Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn on February 1, 2025, at 1pm for this very special Tavern Talk and Tour as we celebrate African American History Month with Stories of Slavery and Freedom: Manumissions in Anne Arundel County, Presented by Professor Sydney Van Morgan and research assistant Qingxi Wang, of Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Van […]

Join us for one or all free talks in this series! In anticipation of America's 250th anniversary, we invite you to join us for talks that examine our country's road to revolution and then independence. Presentations will be hosted by the Environmental Archaeology Lab and take place in person in SERC's 1735 Woodlawn History Center. […]

Join us for the Black History Month edition of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture Public Meeting, to learn about upcoming initiatives, and to hear from engaging speakers in the heritage and preservation community! Guest speaker: Bibi Brenda Brown, Adjunct Instructor, Department of History, Geography and Museum Studies, Morgan State University, will […]

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 or coffee. Wednesday, February 5 Fiction as Truth Telling: Capturing the Palestinian American Experience  […]

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. Pre-registration is strongly suggested as space is limited. […]

Join us for a look into some of our earliest spring blooming plants from Crocuses to Hellebores. A member of our Horticulture department will walk you through the ins and outs of these curious plants.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Drop in on Saturday, February 8 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 Lucy Smith, a free Black woman who sold […]

Join us for the opening reception of “Sacred Spaces,” an art and augmented reality exhibition featuring artwork by Maryland based artist Jabari Jefferson, that explores the spiritual and cultural contributions of the African American community. In celebration of Black History Month, this program is presented by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture […]

Join us for a love-filled tea party filled with delicious treats and enchanting decorations to celebrate the sweethearts in your life. For adults, enjoy delicious hot tea and the kids will enjoy pink lemonade. More info, click on the links.

Join us for a love-filled tea party filled with delicious treats and enchanting decorations to celebrate the sweethearts in your life. For adults, enjoy delicious hot tea and the kids will enjoy pink lemonade. More info, click on the links.

Join Frederick Douglass to learn about his escape from slavery and his rise to become one of the greatest Abolitionists in the 19th Century. Hear Mr. Douglass talk about his relationships with William Lloyd Garrison, Susan B Anthony, and Harriet Tubman, as well as Presidents Lincoln, Johnson, Grant and Haynes as he explores how these […]

What do you want to do when you grow up? Become an apprentice for the day and try your hand at a few colonial jobs to discover what work was like in the eighteenth century. For children aged 6-12. Registration required in advance. Registration: London Town members $8, Non-Members $10.50.