While many people use archival records to perform historical and genealogical research, the Maryland State Archives also holds a large number of modern court records required for legal purposes such as retirement, social security, pension, and expungement. Registration is required. Please contact Emily Oland Squires at [email protected] or 410-260-6443 to sign up. Celebrate Maryland Day at the Archives with our free workshop! If you currently need to request a court record, then please call us directly at 410-260-6487 or email us at [email protected]!

Marine Restoration as a Tool for Ecological Understanding: a Compendium of Research on Tropical Lobsters, Crabs, & Sponges With speaker Mark Butler (Old Dominion University) Event Location: Schmidt Conference Center Our Thursday science seminars are free and open to the public. Because they are directed towards a scientific audience, they are more technical than our evening lectures. Visit our Evening Lecture Page to learn more about our free evening lecture series.

Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum on Saturday, March 31, 2018 as we host the author of "True Synergy Works- Leading Within," Ms. Sharon E. Parker. This very important and timely book talks about a little girl living in the Civil Rights era and her journey to discover her destiny through years of self-transformation and love for others.

  Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel, a revolutionary, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Governor of Maryland through the course of twenty years. This 90-minute guided walking tour, led by Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell, begins at the William Paca House and ends at the Maryland State House, with stops at ten other sites along the way. Reservations required. Cost: $10 for...

  In The Tiny Seed, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird. But some survive the long winter and, come spring, sprout into plants, facing new dangers -- trampled by playing children, or picked as a gift for a friend. Soon only the tiniest seed remains, growing into a giant flower and, when autumn returns, sending its own seeds...

Teacher Training That Inspires is a series of sessions led by scholars/historians from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Through exploring the writings by and about Frederick Douglass and the places associated with his life and work, these ASALH training sessions provide a valuable tool for teaching, for learning, and for discovering our community in new ways. The sessions are free to attend, but RSVP is required. ASALH is working in cooperation with the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and the...

Join the Lost Towns Project on Thursday nights to process 18th-19th century artifacts from the Brice House in Annapolis.  Thursday Night Workshop April 5th @ 6pm: Archaeology Lab Open House Join us in celebrating the start of Maryland Archaeology Month by visiting our archaeology lab. We will have displays of artifacts from our recent excavations. We also will provide information for upcoming projects. Light refreshments will be served! To register to attend Thursday lab nights and workshops please email [email protected]  

Anne Arundel Genealogical Society Is pleased to announce New Features Offered by Family Search Featuring guest speaker Michael Butterworth Michael's presentation will cover: Home Page after Login - FamilySearch has updated the home page to make it a more personalized experience. Access to Records at FamilySearch - How does FamilySearch negotiate the rights for records and how can you view those records. Search Records at Home - Over the past several years, FamilySearch has been digitizing these records and publishing them online for people to search and view from their...

A tour of Annapolis’s historic district, where the painter Charles Willson Peale’s world has been preserved. Walk starts at the Old Treasury Building on the grounds of the Capitol. Guests will also receive complimentary admission to the Hammond-Harwood House, where 15 paintings by Peale and other members of his family are on view. $15 per person/ $10 Members To register, please call 410-263-4683×10 For tickets please CLICK HERE

London Town's executive director Rod Cofield will give a talk about cider and taverns in colonial Maryland, while also presenting mixed drinks. A speaker from Faulkner Branch Cidery & Distilling Co., LLC will talk about their drinks and offer tastings. Bottles will also be for sale by Faulkner Branch Cidery. Light hors d'oeuvres will be included. ​$35 for London Town members, $45 for non-members. Space is limited! Last year's event sold out.

A true celebration is in store at the William Paca House for Maryland Day! On Saturday, make and keep some of your own "Made in Maryland" crafts. On Sunday, the year is 1781, and you are invited to a wedding of the highest class. Come celebrate Maryland Day and the marriage of Julianna Jennings and James Brice, a union that was truly "Made in Maryland!" After the wedding, meet our talented living history interpreters and enjoy hands-on activities. Be sure to stop by Hogshead for more exciting living history, and...

Celebrate Maryland Day Visit Brewer Hill Cemetery Guided Walking Tours Explore on your own Map your ancestors burial space. Want to learn more about the history of the cemetery and the burials that took place?   Guided Walking Tour Schedule 11 a.m. - 12 noon, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.,  3 p.m. - 4 p.m. [email protected]

Come join the Banneker Douglass Museum as we honor and celebrate the legacy of the great African- American explorer, Matthew Henson. Families with children of all ages can stop by the museum and celebrate with fun tours and arts & crafts activities. A member of the Henson family will join the celebration to share family history! Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required but encouraged. Please register by emailing: [email protected] or calling us at (410) 216-6180.

