Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell will present a short history of Historic Annapolis. We will discuss HA today, its programs, and current focus. Weather permitting, we will take a short orientation walk through our sites. If you have an interest in becoming a part of HA as a member or volunteer, please join us! Reservations required.
"IN THE FACE OF THE FLOOD: THE COUNTY'S EFFORTS TO MITIGATE THE LOSS OF CULTURAL RESOURCES" -- SPEAKER: ANASTASIA POULOS BROWN BAG TALK: Planning for Sea-Level Rise -- by Anastasia Poulos, Archaeological Sites Planner, Cultural Resources Division, Anne Arundel County Planning & Zoning
Speaker: Tuck Hines, SERC director and marine biologist In this talk, Tuck Hines will give an overview of some of the Chesapeake's most iconic species, including oysters, blue crabs, striped bass, menhaden and river herring. Despite their vastly different life cycles and fisheries, this talk shows a consistent historical pattern, and points to the key for restoration and sustainable management.
January 31: Andrew Och, Author, Documentarian “Unusual for Their Time – On the Road with America’s First Ladies” Author’s book will be available for purchase Captain Avery Museum Winter Luncheon Series 2018 Our annual program begins January 24th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays through February 28th. Come hear our engaging speakers then enjoy a delicious meal of homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert, and beverages. Lecture begins promptly at 11:30. Please arrive early to find your seat. Series for Museum Members: $95; Non-Members $100 Individual Luncheons for Museum Members: $22;...
On Wednesday, January 31, at 12:00pm esteemed scholar and local historian Dr. Jean B. Russo will present: Risking All in Early Maryland: Disease, Death, and Demography. English men and women who migrated to Maryland in the early 17th century gambled their very lives in the hope of creating a better future than they could expect in Britain. Profound challenges confronted both individuals and Maryland society as a whole: a hostile disease environment, a skewed sex ratio, the lack of protective kinship networks, and the absence of a stable social hierarchy. These challenges...
Please join the Maryland Historical Trust on Thursday, February 1, for the 2018 Maryland Preservation Awards, celebrating ten outstanding people and projects for their extraordinary efforts to preserve and enhance historic places. Presented annually by the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees, the Maryland Preservation Awards are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage education and community development projects in the state. The hour-long ceremony will begin at 4:30 pm in the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis. Following the ceremony, mix and mingle with awardees and fellow preservationists at a special reception sponsored by the Maryland Historical...
Scope of Presentation Unusual methods and inventions have developed to get answers about complex migratory life cycles and our understanding of how blue crabs move among habitats and what they do in the Chesapeake Bay. Tuck will explore the blue crab fishery in the Bay and crab production in other countries. Presenter Dr. Anson “Tuck” Hines is the Director and Marine Ecologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). He has a B.A. in Zoology from Pomona College and a Ph.D. in Zoology from University of California at Berkeley. His research on...
Anne Arundel Genealogical Society Is pleased to announce African American Genealogical Research At the Maryland State Archives Featuring guest speaker Chris Haley Chris Haley is Director of Research for the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives and Director of the Utopia Film Festival in Prince George's County. Additionally, he has served on the following boards: Annapolis Film Festival, Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, Historic London Town Foundation, Jake Savage Foundation and the Annapolis Arts Alliance Foundation. His script for the 2004 The RECONCILIATION WALK...
