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May is preservation month! Join us for a guided walking tour of Brewer Hill Cemetery. Learn the origins of this historic African American burial site. Hear stories of those interred here including military veterans, activists and local luminaries. Learn about current preservation and documentation projects at the Cemetery today and how you can get involved! […]
Join us in these friendly and relaxed writing workshops led by Sandra Olivetti Martin, publisher of New Bay Books and founding editor of the Bay Weekly, and Julie Wakeman-Linn, writer, editor, teacher. Writers of all ages welcome! Pre-registration is preferred. Members: Free Nonmembers: $10 Memorial Day heralds the coming of summer with all its anticipated pleasures...at […]
Drop in and visit the William Paca Garden, a charming respite in the heart of bustling Annapolis. On this day, you’ll encounter the colonial gentry of Annapolis enjoying a garden party at the Summer House, portrayed by the Annapolis Living Historians. Interact with these finely-dressed ladies and gentlemen as they delight in this idyllic garden […]
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. […]
What types of woven fabrics were used in the 18th century? Weaving was used to make more than clothing fabric. We'll be demonstrating fabric loom weaving, tape loom weaving, and sprang weaving.
What types of woven fabrics were used in the 18th century? Weaving was used to make more than clothing fabric. We'll be demonstrating fabric loom weaving, tape loom weaving, and sprang weaving.
Jefferson Holland will share some of his favorite places to explore in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County with notes from his book, “ Walk around Arundel: 52 places to hike with your dog (and other best friends)” – a collection of essays from his popular column in the Annapolis Capital. Food and drink suggestion: crab […]
Plain sewing refers to making basic clothing and household items. Fancy sewing refers to expensive decorated clothing and the embroidery used for decoration on clothes and other items. Reenactors will be demonstrating both. How were linen, wool, cotton and silk used?
Plain sewing refers to making basic clothing and household items. Fancy sewing refers to expensive decorated clothing and the embroidery used for decoration on clothes and other items. Reenactors will be demonstrating both. How were linen, wool, cotton and silk used?
This is a series of three writer's workshops, taking place on Sundays in June: 6/1, 6/8, and 6/15. You can sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 workshops. The Life Journeys Writers Guild's Writing and Mentoring Workshop, featuring Literary Therapy℠, is an engaging, interactive experience designed to inspire writers of all levels. Offered as […]
On Sunday, June 1, the Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate German culture in Maryland with a special display about Blob's Park, a historic and fondly remembered biergarten, polka palace, and German-style eatery that flourished from the 1930s to the 2010s. Max Blob's unique attraction was located in Jessup, but it drew people from Odenton and […]
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. […]