Maryland Day Celebration: You're Invited to a Wedding!   Step back in time with us as we celebrate the 1781 marriage of James Brice and Julianna Jennings, a union that was truly "Made in Maryland!" Come visit as the women prepare for the big occasion in the bed chambers of the Paca House or visit with James Brice and his friends as they wait in the Paca Garden. A dance master will instruct all wedding guests on the proper dance while live music fills the air! Crafts and activities will...

A true celebration is in store at the William Paca House for Maryland Day! On Saturday, make and keep some of your own "Made in Maryland" crafts. On Sunday, the year is 1781, and you are invited to a wedding of the highest class. Come celebrate Maryland Day and the marriage of Julianna Jennings and James Brice, a union that was truly "Made in Maryland!" After the wedding, meet our talented living history interpreters and enjoy hands-on activities. Be sure to stop by Hogshead for more exciting living history, and...

Speaker: John M. Colhoun, Historian Mr. Colhoun is directly descended from a number of the Puritan founders of Anne Arundel County and is a 12th generation historian, farmer and owner of Ivy Neck Farm located in Cumberstone. From his talk and photos (never before seen photographs from the Ivy Neck collection) you will learn about the 1843 freeing of the Ivy Neck and Tulip Hill slaves, and the legal complications that had to be over come to allow this to take place. And how his great, great, great grandfather James...

During the Revolutionary War, James Brice served as Captain of the city militia and Lieutenant of the county militia, positions that earned him the honorary title “Colonel.” But James Brice wasn’t the only Colonel in the family; his youngest brother, Edmund, a professionally trained artist, was named a Lieutenant Colonel by Congress at the request of the Marquis de Lafayette. Glenn E. Campbell, Senior Historian of Historic Annapolis, explores the fascinating life stories and revolutionary experiences of two Annapolis brothers who joined the fight for American independence. All are welcome!...

Investigating Methane Cycling in Freshwater Wetland Soils Speaker: Christine Maietta (University of Maryland) Event Location: Schmidt Conference Center Our Thursday science seminars are free and open to the public. Because they are directed towards a scientific audience, they are more technical than our evening lectures. Visit our Evening Lecture Page to learn more about our free Bay Optimism evening lecture series.

Did you know Thomas Jefferson made a sketch of the Hammond-Harwood House in 1783? It’s true! Thomas Jefferson once called Palladio’s Four Books of Architecture his bible, so he recognized the design for Hammond-Harwood House to be based on Palladio’s Villa Pisani and was inspired to make a sketch. This tour delves into the fascinating architecture that inspired Thomas Jefferson to create modifications to his home Monticello. Visitors will have a chance to see a copy of the Jefferson drawing of Hammond-Harwood House in the exhibition “Architect and Apprentice.” $20 per...

  In We Planted a Tree, we learn of families across the globe planting trees. Each newly-planted tree grows up, as the children in the family do. Through the seasons, the trees grow beautiful pink blossoms, green leaves that help clean the air, and fruit, while their roots keep the soil from blowing away and provide a place for families to plant food and celebrate the connections between plants and people. Crafts, songs, and a visit to our beautiful trees in Mr. Paca's garden will follow. Reservations encouraged. Cost: $8 per child for...

Pollinators like bees and butterflies are critical to our nation’s economy, food security, and environmental health. But many pollinators are in serious decline. In this talk, Smithsonian botanist Gary Krupnick will provide insight into current efforts at reducing the continued loss of pollinator populations. He will also highlight the development of a national strategy that government agencies and private organizations are currently implementing to rescue them from the brink. Speaker: Gary Krupnick, Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Event Location: Schmidt Conference Center Lectures start at 7pm; light refreshments at...

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 To register, please call 410-263-4683×10

Historic Annapolis is proud to possess a fine decorative arts collection. A traditional tour of the William Paca House offers peeks at some of these objects, but do you want to know more? Then this tour is for you! Take a tour of the William Paca House with a keen focus on our decorative arts collection. Reservations required. Cost: $20 for HA Members and Volunteers; $25 for Non-Members  

The show will feature artwork of our South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items.

Our annual plant sale returns, featuring an emphasis on London Town’s horticultural collections, small trees and shrubs, natives, annuals and perennials. The sale begins with a special preview just for London Town members and volunteers on Friday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Then continues on Saturday for everyone from 9am - 2pm. Among the herbaceous annuals and perennials available will be vegetables and herbs, ferns, maples, magnolias, azaleas and rhododendrons, and flowering annuals in baskets and flats. Bags of soil and compost will also be available for purchase. Members and volunteers receive a 10% discount on plants all weekend. ​Free...

The show will feature artwork of our South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items. There are special events planned throughout the show, including live music and an opportunity to meet the artists during an opening reception on Friday, April 20 from 5 to 7pm.  

