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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
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SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Best of Annapolis Tour: Colonial Annapolis\, Maryland State House & US Naval Academy-10:00am-12:15pm\no Departs from Watermark office – 188 Main Street\no $25/Adult $16/Child \nDay on the Bay to St. Michaels\, 10:00am -5:30pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $118/Adult $45/Child \nAnnapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -7:00pm\, every hour on the hour\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nThomas Point Lighthouse Cruise-90-minute\, 12:30pm -2:00pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $36/Adult $18/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 1:15pm -8:15pm\, every hour on the 15’s\no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nColonial Annapolis & Historic Maryland State House Walking Tour-1:30pm-3:00pm\no Departs from Watermark office – 188 Main Street\no $20/Adult $12/Child \nChesapeake Bay Bridge Cruise-90-minute\, 2:30pm -4:00pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $36/Adult $18/Child \nScenic Severn River Cruise-90-minute\, 4:30pm -6:00pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $36/Adult $18/Child \nScandalous Annapolis -7:30pm-9:0pm\no Departs from Watermark office – 188 Main Street\no $25/Guest \nAnnapolis Sunset Cruise\, 8:00pm -9:00pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $36/Adult $18/Child \nHistoric Ghost Tour-8:00pm-9:30pm\no Departs from Watermark office – 188 Main Street\no $22/Adult $12/Child \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-65/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135646Z
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SUMMARY:Women on the Water
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a day of serenity with other women\, submersed in the peacefulness of nature. We will enjoy a  leisurely canoe paddle on the Patuxent River\, where we will look for wildlife and flowering wetland plants along the shoreline. We will paddle in the morning and enjoy a catered lunch at the historic Mount Calvert House\, located at the Patuxent River Park. Fee includes naturalist canoe guides\, all canoe equipment\, gourmet lunch\, and park admission. A 4-5 mile nature hike/walk in the woods will be substituted if weather conditions do not allow for paddling. \nThe Patuxent River is a relatively slow-moving river\, but paddlers must be able to propel the canoe through the water. Participants must be able to:\n•    Independently participate in all activities while maintaining an appropriate and safe body position.\n•    Manage all personal care and personal mobility independently.\n•    Effectively communicate with leaders and other participants. \nFor your safety you are required to have plenty of water\, sunscreen\, sun hat\, sunglasses\, closed toe shoes that can get wet and an extra set of dry clothes. If you lack any of these items\, we can deny you participation! Prompt program start time so please arrive by 9:15 am. Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $45. No refunds after 5/6/26. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Jug Bay. Registration is required and is limited to 14 participants. Call 410-222-8006 or email rpgage00@aacounty.org with questions.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/women-on-the-water/
LOCATION:Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary\, 1361 Wrighton Rd\, Lothian\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135917Z
CREATED:20260407T135917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T135917Z
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SUMMARY:The Archaeology of Jug Bay: A Hike through History
DESCRIPTION:Archaeology is the scientific study of past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining material evidence. Join archaeologist Drew Webster\, from the Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section\, on a hike from the Jug Bay Visitor’s Center to the Jug Bay River Farm. Along the hike (approximately 2.5-3 miles) you will learn about the many archaeological findings and research sites ranging in occupations from 13\,000 years ago to the historic period. Drew will share how these archaeological sites inform us about past ways of life for people occupying the landscape of Jug Bay. The hike will include an artifact show-and-tell. Ages: 12 years old and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $10 per person\, entrance fee included. No refunds for participant cancellations. Registration required at https://apm.activecommunities.com/aarecparks/Home Activity Net #44468. For questions call 410-222-8006 or email jugbay@aacounty.org.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/the-archaeology-of-jug-bay-a-hike-through-history-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142355Z
CREATED:20260407T142355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142355Z
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SUMMARY:Linen and Liberty: Meet Catharine Futier
DESCRIPTION:It’s the spring of 1776 and the American Revolution is underway. British occupation of several colonies\, combined with Congress’s non-importation policy on British goods\, makes essential supplies increasingly scarce for tradespeople.  \nCatharine Futier\, a free Black woman who earns her living as a laundress and seamstress\, is among those deeply affected by these restrictions. Step into her shop and journey into the past to discover how everyday people endured hardship\, adapted\, and made sacrifices in support of the revolutionary cause.  \nThis is a drop-in style program. Visitors may join at any time during program hours and explore at their own pace through informal interaction and demonstrations. Advance registration recommended\, but not required. \nCost: Free ($5 suggested donation)
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/linen-and-liberty-meet-catharine-futier/
LOCATION:Hogshead\, 43 Pinkney Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T170429Z
