Join Historic Annapolis for a delightful day trip from Annapolis to Philadelphia and explore the rich history of Fairmount Park! This special excursion includes guided tours of three magnificent historic homes: Strawberry Mansion Woodford Mansion (1756-1758): An example of the early “summer retreats” that were built along the Schuylkill River during the 1700s and 1800s […]

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and the surrounding area is home to 75 known archaeological sites representing 13,000 years of human history. This Native American Heritage Month, join Anne Arundel County Archaeologist Drew Webster for an engaging lecture highlighting four decades of archaeological research at the Sanctuary and what they have revealed about the area's deep […]

The gardens while preparing to rest for the winter, are filled with life. While the trees are dropping their leaves, pinecones, acorns, and other things the critters are scurrying around preparing for winter. Why not join them! Take a guided walk around the gardens to collect materials and create your own "critter" to bring inside […]

Do you like history? Do you enjoy learning and interacting with people? Please join us for a reception to introduce you to the fun and enriching opportunities that are available as a Watermark Tour Guide. Free training, Part-Time, Seasonal and Flexible hours   Meeting at 188 Main Street – Office on Lower Level RSVP to jamie@watermarkjourney.com or […]

In celebration of Veterans’ Day and America 250, join the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum for a powerful virtual discussion exploring the complex and courageous history of Black veterans in the United States. From the Battle of Bunker Hill to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan, we will discuss their journey of service and sacrifice in the face […]

Adults aren’t the only ones who make history! This month, we’ll learn about four real youngsters who called London Town home and explore what their lives were like in the 18th century. For children aged 6-12. Registration $9 HLTG members/$11.50 non-members.

Adults aren’t the only ones who make history! This month, we’ll learn about four real youngsters who called London Town home and explore what their lives were like in the 18th century. For children aged 6-12. Registration $9 HLTG members/$11.50 non-members.

This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director. Price: […]

for ages 5-10 years Meet some of the cool animals that live at CCM and learn what people can do to help animals! Girl Scouts will complete related badge activities - Daisies (Kdg-1st): Animal Observer Brownies (2nd-3rd): Pets Juniors (4th-5th): Animal Habitats Program fee includes museum admission. Come early to play a while!

Lunch & Learn: Father Eugene Patrick O'Grady: A Baltimore Clergyman in World War II Military historian Joseph Balkoski tells the story of Eugene Patrick O’Grady, who accompanied Mary’s soldiers as a chaplain throughout World War II. O’Grady was born in 1909 in West Baltimore, one of six children of Irish immigrants, and ordained as a […]

Honoring the Past, Preserving the Future Join the Brewer Hill Cemetery Association, its partners, and sustainability volunteers at the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center to learn about the rich history, preservation and sustainability challenges of being a 501(c)13, its current renovation projects, and how individuals, groups, and organizations can be a part of ensuring this […]

We will be unveiling our newly relaunched www.MarylandDay.org website, and you can sign on to become an official Maryland Day Celebration partner. Come ready to share your ideas for programs and events with us, add your events to the calendar, and explore new ways to collaborate with others from across the Heritage Area. Not quite there yet […]