Each Saturday morning join Historic London Town and Gardens to discover different addictive pleasures during colonial times, such as alcohol, sugar, gambling, and other early earthy delights. February 3 - "Women and Taverns in Colonial Maryland" with Rod Cofield, Executive Director of Historic London Town & Gardens Free for members, $10 for non-members
Join us for a South County community historical and cultural experience as we reflect on memories of the Civil Rights Era for a national Oral History Project. Activities: Special Program, Celebratory Luncheon, Community Rally, Overview of Lost Towns Civil Rights Projects, Story Telling Highlights, Place Identification, Digital Scanning of supporting documentation and photos, Onsite and Scheduled Oral History Interviews, etc. Space is limited. To reserve your seat contact: Gertrude Makell (410) 703-0610 / [email protected] Lyndra Marshall (202) 760-0565 / [email protected] Valentino Owens (443) 867-4055 / [email protected]
Speaker: Tuck Hines, SERC director and marine biologist When it comes to popularity, few species in the Chesapeake can compete with blue crabs, or Callinectes sapidus, the "savory, beautiful swimmers" of the Bay. But their biology is woven with stories just as rich as their meat, and stranger. Join Tuck Hines, SERC director and blue crab biologist, for an in-depth look at what we’ve learned about the life cycle of blue crabs, and the weird science behind the discoveries. He'll also provide an update on the challenges of sustaining the...
An enslaved man named Nace Butler ran away from his master, who advertised for his return in 1786. But who was this Nace Butler and how was he related to Eleanor Butler, an Irish indentured servant who had married an ensalved man named Charles in 1681? Join Historian Jean Russo as she traces the detective work that broke through the brick wall and solved the mystery. Reservations required.
February 7: Sandra Olivetti Martin, Bay Weekly Editor and Publisher “Telling Legacy Stories – Special for Valentine’s Day: A WWI Soldier Thinks About Girls” Captain Avery Museum Winter Luncheon Series 2018 Our annual program begins January 24th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays through February 28th. Come hear our engaging speakers then enjoy a delicious meal of homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert, and beverages. Lecture begins promptly at 11:30. Please arrive early to find your seat. Series for Museum Members: $95; Non-Members $100 Individual Luncheons for Museum Members: $22; Non-Members...
Educator Lucinda Edinberg will give a lunchtime gallery talk on the “About Prints” exhibition from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Scope of Presentation Matt will explore the brief history of brook trout in Maryland, their current status, life history strategies, and what we’ve learned. Conservation and management efforts and downstream impacts on the Chesapeake Bay will also be discussed. Presenter Matt Sell has been the Brook Trout Specialist for Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources since 2009. Prior to that, he worked in various roles performing stream survey work across most of Maryland. Matt attended Frostburg State University from 2000 through 2004 where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries Management....
Spread a little love this Valentine's Day by making your own floral heart arrangement. Also enjoy wine and chocolates while learning about the history of this decadent confection. Workshop will be presented by Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm and will include supplies, instructions, and light refreshments. Reservations required. Cost: $60 per arrangement for General Admission; $50 per arrangement for Garden Circle members.
Each Saturday morning join Historic London Town and Gardens to discover different addictive pleasures during colonial times, such as alcohol, sugar, gambling, and other early earthy delights. February 10 - "The Addictive Pleasures of Sugar in the Colonial Mid-Atlantic" with Steve Lenik, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland Free for members, $10 for non-members
Join Expert Storytellers and Interpreters as they retrace the lives of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Bailey Douglass, William Still, Solomon Northrup, The Underground Rail Road and their descendants. This history will include Local Legend Tuskeegee Airman Leroy Battle. Learn more about local Church histories and the Brewer Hill Cemetery Project Local authors, presenters, local exhibitors, books and more. Donation $10.00
Part of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Celebration. This free performance portrays of the meeting of great African American authors, artists, musicians, and dancers of the 1920's.