CREATED:20260602T170429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T170429Z
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SUMMARY:250 Voices at the Rising Sun Inn
DESCRIPTION:“250 Voices” community storytelling and living history project. Come share your story! (Drop in!) \nExperience an innovative exhibition that invites visitors to consider the choice faced by members of the revolutionary generation: Would these ordinary citizens risk their lives and livelihoods in pursuit of liberty? Or would they remain loyal subjects of the British crown? \n  \n 
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/250-voices-at-the-rising-sun-inn/
LOCATION:Historic Rising Sun Inn\, 1090 General’s Highway\, Crownsville\, MD\, 21032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T145235Z
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SUMMARY:Public Artist Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The full and complete Paint Annapolis Exhibition officially opens with an Opening Reception from 5 to 7 PM\, where you get to see all the public artists works as well as additional juried artists works.  Public\, Teen and Young Artist awards are announced during this reception\, including the awards selected by the Mayor of Annapolis. The Pop Up Gallery and Circle Gallery are open daily for two weeks following the reception to give the public an opportunity to see and purchase artwork created during this historic week. Attending this event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/public-artist-opening-reception/
LOCATION:MFA Pop Up Gallery\, 13 School St\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260604T192908Z
CREATED:20260604T192908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T192908Z
UID:38545-1780790400-1780876799@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Best of Annapolis Tour: Colonial Annapolis\, Maryland State House & US Naval Academy-10:00am-12:15pm\no Departs from Watermark office – 188 Main Street\no $25/Adult $16/Child \nAnnapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -7:00pm\, every hour on the hour\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nThomas Point Lighthouse Cruise-90-minute\, 12:30pm -2:00pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $36/Adult $18/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 1:15pm -8:15pm\, every hour on the 15’s\no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nColonial Annapolis & Historic Maryland State House Walking Tour-1:30pm-3:00pm\no Departs from Watermark office – 188 Main Street\no $20/Adult $12/Child \nChesapeake Bay Bridge Cruise-90-minute\, 2:30pm -4:00pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $36/Adult $18/Child \nScenic Severn River Cruise-90-minute\, 4:30pm -6:00pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $36/Adult $18/Child \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-66/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T170733Z
CREATED:20260602T170647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T170733Z
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SUMMARY:DAR and SAR at the Rising Sun Inn
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what it takes to join the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) or Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)? Have some ancestors you want to check up on? Get started with Robert Rice (John Paul Jones Chapter/MD Society SAR) and Jan Sharik Baker (Anne Arundel Historical Society.) This is a drop in session/ open house so bring your questions and curiosity to the Inn. \nExperience an innovative exhibition that invites visitors to consider the choice faced by members of the revolutionary generation: Would these ordinary citizens risk their lives and livelihoods in pursuit of liberty? Or would they remain loyal subjects of the British crown? \n  \n 
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/dar-and-sar-at-the-rising-sun-inn/
LOCATION:Historic Rising Sun Inn\, 1090 General’s Highway\, Crownsville\, MD\, 21032\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260604T193002Z
CREATED:20260604T193002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T193002Z
UID:38548-1780876800-1780963199@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Best of Annapolis Tour: Colonial Annapolis\, Maryland State House & US Naval Academy-10:00am-12:15pm\no Departs from Watermark office – 188 Main Street\no $25/Adult $16/Child \nAnnapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -4:00pm\, every hour on the hour\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nColonial Annapolis & Historic Maryland State House Walking Tour-1:30pm-3:00pm\no Departs from Watermark office – 188 Main Street\no $20/Adult $12/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 3:30pm -8:30pm\, every hour on the half hour\no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-67/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260604T193045Z
CREATED:20260604T193045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T193045Z
UID:38551-1780963200-1781049599@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Annapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -4:00pm\, every hour on the hour\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 3:30pm -8:30pm\, every hour on the ½ hour\no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-68/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260604T193105Z
CREATED:20260604T193105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T193105Z
UID:38554-1781049600-1781135999@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Annapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -4:00pm\, every hour on the hour\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 3:30pm -8:30pm\, every hour on the ½ hour\no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-69/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T170844Z
CREATED:20260602T170844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T170844Z
UID:38513-1781190000-1781193600@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:If These Walls Could Talk:  Well- It Turns Out They Can!
