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. […]

Join us Fridays in June, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, to enjoy good company and local music on our lawn overlooking the West River. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. We'll be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks for all ages. $5 Members $10 Non-Members (Free for kids under 13) June 6 THE FREEBYRDS […]

Join us for this free, hands-on event as you to dive into a 90-minute workshop led by professional photographers in your choice of macro, landscape, or portrait photography. (You may only choose one!) The day kicks off on Saturday, June 7th at 10:30am with hands-on instruction in one of three photography styles: macro, landscape, or […]

This year’s tour features hidden gardens located in the Murray Hill and Presidents Hill areas. As you stroll through this charming tour, you will discover a variety of architectural styles, ranging from large houses to cottages. The designs include both formal and informal elements, with some gardens created by landscape architects while others are the […]

This year’s tour features hidden gardens located in the Murray Hill and Presidents Hill areas. As you stroll through this charming tour, you will discover a variety of architectural styles, ranging from large houses to cottages. The designs include both formal and informal elements, with some gardens created by landscape architects while others are the […]

The Annearrundell County Free School was established in 1723. It is perhaps the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Maryland. Guests of all ages visiting the Free School Museum can experience educational practices from the 1700’s, when books and paper were scarce, and educational practices from the 1800’s, when Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic were the basics […]

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 […]

Join us in the Paca Garden as Maryland Opera celebrates the season with arias and ensembles from Grand Opera, Operetta, and Broadway/The Great American Songbook. Join Soprano Natalie Conte, Tenor Louis Tiemann, and Mezzo Soprano Elizabeth Sarian to hear your favorites sung by these renowned singers in our beautiful garden. There is no better way […]

Why did so many 17th century Americans believe that witches walked among them? How could they balance their faith in reason with a belief system that encouraged them to see wondrous signs of God’s love and the Devil’s temptations all around them? How did they respond when they believed the devil’s servants were stalking their […]

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. Price: $15 | Members: Free

Join us for the 17th annual Paca Girlfriends Party! Wander the picturesque William Paca Garden as you enjoy a glass of bubbly and indulge in culinary creations prepared by the area’s premier chefs. Shop in our festive marketplace, meet and greet with local designers, and connect with a wide network of influential women. This popular […]