Hosted by The Big Read Anne Arundel County and Chesapeake Children's Museum. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with live music and dancing, craft-making, soccer playing, piñatas, Mexican food, free books, and fireworks! Bolivian Dancers, Pa' Gozar Latin Band, and Lee Priddy Music Academy will provide entertainment.
Event founding sponsor, Boatyard Bar and Grill, has put together a star-studded lineup that includes original members of Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefers band performing on a waterfront stage. In 2016, Peter Mayer, Brendan Mayer, and Doyle Grisham – as well as world-class musicians, John Frinzi, Scott Kirby, Aaron Scherz and Sunny Jim, along with James White and JD Spradlin from Radio Margaritaville, entertained throughout the evening. Evening includes an extensive grilled buffet dinner and cocktails. Proceeds benefit the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s children’s education efforts. Admission: General admission, $75 – includes...
Schedule: 5:45pm - 7:00pm Potluck Dinner (bring a dish to share) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Family-Friendly Dancing 8:30pm - 10:00 pm More Challenging Dancing LIVE Traditional Appalachian Dance Tunes by Leah Weiss (fiddle), Gary Wright (guitar), & Friends. Square dances + circle dances + contra dances called by Janine Smith. No partner and no experience necessary. ALL AGES WELCOME! Adults: $10, Ages 5-17 years $5, Under 5 FREE Call (571)238-1080 for more info/questions or visit http://communitysquaredance.wordpress.com/
On Saturday, the beautifully restored classic sailboats will be on display at the NSHOF docks. Some are available for boarding, and the owners are happy to address queries from individuals who walk the docks. In the afternoon, speakers will talk about the challenges and joys of maintaining a wooden sailboat. Around 3:00 p.m., radio controlled sailboats built by students from Tabor Academy will race around a course in the basin. On Sunday, the race begins at 11:00 a.m. off the U.S. Naval seawall at Triton Point. Last year, 23 boats...
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. $10 per person /Members Free Reservation is required at 410-263-4683 ext.10 or at [email protected]
This 90 - minute tour explores the craftsmanship of Annapolis cabinetmaker John Shaw. The tour will highlight some of Shaw's finest pieces and the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. $15 per person/$10 Members
The Galesville Community Center once again offers FREE Family Tree Research Workshops to the general public. These workshops are sponsored by the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Bring your own laptop or tablet to search for your family history at the workshops on the Internet!! They will be conducted by Lyndra Marshall (née Pratt) a genealogy expert of 55 years and Chair of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture. In these workshops you will learn: The rich history of your own family and community; Getting Started; Organizing; Building...
Metric Century Bicycle Ride / 40-Mile Ride / Family Fun Ride followed by a great BBQ to benefit the West & Rhode Riverkeeper. Discover the beauty of the watersheds of the West and Rhode Rivers (as well as the Patuxent River and Herring Bay), on this challenging ride through the rolling countryside of Southern Anne Arundel County and Northern Calvert County. Proceeds help the West & Rhode Riverkeeper keep these rivers swimmable, fishable, crab-able and kayak-able. Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 Time: Registration @ 7 a.m. Start @ 8 a.m. Ride: 8 a.m....
Explore Annapolis – a Museum without Walls – on this new architecture tour that connects the city’s most notable homes and buildings to history. Join a professional architect on a two-hour walking tour. Learn about some of the most notable 17th and 18th century architecture in Annapolis. An unforgettable narrative and leisurely trek awaits. Highlights of the tour include Shiplap House, Patrick Creagh House, Maryland State House, Hammond-Harwood House and Chase-Lloyd House. Departs from Information Booth at City Dock Admission: $22/Adults, $14/Children 3-11, 2 and under free
Take a quick trip to the homeland of Kunta Kinte for a celebration of West African heritage. Enjoy a full schedule of live performances, including traditional drumming and dancing. Try your hand at mask making and other crafts in the children’s tent. Come dressed in your most vibrant colors and/or plan to treat yourself to a new outfit from the marketplace of African wares. The family-friendly event celebrates the perseverance, education and cultural heritage of people of African descent. Free.