Our annual plant sale returns, featuring an emphasis on London Town’s horticultural collections, small trees and shrubs, natives, annuals and perennials. Among the herbaceous annuals and perennials available will be vegetables and herbs, ferns, maples, magnolias, azaleas and rhododendrons, and flowering annuals in baskets and flats. Bags of soil and compost will also be available for purchase. Members and volunteers receive a 10% discount on plants all weekend. Free for everyone.

Our Open houses are wonderful, family outings always include tours of the house and tours of the ground. In the past we have had special activities like reef ball making, bird of prey exhibits, and historic reenactments.

Join Historic Annapolis for a block party, Bob-the-Builder-style! In celebration of the James Brice House restoration project, we will host a street party with master craftsmen demonstrating a variety of trades; the chance to "Touch A Truck," where children and families can interact with construction vehicles; an archeological dig station open for exploration and discovery; abbreviated hard hat tours of the James Brice House; and, of course, Bob the Builder himself. This is a party not to be missed! Cost: Free

Join us in celebrating our planet at the 2018 Earth Day Expo.  Take part in environmental education activities and learn about environmental partnerships with a variety of vendors and environmental groups.

Celebrate Earth Day by creating a miniature fairy, dino, or beach garden using natural materials from our gardens here at London Town! ​Staff and volunteers will demonstrate how to build the miniature gardens and help participants gather natural materials from our gardens. Then spend the rest of the time creating your miniature world to take home. ​Fee includes pot, soil, pebbles, sand, moss, figurines, choice of plants, and other decorative materials. Multi-project discount: $5 off each additional garden. ​$30 per project for members, $35 per project for non-members; $5 off...

The show will feature artwork of our South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items.

Guided tour of the County Archaeology Lab and Museum at Historic London Town for the “Archaeology Conservancy”. Reservations Required. $FEE.

Generation Douglass brings together panelists who specialize in the history of Frederick Douglass to give 15-20 minute addresses on their research and experiences exploring the history and legacy of Frederick Douglass. After the individual presentations, a moderated panel discussion will take place with Q&A. Presenters include Professor Dale G. Green of Morgan State University and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, Dr. Clara L. Smalls, ret. from Salisbury State University, Mr. Lou C. Fields of the African American Tourism Council of Maryland and Jada Jackson of Baltimore’s Western High School. Please register by emailing: [email protected] or calling us at (410) 216-6180.

Do brood chambers prepare young for tomorrow's acidic oceans and estuaries? Speaker: Matthew Gray (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science) Event Location: Schmidt Conference Center Our Thursday science seminars are free and open to the public. Because they are directed towards a scientific audience, they are more technical than our evening lectures. Visit our Evening Lecture Page to learn more about our free evening lecture series.

The show will feature artwork of our South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items.

Walk for the Woods is an event to celebrate families exploring the outdoors, the beautiful Bacon Ridge Natural Area, and the power of land protection to provide quality of life, wildlife habitat, and Chesapeake Bay and River health. Scenic Rivers Land Trust has been promoting the protection of, and public access to, Bacon Ridge Natural Area for over a decade. This 900+ acre area is the centerpiece of the South River Greenway, a rare 4,000+ acre area of intact forest in Anne Arundel County. People who can enjoy and care...

Anne Arundel County Tour, Saturday, April 28, 2018, 10am - 5pm Explore nine beautiful houses, gardens, and sites in Anne Arundel County on Saturday, April 28, 2018 as part of the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage. Proceeds from the Anne Arundel County tour will support efforts at Historic London Town and Gardens to enhance the gardens' entryway for visitors. ​ See photos of all nine sites on the Anne Arundel County Tour here Learn more about all of the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage Tours here ​Limited Time "Tour Bell" Ticket Special ...

Presented by: Rob Dallmann, certified arborist with The Davey Tree Expert Company Homeowners looking to update landscapes and amplify curb appeal can learn how from 10-11 am on Saturday, April 28 at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville. Rob Dallmann, certified arborist with Davey Tree, will teach attendees how to get a look they love and care for their trees during his presentation, “Design a Tree-Friendly Outdoor Space.” Registration: Online registration is open until 5pm the day prior to the event. After that, please call 410-798-5000 to ask about space availability and...

The show will feature artwork of our South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items.

Poetry and Music sessions hosted by Natalie Lobe and Pamela Stevens. Guest Speaker will be Grace Cavalieri, nationally -known and beloved poet and playwright will read from her latest book, Other Voices, Other Lives, and other selections.

1968 was a turbulent time in American and especially in Memphis, TN. Memphis is known as the mid south and sits on the Mississippi River. In Tears of the Soul we will meet a family living through the unrest of the time. The nation was at the height of the highly protested Vietnam war which was returning black soldiers to their hometowns maimed, in boxes or in many cases not at all. Black empowerment was on the rise with militant groups struggling to use their power to create their own...