Dig deeper into science and history in your backyard! SERC's 2018 winter lectures explore the future of the Chesapeake Bay and its fisheries, plus discoveries about historic Maryland life, from Native American use of the Bay to 20th-century America, with local experts in anthropology, architecture and the citizen science archaeology lab at SERC. February 13 - Archaeology & Citizen Science at SERC with Dr. Jim Gibb Head of SERC Archaeology Lab Schmidt Conference Center
February 14: Susan Proctor, Program Director, Surratt House Museum “The People and Events Surrounding the Conspiracy to Assassinate an American President” Captain Avery Museum Winter Luncheon Series 2018 Our annual program begins January 24th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays through February 28th. Come hear our engaging speakers then enjoy a delicious meal of homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert, and beverages. Lecture begins promptly at 11:30. Please arrive early to find your seat. Series for Museum Members: $95; Non-Members $100 Individual Luncheons for Museum Members: $22; Non-Members $25
Pre-empting Crises through Self-care Mental Health and the African American Community Combating Mental Health Stigma Elise Banks, M.S., LPC, a licensed counselor and winner of Miss International 2015, advocates internationally, for mental health. Ms. Banks serves as a National Ambassador for the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). She is an Executive Board member for NAMI Texas and for Menninger Clinic, a leading psychiatric hospital in, Houston, Texas. $10 donation includes a T-shirt and light refreshments
Scope of Presentation Tucker will offer a live, multi-media presentation about the America’s Cup, including an overview of the Cup’s storied history and an inside look at the 35th America’s Cup completed in Bermuda in 2017. He will also offer a view into the future and what to expect for the 36th America’s Cup. Presenter Tucker Thompson is the official Public Host of the 35th America’s Cup and was one of the announcers of the 34th Cup in San Francisco. A veteran sailing TV commentator, Thompson has hosted over 1,500 sailing...
Each Saturday morning join Historic London Town and Gardens to discover different addictive pleasures during colonial times, such as alcohol, sugar, gambling, and other early earthy delights. February 17 - "Something to Depend On: Tobacco Culture(s) of the 18th Century" with Paul Lovelace, Director of Agriculture at the Accokeek Foundation's National Colonial Farm Free for members, $10 for non-members
Keynote Speaker: Tony Spencer The Lost Towns Project wants to hear your stories about African American history for two grants sponsored by the National Park Service Civil Rights African American Historic Preservation Program and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Please come to one of the three public meetings to learn more about the project and to schedule your oral history interview, which will take place at a later date. Tell us about the experiences of your family and friends, including your parents, grandparents, and other relatives. There will be stations to scan...
From the Kunta-Kinte Alex Haley Memorial to the Thurgood Marshall Memorial, see Annapolis as a microcosm of Maryland African American heritage. Trace the rich history of African Americans in Annapolis with a period dressed guide who will invite guests to explore an important facet of our history and culture. The walking tour ends at the Banneker-Douglass Museum where guests are invited to visit the museum at their leisure. The tour departs from the City Dock Information Booth at 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD at 1 pm. Tickets are $20/Adults, $10/Children...
This Black History Month living storybook presentation by The AngelWing Project, Inc. Watch the characters come to live and share their stories in rhythmic prose, poetry, dance and song. Info and Tickets HERE.
The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation announces the creation and debut of the documentary film, Bates, Center of Excellence: Memories of Bates Teachers. This documentary was created by the Foundation as part of its ongoing effort to promote legacy endeavors in the city of Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The documentary is based on the reflections and recounting of memories from interviews of 15 former teachers of Bates High School. It tells the story of Bates from the prospective of educators who had firsthand experiences in teaching...
Four Marylanders - William Paca, Samuel Chase, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and Thomas Stone - were among the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell profiles the lives and political careers of our state's signers. Reservations required.
Dig deeper into science and history in your backyard! SERC's 2018 winter lectures explore the future of the Chesapeake Bay and its fisheries, plus discoveries about historic Maryland life, from Native American use of the Bay to 20th-century America, with local experts in anthropology, architecture and the citizen science archaeology lab at SERC. February 20- Lost Buttons, Oyster Shells & Colonial Diets: Highlights from SERC Archaeology Citizen Scientists with Jim Breedlove, Siara Biuk, Leo Plourde, Jocelyn Lee and Kathleen Cannon SERC citizen scientists Schmidt Conference Center
February 21: Zoe Johnson, Ph.D., NOAA “Sea Level Rise and the Chesapeake Bay” Captain Avery Museum Winter Luncheon Series 2018 Our annual program begins January 24th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays through February 28th. Come hear our engaging speakers then enjoy a delicious meal of homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert, and beverages. Lecture begins promptly at 11:30. Please arrive early to find your seat. Series for Museum Members: $95; Non-Members $100 Individual Luncheons for Museum Members: $22; Non-Members $25
This Muddy Creek DoART event will be held at the Elks Lodge in Deale, MD. This is a wonderful venue and your fee includes expert instruction, all art materials for this project (including mat for Gardenscapes and pins for brooches), one complimentary beverage from the bar, and an assortment of fruit and desserts. The Elks will also have a cash bar open during the event. We limit seating to ensure a superior art experience, so register now! The fee to participate is just $35 and you can click here to register and pay...