DESCRIPTION:Join Sherri Marsh Johns to discover how historians and preservationists “read” historic buildings to uncover stories that written records alone cannot tell. This presentation will explore the minute details of pre-Revolutionary brick architecture of Anne Arundel County\, highlighting buildings such as the Rising Sun Inn\, Tulip Hill\, Larkin’s Hill\, Larkin’s Hundred\, and Sudley. \nBy examining architectural features including brickwork\, floor plans\, chimneys\, construction methods\, decorative details\, and alterations over time\, architectural historians can identify changing patterns of wealth\, craftsmanship\, technology\, and daily life in colonial Maryland. These buildings serve as physical documents\, preserving evidence of how people lived\, worked\, traveled\, and expressed social status in the eighteenth-century Chesapeake. \nDrawing upon documentation from the Maryland Historical Trust Medusa database\, the lecture will demonstrate how architectural history methods reveal new information about Maryland’s colonial past and help reinterpret familiar historic sites. Attendees will gain insight into how seemingly small details can provide clues about construction dates\, cultural influences\, building evolution\, and the broader social history of Anne Arundel County before the American Revolution. \nThis program offers a deeper appreciation for why preserving and studying historic architecture remains essential to understanding Maryland’s early history. \n  \nSpeaker Biography:  \nSherri Marsh Johns is an architectural historian and preservation specialist whose work focuses on early Chesapeake architecture\, material culture\, and historic landscapes. She is the founder of Retrospect Architectural Research and serves as a principal historian for the restoration and interpretation of Cloverfields Preservation Foundation\, one of Maryland’s most significant early eighteenth-century estates. Her research combines archival investigation\, architectural analysis\, and emerging preservation technologies to reinterpret historic buildings and landscapes and uncover new insights into colonial life. Marsh Johns has contributed extensively to scholarship and public interpretation surrounding Cloverfields and other historic Chesapeake sites\, with a particular emphasis on how architectural evidence can illuminate the experiences of both elite households and enslaved communities. 
