“Reliving the Journey and Celebrating the Legacy” Let’s come together to celebrate and honor the life of Mr. Wiley H. Bates! Enjoy a good time with friends, fellowship, fun and a few surprises! There will be tours and storytelling too! We look forward to seeing you!

Each Friday 7-9 pm in June, July, and  August - we will have a different presenter from 7-9 pm. These people will play music, make art with us, and talk about local history. Refreshments will be available. Get together with old and new friends for a night out! Kathy Smith August 5 This local New Bay Books author will speak about his work detailing the worst boating accident to happen on the Chesapeake Bay. Hear the true life details of this historic event - the sinking of the Levin J. Marvel.

Join Annapolis Tours® by Watermark® for our award-winning ArchiTrex tour developed in partnership with Historic Annapolis. Your professional guide will take you for a two-hour stroll through three centuries of architecture during the city's peaceful, early-evening lull. Highlights include one of the earliest recorded residential structures from the late 1600s and historic Georgian mansions. Discover three types of Victorian homes, Arts and Crafts style buildings, Federal-style homes, and a glimpse of the historic Beaux Arts structures of the U.S. Naval Academy from the early 1900s. View the building and location...

Sunday, August 7, 2022 will be Photo Copying Day at the Odenton Heritage Society's monthly open house.  Bring your photographs of Odenton -- its railroads, buildings, places, and people -- for a quick scan and immediate return.  Digital copies help the Society's image collection grow.  The OHS Museum, which shows more than 150 years of Odenton history, also will be open, with no admission charge.  Hours will be from 1 pm to 4 pm.  The OHS Historical Center is in the restored 1912 Masonic Hall, located at 1367 Odenton Road.

Colonial London Town wasn’t only full of adults, but kids too! This month, we’ll learn about four real youngsters who called the town home and explore what their lives were like in the 18th century.​ $8 for member children ages 6-12. $10 for non-member children ages 6-12.

This 90-minute tour delves into the fascinating world of the Peale family and their artwork. Highlights include selected works from the special exhibit ”Ambition: Charles Willson Peale in Annapolis” as well as an 1835 Rembrandt Peale painting of George Washington and a rare landscape scene by James Peale.

Chris Haley, performer, author, historian and filmmaker, will share personal insights on the occasion of his celebrated uncle’s 101st birthday. This virtual lecture concludes a series of events in Alex Haley's memory to commemorate the centennial of his birth. Alex Haley's book Roots and the subsequent televised miniseries was a landmark event inspiring a groundswell of interest in both genealogy and African American history. Son of the author’s youngest brother, Julius, Chris Haley is the Director of the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland program at the Maryland...

Bring your family, blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic dinner or just a dessert, and join us for the sounds of Summer on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:00pm with The Grilled Lincolns. FREE admission for the concerts.

August 11- Jarflys The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts will start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).

Join us for our Free Friday Night Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm! End your week on a high note and rock in the weekend with our new 2022 line-up. It’s a family-friendly setting right here in Cape St. Claire on the Broadneck Penisula. You can walk, bike, or drive over to hear great tunes, enjoy friends, and relax. So pack up the blankets, grab some snacks, and head over. Each event features local artists. Two groups/bands perform each night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The first band starts...

Each Friday 7-9 pm in June, July, and  August - we will have a different presenter from 7-9 pm. These people will play music, make art with us, and talk about local history. Refreshments will be available. Get together with old and new friends for a night out! Dr. Jay - Drawing For Fun August 12 The Joy of Drawing. Yes, you can.   Tonight, learn how to use perspective and draw a landscape. Surprise yourself! Accomplished artist and seasoned teacher, Dr. Jay can teach you how. Jay Anderson has spoken at...

Explore London Town’s Celtic roots with music, language, and traditional skills during this fun living history weekend!​​ Pre-registration *not* required. Free for members General admission included Free for active military members & their families through the Blue Star Museums program

Explore London Town’s Celtic roots with music, language, and traditional skills during this fun living history weekend!​​ Pre-registration *not* required. Free for members General admission included Free for active military members & their families through the Blue Star Museums program

London Town welcomes Anne Arundel County Public Library!​ Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Build early literacy skills and enjoy the beautiful sound and sensory garden at historic London Town in Edgewater, MD.​ This program is free and no admission fee will be charged.

August 18- The Grilled Lincoln’s The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts will start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).

Each Friday 7-9 pm in June, July, and  August - we will have a different presenter from 7-9 pm. These people will play music, make art with us, and talk about local history. Refreshments will be available. Get together with old and new friends for a night out! Oysters - Linda Andreason August 19 Overview presentation on Project Oysters West River followed by a presentation on the local oyster sanctuary monitoring work.  Volunteers have been working to preserve a healthy bay and a healthy oyster population.

The Hammond-Harwood House Museum and Chase Home invite guests to a two-hour tour that explores the two architectural treasures in downtown Annapolis. The tour will cover the interior of the Hammond-Harwood House and the gardens of the Chase Home. Guests will learn about the architectural details and the longstanding social history that connects these two great houses on Maryland Avenue. Tour begins in front of the Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue. Participants will also receive a half-price admission to the Hammond-Harwood House, which includes the special exhibition ”Ambition: Charles Willson...

