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Presenter: Dr. Richard Bell, University of Maryland Description: Dr. Richard Bell, the author of Stolen, tells the incredible story of five boys whose courage forever changed the fight against slavery in America. Their ordeal shines a glaring spotlight on the Reverse Underground Railroad, a black-market network of human traffickers who stole away thousands of legally free African Americans […]
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. […]
July 14th - Magothy & 24 Karat 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 […]
Music on the Lawn: Solid Sender Trio 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 […]
With children's Authors Julie Inserro, Jennifer Ginn, and Cindy Freland
County Executive Steuart Pittman invites you to attend the county's first River Days Festival! River Days are focused on providing water access opportunities for county residents through fun recreational and education events on county rivers. This event is FREE and includes fun activities for the whole family. Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning […]
Jane Austen was known for her fine needlework. Led by textile artist Judy Nevins, participants will create a small embroidered piece inspired by pattern books of the Empire period using 5 basic stitches. No experience necessary and special attention provided for those of the “sinister” hand (lefties). $30 fee, $25 for members – includes instruction […]
Vince Leggett, the founder and President of Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, will discuss his most recent projects: ---the preservation of historic Maryland beaches and recreation areas that include Columbia Beach, Elktonia- Carrs, and Sparrow’s beaches ---- the significant contributions of African Americans to the Bay’s maritime industries and culture. FREE Light refreshments will be […]
The Maryland State Archives will be hosting a Community Preservation Day on July 17th from 10:00am to 2:00pm in Annapolis, MD. Through this program, we invite members of the local community to preserve their documents, photos, and letters through digital imaging. Archivists will work with community members to describe and scan their items, so that […]
Britain’s Royal Navy took 11,000 American sailors captive during the Revolutionary War. They spent months or years buried from the world in prisons in England, Ireland, and Scotland—held indefinitely under the terms of a 1777 law that designated them as pirates and traitors, not as official prisoners of war. This talk by University of Maryland […]
$8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12.
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. […]