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In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]
Featuring the internationally renowned soprano Elissa Edwards, artist-in-residence at the Hammond-Harwood House, this spellbinding event weaves an enchanting tapestry of music inspired by Poe’s literary masterpieces, eloquent poetic recitations, and soul-stirring vocal performances. With poetic readings and art songs featuring the text of Poe, you will step into a world of eerie atmospheres and spectral whispers as we transport you […]
Join this fun family event to support Anne Arundel County families and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Get ready for a fun-filled day perfect for the entire family featuring: Fun and scenic 5k run course with lots of hidden zombies Kids Fun Run Inflatable Costume Mad Dash Finish-line medals for all participants Participant shirts for […]
Petting Zoo from Running Springs Farm. Live music with Ebony Hillbillies.
Fear of crime was a concern in early America as it is today. Limited light sources heightened residents’ worries –sometimes fostered by superstitious beliefs –of thieves, wayward travelers, and pranksters. Families systematically shut-in, barred the front door, and retreated to family life, while others frequented the taverns, played in the streets, or engaged in other […]
In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, 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. […]
In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]
Mr. Vincent O. Leggett, “Admiral of the Chesapeake” and Founder/President of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, presents about Columbia Beach, a historically African American community on the Chesapeake Bay in Shady Side MD.
Join the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area for its Twentieth Annual Heritage Awards! These awards recognize individuals, organizations, partnerships, programs and products that contribute significantly to the community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. $10
The National Plastic Products Company, Odenton’s largest employer from the 1940s to the 1960s, made stylish, durable, low-maintenance Nevamar laminated countertop and tabletop surfaces for America’s postwar housing boom. On Sunday, November 5, the Odenton Heritage Society will mark the 75th anniversary of a large, semicircular mural in the company’s art deco headquarters building expressing […]
Children in the colonial era played games from their ancestral homelands. This month, we’ll explore migration and cultural exchange by way of some common colonial past times. $8 for member children ages 11-14 $10.50 for non-member children ages 11-14