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/if-these-walls-could-talk-well-it-turns-out-they-can/
LOCATION:Historic Rising Sun Inn\, 1090 General’s Highway\, Crownsville\, MD\, 21032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T141151Z
CREATED:20260511T141151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T141151Z
UID:38263-1781287200-1781294400@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Music on the Lawn at the Captain Avery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Captain Avery Museum for our Music on the Lawn summer series! \n \nWatch the sunset\, relax with friends\, and listen to music on our waterfront lawn. Hamburgers\, hotdogs\, snacks\, beer\, wine\, and soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Outside food is permitted but please no outside alcohol. \nPerformer lineup:\nMay 22: The Threetles\n May 29: Fair Dinkum\nJune 5: The FreeByrds\nJune 12: Solid Sender\nJune 19: Gary & Leah\nJune 26: Roots & Tides\n\nContact for questions: programs@captainaverymuseum.org; (410) 867-4486.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/music-on-the-lawn-at-the-captain-avery-museum-4/
LOCATION:Captain Avery Museum\, 1418 E West Shady Side Road\, Shady Side\, MD\, 20764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T083238Z
CREATED:20260602T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T083238Z
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SUMMARY:Buttons\, Buckles\, and Bayonets & Revolutionary Spirits
DESCRIPTION:6:00-6:45 \nButtons\, Buckles\, and Bayonets: What People Wore to the American Revolution. \nSara Rivers Cofield will share her extensive knowledge about the everyday clothing and accessories of American men and women c 1770-1790\, with emphasis on the durable hardware that survives in the archaeological record.  \nShe will bring along some of the rarely viewed artifacts from the collections held at the Maryland Archaeological conservation laboratory\, such as buttons\, buckles\, and wearable weapons that you can look at up close and personal (No Touching Though!) She will also share some of her 18th century garments from her private costume collection. \nSpeaker Bio: Sara Rivers Cofield is an archaeological curator who has been collecting antique clothing since the 1990s. Since becoming the Curator of Federal Collections at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory in 2004\, she has developed a niche expertise in archaeological “small finds\,” especially metals such as equestrian artifacts and personal adornment hardware. The historic garments she collects as a hobby help her teach other archaeologists how to put artifacts such as buttons\, buckles\, parasol parts\, purse frames\, and crinoline wires in the context of the fashion history they represent. \nJoin the speakers from 6:45 to 7:30 to see first hand some of the compelling  and authentic 18th century artifacts from the State’s collection \nRevolutionary Spirits: Colonial Chesapeake Taverns \nRod Cofield\, Executive Director of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum\, will share stories about colonial Chesapeake taverns. Hear stories of drunken brawls\, see artifacts from colonial taverns\, and learn of connections to the American Revolution. Cofield will also provide an overview of how Jefferson Patterson helps promote historic preservation and local heritage Statewide.  (Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum connects people to the past through history and archaeology and supports the preservation of Maryland’s cultural and natural resources. ) \nSpeaker Biography – Rod Cofield is the Executive Director at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Rod was previously the executive director at Historic London Town and Gardens. He spent the first few years of his museum career at Historic St. Mary’s City. During his time in the museum world\, Rod has had the pleasure of researching and interpreting such topics as colonial hearth cooking\, square-rigged ships\, early printing in Maryland\, and taverns. Rod is a native Marylander always happy to learn about the history of the Chesapeake region.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/buttons-buckles-and-bayonets-revolutionary-spirits/
LOCATION:Historic Rising Sun Inn\, 1090 General’s Highway\, Crownsville\, MD\, 21032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738Z
CREATED:20260407T142738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142738Z
UID:37915-1781362800-1781368200@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Queer Annapolis: A Historical Walking Tour of Love\, Resistance\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:Long before the Stonewall Uprising\, and far beyond New York and California\, queer people have lived\, loved\, and shaped American history. From the nation’s earliest days\, LGBTQ+ individuals have been part of Maryland’s story\, even when their lives were pushed into the shadows. This guided walking tour explores over three hundred years of LGBTQ+ history\, pairing familiar landmarks with often-overlooked stories: from a Revolutionary War general to an African American schoolteacher. Join historian Dr. Chris Mielke as we honor those who challenged norms\, built community\, and were brave enough to be themselves. \nThe tour will begin at The People’s Park at 44 Calvert Street and end at the Museum of Historic Annapolis at 99 Main Street. At the conclusion of the tour\, a small reception will be held at the Museum\, featuring light refreshments and an opportunity to continue the conversation. \nThis program is sponsored by our friends at Annapolis Pride\, celebrating\, advocating\, & empowering the LGBTQ+ community in Annapolis and its surrounding areas. Learn more at https://www.annapolispride.org \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather\, as the tour is held rain or shine. The tour route is approximately 1.25 miles long and includes elevation changes and uneven walking surfaces. \nAdvance registration required; space is limited. Recommended for ages 13+. \nCost: $20 General Admission; $15 for HA Members\, HA Volunteers\, Military\, and Children 13 and up \nAbout Our Presenter: Christopher Mielke is the Curator of Exhibits for the South Carolina Military Museum in Columbia\, SC. Previously\, he served as Executive Director of the Beverly Heritage Center in West Virginia\, USA. He received his PhD in Medieval Studies from Central European University in 2017. 
