunes 2023

Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

The Summer Concert Series IS back for the 2023 season June 15th – August 17th The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be...

Goshen Farm Summer Concert

Historic Goshen Farm and Educational Center 1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis, MD, United States

August 11 - Diane Kinsley & Julie Kurzava & The Befuddlers Join us for a sensational summer evening at Goshen Farm with our Free Friday Night Concert Series! Get ready to start your weekend on a high note with our new 2023 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment, right here in Cape St. Claire on the beautiful Broadneck Peninsula. Whether you walk, bike, or drive, come and enjoy great tunes, socialize with friends, and unwind. Remember to pack your blankets and snacks, and get ready to rock! Our...

Music on the Lawn

Captain Avery Museum 1418 E West Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD, United States

Music on the Lawn: Red Sammy Join us on Friday evenings in July and August to enjoy good company and local music on the lawn overlooking the West River. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. (Please no outside alcohol.) $10 Members $12 Non-Members $15 at the Door (Free for kids under 13)

Two Great Houses Architectural Tour

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

The Hammond-Harwood House Museum and Chase-Lloyd House invite guests to a two hour-long tour that explores the two architectural treasures in downtown Annapolis. The tour will cover the interior of the Hammond-Harwood House and the Chase Home. Guests will learn about the architectural details and the longstanding social history that connects these two great houses on Maryland Avenue. This tour celebrates the two-hundred and eighty-ninth anniversary of architect William Buckland. Registration is required.