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 The Free School 300th Family Fun Festival

Annearrundell County Free School Museum 1298 LaVall Drive, Davidsonville, MD

On October 26, 1723 Maryland's colonial assembly passed The Free School Act, establishing "free schools" in Maryland's existing twelve counties. The only one of these schools still standing, the Annearrundell County Free School, located at 1298 Lavall Drive, Davidsonville 21035, commemorates its 300th anniversary, to the day, on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11am. The […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, and Mourning

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Whispers of the Raven: An Edgar Allan Poe-Inspired Evening of Eerie Echoes

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

Featuring the internationally renowned soprano Elissa Edwards, artist-in-residence at the Hammond-Harwood House, this spellbinding event weaves an enchanting tapestry of music inspired by Poe’s literary masterpieces, eloquent poetic recitations, and soul-stirring vocal performances.  With poetic readings and art songs featuring the text of Poe, you will step into a world of eerie atmospheres and spectral whispers as we transport you […]

Zombie Dash 5k & Kids Fun Run

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 647 Contees Wharf Road , Edgewater, MD, United States

Join this fun family event to support Anne Arundel County families and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. ​Get ready for a fun-filled day perfect for the entire family featuring: Fun and scenic 5k run course with lots of hidden zombies Kids Fun Run  Inflatable Costume Mad Dash Finish-line medals for all participants Participant shirts for […]

Harvest Hootenanny

Chesapeake Children's Museum 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, MD, United States

Petting Zoo from Running Springs Farm. Live music with Ebony Hillbillies.

Full Moon Tour

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

Fear of crime was a concern in early America as it is today. Limited light sources heightened residents’ worries –sometimes fostered by superstitious beliefs –of thieves, wayward travelers, and pranksters. Families systematically shut-in, barred the front door, and retreated to family life, while others frequented the taverns, played in the streets, or engaged in other […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, and Mourning

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Halloween is Coming

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

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. […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, and Mourning

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Columbia Beach: Gem of the Chesapeake

Deale Library Rediscovering Freedman Bureau and Other Schools in South County, Deale, MD

Mr. Vincent O. Leggett, “Admiral of the Chesapeake” and Founder/President of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, presents about Columbia Beach, a historically African American community on the Chesapeake Bay in Shady Side MD.

Twentieth Annual Heritage Awards

Historic Baldwin Hall 1358 Millersville Road, Millersville, MD, United States

Join the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area for its Twentieth Annual Heritage Awards! These awards recognize individuals, organizations, partnerships, programs and products that contribute significantly to the community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. $10

Odenton Heritage Society Open House

Odenton Heritage Society Historical Center 1367 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD

The National Plastic Products Company, Odenton’s largest employer from the 1940s to the 1960s, made stylish, durable, low-maintenance Nevamar laminated countertop and tabletop surfaces for America’s postwar housing boom.  On Sunday, November 5, the Odenton Heritage Society will mark the 75th anniversary of a large, semicircular mural in the company’s art deco headquarters building expressing […]