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/queer-annapolis-a-historical-walking-tour-of-love-resistance-and-community/
LOCATION:Museum of Historic Annapolis\, 99 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260625T083309Z
CREATED:20260602T152626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T083309Z
UID:38479-1781368200-1781373600@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Painting by the Pier
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Art Month at Captain Avery Museum on Saturday evenings in June! Join us for a relaxed outdoor sip-and-paint experience perfect for all skill levels. Participants are invited to experiment with watercolor to create a piece of artwork with guidance from instructor Gillian Conner. We will explore subjects such as still life with natural objects\, landscapes\, or painting from reference photos.  Registration fee includes materials\, drinks\, and light refreshments.  This event is intended for participants 21+.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/painting-by-the-pier/
LOCATION:Captain Avery Museum\, 1418 E West Shady Side Road\, Shady Side\, MD\, 20764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260115T175534Z
CREATED:20260115T175534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175534Z
UID:37530-1781442000-1781452800@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Anne Arundel County Free School Museum Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Anne Arundel County Free School Museum
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/anne-arundel-county-free-school-museum-story-time/
LOCATION:Annearrundell County Free School Museum\, 1298 LaVall Drive\, Davidsonville\, MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260616T182458Z
CREATED:20260616T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T182458Z
UID:38634-1781568000-1781654399@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Annapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -4:00pm\, every hour on the hour\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 3:30pm -8:30pm\, every hour on the ½ hour\no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-70/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260616T182619Z
CREATED:20260616T182531Z
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SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Annapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -4:00pm\, every hour on the hour \no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nBay Lighthouses Cruise 11:30am -2:30pm\no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $61/Adult $29/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 3:30pm -8:30pm\, every hour on the 1⁄2 hour \no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-71/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T113000
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SUMMARY:Anne Arundel County Revolutionary War Teen Soldier Identification Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Ann Arrundell County Historical Society has generously agreed to allow FHD Forensics to hold a small gathering at Benson-Hammond House to announce the identity of a young AAC boy killed in the Revolutionary War in 1780.\nAfter enlisting at the young age of 13-15\, our young hero spent 3 years in the Northern Theater before dying in one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution at Camden\, South Carolina. His remains were rescued from erosion and relic hunting in 2022\, along with those of 13 other men. He was given a full military funeral and reburial yet his headstone has remained “Unknown.”\nFHD Forensics has recently uncovered his identity using a tiny sample of his DNA and will introduce him to his closest relatives in the shadow of his boyhood home on June 18. He is unknown no more.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/anne-arundel-county-revolutionary-war-teen-soldier-identification-announcement/
LOCATION:The Benson-Hammond House\, 7101 Aviation Blvd\, Linthicum Heights\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260625T083313Z
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SUMMARY:Osprey Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three hour boat tour of Jug Bay with naturalist and osprey expert\, Greg Kearns\, who will share the history of the region\, its ecology\, and the efforts being made to protect and preserve the vital species who make the wetlands their home. You will have an opportunity to see ospreys up close and learn about the banding process.\nThe tour is recommended for adults and kids aged 12+.\n\nGreg Kearns\, a M-NCPPC naturalist for over 35 years at Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro\, Maryland\, is an expert birder and renowned authority on sora rail birds\, ospreys\, and the wetland ecology of Jug Bay.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/osprey-boat-tour/