Join us for a special summer Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime! Enjoy reading fun 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, craft/art project, and garden time. This Session's Book: Shapes in the Garden Shapes can be found everywhere, even in a garden! Can you find the star shape in the Holly Parterre? Join us in a scavenger hunt of all the different shapes in Mr. Paca’s Garden. It’s summertime...

On August 20, 2022, the Goshen Farm Preservation Society will be hosting our Wine Tasting & Raffle from 4pm to 7pm. Bella’s Liquors has graciously sponsored this event. We will be featuring The Jazz Perpetrators and catered by Tony Barrett. Buy a Raffle ticket for multiple chances to win eight prizes worth $1000!

Benedict Arnold is the most famous turncoat in American history. He was a skilled officer in George Washington’s Continental Army who began secretly communicating with British intelligence agents, giving them insider information, and dramatically defecting to their side in return for a mountain of cash. Historian Richard Bell reconstructs the life and times of Benedict Arnold, the reasons for this treason, and the larger problems of betrayal and desertion that dogged the Continental Army throughout the war. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA...

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we give summer a sweet send off. We're offering fun for the whole family while you learn all about the history of Annapolis. Make a special summer candy craft! Find out the facts about candy shops in Annapolis! Read books about sweet treats! Have fun with a scavenger hunt in the museum! A special Curator's Corner experience will be offered at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Advance registration not required. Cost: $5 General Admission; $2.50 Children (6-17); Free for Children 5 and under;...

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided 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. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond- Harwood House is proud to partner with Reynold’s Tavern of Annapolis. Reynold’s Taverns offers an extensive afternoon tea menu – a perfect pairing to enjoy before or after the Jane Austen Tour. Tours and tea are booked separately. Price: $12...

Join Annapolis Green for August’s Green Drinks environmental happy hour at the beautiful new The Choptank Annapolis restaurant on Ego Alley in Annapolis. We are thrilled to be at this gorgeous new location! We will celebrate summer and look forward to catching up with colleagues and friends. As always, this event is excellent for a date, or friend, co-worker, or family member get-together. Join us for an informative evening with delicious drinks and eats from The Choptank. It’s going to be a lovely evening on Ego Alley and we can’t wait to see...

From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture. In this session, we'll revisit Peach Bounce, a pleasant concoction of fruit-steeped brandy, as well as the sweet and citrusy Hannah Wooley Punch. Participants must be 21+ Pre-registration required. Space is limited. This program is held outdoors.

Bring your family, blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic dinner or just a dessert, and join us for the sounds of Summer on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:00pm with Guava Jelly. FREE admission for the concerts.

August 25- Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts will start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).

Join us for our Free Friday Night Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm! End your week on a high note and rock in the weekend with our new 2022 line-up. It’s a family-friendly setting right here in Cape St. Claire on the Broadneck Penisula. You can walk, bike, or drive over to hear great tunes, enjoy friends, and relax. So pack up the blankets, grab some snacks, and head over. Each event features local artists. Two groups/bands perform each night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The first band starts...

Each Friday 7-9 pm in June, July, and  August - we will have a different presenter from 7-9 pm. These people will play music, make art with us, and talk about local history. Refreshments will be available. Get together with old and new friends for a night out! Fair Dinkum - Blues August 26 Fair Dinkum was formed in early 2020 to perform at an event with a tiny stage. It was a great gig....and then the pandemic hit. Undeterred, they began rehearsing weekly (remotely) eventually developing a big ol' setlist,...

Join us for a special summer Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime! Enjoy reading fun 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, craft/art project, and garden time. This Session's Book: We Planted a Tree 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...

Join Annapolis Tours® by Watermark® for our award-winning ArchiTrex tour developed in partnership with Historic Annapolis. Your professional guide will take you for a two-hour stroll through three centuries of architecture during the city's peaceful, early-evening lull. Highlights include one of the earliest recorded residential structures from the late 1600s and historic Georgian mansions. Discover three types of Victorian homes, Arts and Crafts style buildings, Federal-style homes, and a glimpse of the historic Beaux Arts structures of the U.S. Naval Academy from the early 1900s. View the building and location...

On Sunday, September 4, the Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate the placing of the 1912 Old Masonic Hall on the list of the National Register of Historic Places. The Society is also proud to celebrate 20 years in its restored headquarters and Historical Center. Reflecting the building’s current education mission and its significance as a centerpiece of the Odenton Historic District, the Society will give tours of the building and offer the first five visitors a CD copy of the 2016 book Odenton Historic District: Architectural Survey and Evaluation, which...

oin Annapolis Tours® by Watermark® for our award-winning ArchiTrex tour developed in partnership with Historic Annapolis. Your professional guide will take you for a two-hour stroll through three centuries of architecture during the city's peaceful, early-evening lull. Highlights include one of the earliest recorded residential structures from the late 1600s and historic Georgian mansions. Discover three types of Victorian homes, Arts and Crafts style buildings, Federal-style homes, and a glimpse of the historic Beaux Arts structures of the U.S. Naval Academy from the early 1900s. View the building and location...