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Join us for a special Storytime with local author Charlie Mazurek as he reads his book, Shop Annapolis Cats. Shop Annapolis Cats has ten cats – and a mouse – who design in a workshop to fund historic preservation projects. The story was written to share the history, architecture, and design of Annapolis! After the […]
The conduct of Siege Warfare in the 18th century is often mentioned with little or no explanation of how and why it was conducted. Armies of the period, including those engaged in the American War for Independence, followed well-established and highly developed tactical doctrines for the attack and defense of fortified places. A successful siege […]
Featuring Anastasia Poulos, M.P.S., CC-P®, Archaeological Sites Planner, Cultural Resources Section, Anne Arundel County Office of Planning & Zoning Open to the public. Email [email protected] for Zoom link.
Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and coffee. January 31, The Tidewater Legacy of Alice H. and LeRoy A. Battle, […]
Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of positive change for the environment. The CCE (Citizens Campaign for the Environment) is hosting its annual summit, the place to learn about and support its 2024 Environmental legislative priorities. Gain insights from distinguished speakers, including U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, other elected officials, the Maryland League of […]
The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Lectures are still on despite the museum being […]
Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Drop in on Saturday, February 3 for special family activities to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Between 12 pm and 2 pm, meet a living historian portraying Dr. Faye Watson Allen. Hear stories of her […]
The Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate Black History Month with a display about African American railroad workers in the Odenton area in the early 20th century. Come to the Society's open house on Sunday, February 4 and learn how African American track workers inspected and repaired tracks on the Pennsylvania Railroad (now Amtrak), keeping intercity trains […]
In the latter part of the 19th century, Victorians in America and Britain began making pop-up cards with hand paintings, panoramas, ribbon pull tabs and other features. Join us in learning how to make your own Valentine pop-up card with some calligraphic lettering. Attendees will make and take two cards. Ages 15 years and up. […]
Tuesday, February 6: Protecting and Promoting Black Culture and History, with a focus on African American Preservation and Tourism in Annapolis. At this panel discussion, featuring African American historians and local tourism industry experts, participants will delve into the significance of African American preservation and tourism in Annapolis. The Office of Mayor Gavin Buckley, in collaboration […]
Did you know that Annapolis was originally located on the other side of the Severn River? Known as Providence, the English settlement was established in 1649 near Greenbury Point. Join Andrew Webster, archaeologist with the Lost Towns Project, who will share what archaeology has revealed about the first colonial settlement in Anne Arundel County — […]
Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and coffee. February 7, Amelia Earhart: Dreams Take Flight, Mary Ann Jung, award-winning actress […]