LOCATION:Patuxent River Park\, 16000 Croom Airport Road\, Upper Marlboro\, Maryland\, 20772
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T141212Z
CREATED:20260511T141212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T141212Z
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SUMMARY:Music on the Lawn at the Captain Avery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Captain Avery Museum for our Music on the Lawn summer series! \n \nWatch the sunset\, relax with friends\, and listen to music on our waterfront lawn. Hamburgers\, hotdogs\, snacks\, beer\, wine\, and soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Outside food is permitted but please no outside alcohol. \nPerformer lineup:\nMay 22: The Threetles\n May 29: Fair Dinkum\nJune 5: The FreeByrds\nJune 12: Solid Sender\nJune 19: Gary & Leah\nJune 26: Roots & Tides\n\nContact for questions: programs@captainaverymuseum.org; (410) 867-4486.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/music-on-the-lawn-at-the-captain-avery-museum-5/
LOCATION:Captain Avery Museum\, 1418 E West Shady Side Road\, Shady Side\, MD\, 20764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181355Z
CREATED:20260616T181355Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Docent Tours of the Woodlawn History Center Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Join SERC for a guided tour of the exhibits in the Woodlawn History Center\, as we celebrate the 250th! \nWoodlawn is the oldest building in the Smithsonian and one of its owners had a Revolutionary War connection! General Jonathan Sellman served with George Washington at Valley Forge. Come learn about all of the different groups of people who have lived and worked on what is today SERC’s campus. By walking through the exhibits\, you’ll also learn about how humans have impacted the environment here since the arrival of the European colonists in the 1650s. Discover how a single home exhibits many threads of the American story and has many layers of American history\, right here in Edgewater\, Maryland. \nThe story continues today with SERC science! Come be introduced to the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and the Smithsonian in your backyard. \nBefore or after your tour\, make a day of it visiting SERC’s walking trails and historic sites (including the Woodlawn History Trail\, where the exhibit expands into the landscape). Enjoy a picnic (please remove all trash and recycling)\, visit the fish and turtle tanks in the Reed Education Center\, launch your kayak from our floating dock or stay for a showing of the American Revolution documentary at 2pm!  **Please sign up separately for the film screening so that we have enough chairs.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/guided-docent-tours-of-the-woodlawn-history-center-exhibits/
LOCATION:Woodlawn History Center\, 647 Contees Wharf Road\, Edgewater\, Maryland\, 21037
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T191524Z
CREATED:20260522T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T191524Z
UID:38398-1781960400-1781989200@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Annapolis Juneteenth Festival
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration is to commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved Africans in the United States. On June 19\, 1865\, Union troops arrived to Galveston\, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued over two years prior\, the news was withheld from many enslaved Africans. Today\, we celebrate the freedom and continued legacy of resistance\, empowerment\, and community building. \n​ \nThis year’s theme is “160 Years – A Legacy of Resistance”. Our focus this year is the 160 Year struggle that has proven the resilience of people of color despite the many obstacles and barriers to impede our progress. Through music\, art\, education\, and storytelling\, we will emphasize the importance of our identity as men and women and no longer property.  \nSATURDAY\, JUNE 20\, 2026 \n1:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nFIREWORKS AT 9:15 PM \nBates Sports Complex \n935 Spa Road \nAnnapolis\, MD 21401
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/annapolis-juneteenth-festival-2/
LOCATION:Bates Sports Complex\, 935 Spa Road\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182103Z
CREATED:20260616T182103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T182103Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screenings: The American Revolution by Ken Burns
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary\, in the oldest building in the Smithsonian’s collection! \nPlease join us throughout the summer for 5 days of programming of The American Revolution. Each screening features a different set of clips from the series\, curated by Maryland Public Television. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up for the appropriate date. Remember to include all members of your party in the number of needed seats!
