Towards a More Perfect Union: A Series on the U.S. Constitution hosted in SERC's Woodlawn History Center The Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation as a contract that defined the relationship existing between the sovereign States. This presentation explores the practical aspects of that contract, informed by principles, but in the end unwieldly […]

What mammals inhabit our fascinating marshes at Jug Bay? Find out, and perhaps see some in person on an evening hike through the woods and along the edge of the marsh. Join Chuck Hatcher, Jug Bay’s resident expert on otters, for a 1-3 mile walk. Look and listen for signs of activity while Chuck shares […]

Join us for our Annual Odenton Christmas Tree Lighting! Come celebrate the season with us on Saturday, December 6th, from 5:00–7:00PM at the Odenton MARC Station, located at 1402 Odenton Road (west side of the tracks, in front of the OHS old Bank Building). Parking is free. We’ll have refreshments, music, and plenty of holiday […]

Colonial Annapolis & Maryland State House Walking Tour (+USNA option) 10:00am-11:30am o Departs from Watermark office - 188 Main Street o $20/Adult; $12/Child o Add on USNA (+45 min and +$4/person) Jolly Express Cruise 45-minute, 12:00pm -6:00pm, every hour on the hour o Prince George Street Dock at City Dock o $28/Adult $15/Child 11 and […]

Children get a front row seat to this delightful holiday performance from the National Ballet Institute for the Arts Company. Guests will enjoy tea, cocoa, and assortment of holiday treats and suites.

On Sunday, December 7, the Odenton Heritage Society will commemorate Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor with a special display, “On Their Minds and In Their Hearts: Christmas in World War II.” During the war, the holiday season became a time to remember American servicemen and women overseas and those who gave their lives in […]

Start are your holiday season out with a bit of tea. Grab your favorite person and a reserve your spot at the historic Rising Sun Inn Get ready to sip some festive tea and test your knowledge with holiday-themed trivia - it's going down at the Rising Sun Inn! Join us for a Holiday-Inspired Afternoon […]

Experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! Gather your family and friends and begin the holiday season amidst the charming decorations of our historic mansion. You’ll be guided through the home of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence by your knowledgeable docent on a one-hour […]

Join Anjela Barnes (Piscataway), Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation, as she shares the story of Piscataway Park as a living cultural landscape and a place of ancestral connection. This presentation traces the park’s preservation journey from early land trust efforts in the 1950s to its designation as the first national park established to “preserve historic vistas.” Speaking on behalf […]

Join Anjela Barnes (Piscataway), Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation, as she shares the story of Piscataway Park as a living cultural landscape and a place of ancestral connection. This presentation traces the park’s preservation journey from early land trust efforts in the 1950s to its designation as the first national park established to “preserve […]

Cruising Annapolis during Midnight Madness? Stop by Hammond-Harwood House for a free visit to see the historic rooms decorated for the season, listen to period music and enjoy mulled cider. Hammond-Harwood House, now 251 years old, has hosted many holiday celebrations. From the earliest family who lived here beginning in 1806, traditions have been built […]

Experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! Gather your family and friends and begin the holiday season amidst the charming decorations of our historic mansion. You’ll be guided through the home of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence by your knowledgeable docent on a one-hour […]