Join members of the Mitchell Gallery Book Club for a docent tour of the “About Prints” exhibition followed by a discussion of a section of "My Life" by Marc Chagall from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Artists Jean Brinton Jaecks and Harry Jaecks will lead the discussion. Registration is required. Call 410-626-2556.
Scope of Presentation: Captain Rowsom will explore the USS Constellation’s role as flagship of the US African Squadron from 1859 to 1861 including the history of the squadron, reasons for it coming into being, and its outcomes. He will also examine life aboard a Navy warship at that time through excerpts from the journal of Landsman William Leonard. The history of the ships named Constellation from the Baltimore-built frigate of 1797 to the aircraft carrier CV-64 will also be discussed. Presenter A lifelong sailor, Captain Christopher Rowsom grew up on Long...
FROM MY POINT OF VIEW: UNDERSTANDING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Speaker: Tom Robbins, Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education
A Four Rivers Heritage Area Education Committee Workshop. This training will provide knowledge and understanding about the experiences of people with cognitive disabilities and autism, including applicable tips on how museum professionals can enhance the visitor experience at their sites for all patrons.
There are many faces of Frederick Douglass. Explore them all as Author Celeste-Marie Bernier presents her latest work on Frederick Douglass and family during this sponsored event by the Maryland State Archives. LEARN MORE. Maryland State Legislative Services Building - Joint Hearing Room
The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation announces the creation and debut of the documentary film, Bates, Center of Excellence: Memories of Bates Teachers. This documentary was created by the Foundation as part of its ongoing effort to promote legacy endeavors in the city of Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The documentary is based on the reflections and recounting of memories from interviews of 15 former teachers of Bates High School. It tells the story of Bates from the prospective of educators who had firsthand experiences in teaching...
Each Saturday morning join Historic London Town and Gardens to discover different addictive pleasures during colonial times, such as alcohol, sugar, gambling, and other early earthy delights. February 24 - "Gaming the Law: Gambling Despite Laws Against It in Early America" with Kenneth Cohen, PhD, Curator of American Culture at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Free for members, $10 for non-members
Come celebrate the Banneker-Douglass Museum's 34th Birthday/Anniversary! We will celebrate by honoring our namesake, Frederick Douglass. Families with children of all ages can stop by the museum between 11am to 2pm, and celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass through fun guided tours and arts & crafts activities. Snacks will be provided.
Bring in the outdoors by creating your own succulent arrangement in this family-friendly workshop. Workshop will be presented by Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm, and will include supplies and instructions. Reservations required. Cost: $40 per arrangement for General Admission; $30 per arrangement for Family Circle Members
The Galesville Heritage Society's 2018 Speaker Series continues. Last year's presentations on Bay Wise Gardening was a great success and this year the Galesville Heritage Society will follow up with more about good gardening practices and plants and trees that are just right for Galesville.
Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of the “About Prints” exhibition at 3 p.m.
The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation announces the creation and debut of the documentary film, Bates, Center of Excellence: Memories of Bates Teachers. This documentary was created by the Foundation as part of its ongoing effort to promote legacy endeavors in the city of Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The documentary is based on the reflections and recounting of memories from interviews of 15 former teachers of Bates High School. It tells the story of Bates from the prospective of educators who had firsthand experiences in teaching...