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/film-screenings-the-american-revolution-by-ken-burns/
LOCATION:Woodlawn History Center\, 647 Contees Wharf Road\, Edgewater\, Maryland\, 21037
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260625T083309Z
CREATED:20260602T152647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T083309Z
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SUMMARY:Painting by the Pier
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Art Month at Captain Avery Museum on Saturday evenings in June! Join us for a relaxed outdoor sip-and-paint experience perfect for all skill levels. Participants are invited to experiment with watercolor to create a piece of artwork with guidance from instructor Gillian Conner. We will explore subjects such as still life with natural objects\, landscapes\, or painting from reference photos.  Registration fee includes materials\, drinks\, and light refreshments.  This event is intended for participants 21+.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/painting-by-the-pier-2/
LOCATION:Captain Avery Museum\, 1418 E West Shady Side Road\, Shady Side\, MD\, 20764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T150025Z
CREATED:20260518T145731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T150025Z
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SUMMARY:Paint Annapolis Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Today is your last chance to see the incredible work created earlier this month. \nCircle Gallery and the Pop Up Gallery are both open until 5 PM and you are invited to join us at the Pop Up Gallery for one last party celebrating this incredible week of painting! \nJoin us from 5 – 7 PM for your last chance to view the work created by all the talented Public and Student Artists. The Mayor’s Award will be announced at 6 PM. Attending this event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/paint-annapolis-closing-reception-2/
LOCATION:MFA Pop Up Gallery\, 13 School St\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTSTAMP:20260623T131546Z
CREATED:20260623T131546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T131546Z
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SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Annapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -4:00pm\, every hour on the hour \no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 3:30pm -8:30pm\, every hour on the 1⁄2 hour \no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-72/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260623T131620Z
CREATED:20260623T131620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T131620Z
UID:38669-1782259200-1782345599@chesapeakecrossroads.org
SUMMARY:Watermark Tours in Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Annapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise\,40-minute\, 11:00am -4:00pm\, every hour on the hour \no The Piers at 1 Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child \nSpa Creek Cruise-40-minute\, 3:30pm -8:30pm\, every hour on the 1⁄2 hour \no The Piers at Prince George Street\no $25/Adult $12/Child 11 and under $12/Infant 2 and under \nMap directions –>1Prince-George-Street-Map.pdf \n \n \nfor more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/watermark-tours-in-annapolis-73/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T193844Z
CREATED:20260618T193532Z
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SUMMARY:Poets Afloat: Annapolis Celebrates our Nation’s 250th Anniversary with Poetry on the Water
DESCRIPTION:What: Poets Afloat — Annapolis Celebrates the Nation’s 250th Anniversary\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 24 | 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.\nWhere: City Dock (‘Ego Alley’) across from Market House at the Alex Haley Memorial\nHosted by: Jefferson Holland\, Poet Laureate of Annapolis\nFeaturing: 15 local poets and music by the Naptown Brass Band\nAdmission: Free and open to the public \n  \nHosted by Jefferson Holland\, Poet Laureate of Annapolis\, the event will feature fifteen talented poets sharing their original works bringing the stories of Annapolis’ past and present to life on the water.  The poets will be reading from the bow of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating’s (CRAB) power catamaran “Dream Catcher” docked at the end of “Ego Alley” at Annapolis City Dock.  Adding to the festive atmosphere\, members of the Naptown Brass Band will fill the waterfront with music at 6:00 p.m. as Annapolis begins its journey toward commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. \n  \nThe public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs\, relax along the dock\, and enjoy an evening that honors the people\, places\, and moments that helped shape our community. This event is supported by the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area\, the Annapolis 250 Commission\, and CRAB. \nWith titles like “Deep Roots\,” “Rap for Anne Catherine Green\,” “Music and Dance of the Piscataway Nation\,” and “Ben Ogle’s Bones\,” you simply won’t want to miss this revolutionary jaunt through local history! So join us for Poets Afloat as we blend the traditions of storytelling\, history\, and maritime heritage in a way that could only happen in Annapolis — where the water connects us to our past and carries us into the future. \nBring a chair\, enjoy the music\, stay for dinner downtown– and experience an unforgettable evening of history\, poetry\, music\, and community on the Chesapeake.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/poets-afloat-annapolis-celebrates-our-nations-250th-anniversary-with-poetry-on-the-water/
LOCATION:Annapolis City Dock\, Dock St\, Annapolis\, 21401
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