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What do jeans, suitcases, book covers, shoes, and saddles (to name a few) have in common? In the 18th century, these were all items produced with leather. Come talk with a trained leatherworker to learn all the things leather can be, and how it was an inescapable part of everyday life in Colonial America. […]
The audience will enjoy the many images of the local area and from around the world where Jay has taken photographs. He will talk about his travels, photography, and his books.
What do jeans, suitcases, book covers, shoes, and saddles (to name a few) have in common? In the 18th century, these were all items produced with leather. Come talk with a trained leatherworker to learn all the things leather can be, and how it was an inescapable part of everyday life in Colonial America. […]
We’re celebrating the “Year of the Garden” as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of the historic garden behind the William Paca House! Join us for a special Spring workshop on the Paca House Terrace, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. The afternoon begins with a lecture presented by a Homestead […]
Walk for the Woods is Scenic Rivers Land Trust's annual signature event celebrating the joy of the outdoors and the importance of protected land. The event is hosted each year at the conserved Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville. Scenic Rivers is partnering with Anne Arundel County’s Department of Recreation and Parks to offer a […]
Stop by the William Paca House to meet living historian Drew Shuptar Rayvis to learn about the indigenous peoples who inhabited this area by the Chesapeake Bay. The year is 1695 and Annapolis is the new capital of colonial Maryland. Explore the interconnected relationship between European settlers and the Algonkian peoples and learn about the […]
A Spring Fling Community Social Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Your $50 contribution includes wine, craft beer, soft drinks/water plus delicious cheeses, fruits, veggies, and chocolate! Enjoy a Silent Auction, Basket of Cheer Raffle, Door Prizes and the company of friends and neighbors. With live music by Richard Walton. Tickets at 410-409-0187 or [email protected]
Join in with the KKHF Committee for a Launch Party Fundraiser as we begin to prepare for this year's festival. Experience tasty appetizers, live music, raffle giveaways, premiere vendors, and festival information.
Interested in learning about the different programs MHT offers? Come along to hear from staff representing financial incentive programs like the African American Heritage Preservation Program and the Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program, as well as other programs like Section 106 and the National Register. The MHT Virtual Roadshow is for everyone--homeowners, government agencies, non-profit […]
It’s graduation time, and the Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate Arundel High School’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, May 5 with an open house and a display about the school’s origins and growth. In 1924 Anne Arundel Academy, the county’s oldest private secondary school (established 1854), offered its Millersville campus to the county government for a public […]
Live performance by the National Ballet Company and School. Join Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, and their delightful friends as they come to life with dance and music. $12 Members; $15 Non-Members
This presentation explains the causes and conduct of the last Indian War before the start of the American War for Independence. Set during what some would call the “Quiet Time,” many historians pay it little attention or misinterpret its historical significance. However, John Murray, fourth Earl of Dunmore, the last royal governor of Virginia, led […]