Dig deeper into science and history in your backyard! SERC's 2018 winter lectures explore the future of the Chesapeake Bay and its fisheries, plus discoveries about historic Maryland life, from Native American use of the Bay to 20th-century America, with local experts in anthropology, architecture and the citizen science archaeology lab at SERC. February 27 - Preserving the History of a Jim Crow Era School: Restoration at Mill Swamp/Ralph J. Bunche School & Community Center with Sarah Grady SERC citizen scientist Schmidt Conference Center
Join us as we explore the newest findings on the history of 43 Pinkney Street: the Hogshead. This modest dwelling has been a mystery for some time. We will share the latest research on the building, and learn about the 18th century craftspeople of Annapolis. It's a hands-on experience in a site for the working folk of Annapolis. If you are interested in joining the wonderful team of volunteers at Hogshead, this is a great opportunity. It's a wonderful contrast to the William Paca House and the James Brice House!...
February 28: Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, Authors “America’s First Daughter” Authors’ book will be available for purchase Captain Avery Museum Winter Luncheon Series 2018 Our annual program begins January 24th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays through February 28th. Come hear our engaging speakers then enjoy a delicious meal of homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert, and beverages. Lecture begins promptly at 11:30. Please arrive early to find your seat. Series for Museum Members: $95; Non-Members $100 Individual Luncheons for Museum Members: $22; Non-Members $25
Scope of Presentation This presentation will discuss the history of battlefield preservation in America, and how through this preservation Americans can learn about their history and in turn it’s values and culture. Some of our nation’s most important principles and ideals, while embodied by certain documents, were in fact made real on battlefields through the sacrifices of citizen soldiers. Presenter Jim Lighthizer: Jim’s years of public service began in 1979 when he was elected to the Maryland State Legislature. In 1982, he was elected to the first of two terms as Anne...
Anne Arundel Genealogical Society Is pleased to announce “The Girl With Two Mothers” Featuring guest speaker Anne Sundermann Anne Sundermann will present her journey to locate her birth family and her roots. She will discuss the use of adoption records and the difficulties she encountered. Her search included the use of a variety of online resources, DNA testing, and the assistance of post-adoption search services. Her discovery led to a reunion with her birth family and her roots in Ireland. Come and learn more about how to research adoptions. Guests...
Do you have questions about your Maryland genealogy research? How to research Maryland State Archives records? Where you could find information about an enslaved ancestor? Or are you stuck in your research and have a “brick wall” question? Our archivists will help you answer all these questions and more. Keep an eye on the Maryland State Archives Facebook page for our Virtual Brick Wall Session, which will go live as a Facebook Event, 12pm-2pm on March 2nd!! Post your questions on the event page and our archivists will do what...
Night was a perilous time in early America as thieves, wayward travelers, and even evil spirits lurked around the corner for our early ancestors. Families engaged in a process of shutting in, barring the front door, and retreating to the inner sanctity of family life. Others chose to frequent taverns and frolic in the night, much to the distress of proper society. On this interactive tour visitors will learn about what night was like during the early 19th century when the beautiful Frances Townley Chase Loockerman lived on the property...
Archaeologists with The Lost Towns Project will pull real artifact collections from Anne Arundel County out of storage for this hands-on family-friendly workshop. Listen to experts describe festivities through the centuries, then go on a guided exploration of artifacts from ancient Native American feasts, Colonial taverns, and other historic celebrations. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited! Register today! $10 for London Town members and Lost Towns Project volunteers; $20 for non-members
The Eastport Oyster Boys will appear with West & Rhode Riverkeeper Jeff Holland at the Galesville Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 3, from 8 to 11 p.m. in their third annual reunion concert to benefit the West and Rhode Rivers. Holland and fellow co-founder Kevin Brooks will reunite for this special show along with current Eastport Oyster Boys Tom Guay, Mike Lange and Andy Fegley. This special evening will be filled with Oyster Boy classics such as “Miss Lonesome,” “Good Hat, Good Dog, Good Boat” and “Subaquatic Vegetation,” along with...