The conduct of Siege Warfare in the 18th century is often mentioned with little or no explanation of how and why it was conducted. Armies of the period, including those engaged in the American War for Independence, followed well-established and highly developed tactical doctrines for the attack and defense of fortified places. A successful siege operation enabled the attacker to reduce an enemy stronghold without resorting to a potentially bloody frontal assault. On the other hand, an effective defense forced an attacker to expend time and materiel resources that might...

Featuring Anastasia Poulos, M.P.S., CC-P®, Archaeological Sites Planner, Cultural Resources Section, Anne Arundel County Office of Planning & Zoning Open to the public. Email [email protected] for Zoom link.

Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and coffee. January 31, The Tidewater Legacy of Alice H. and LeRoy A. Battle, Sr. with Lisa Battle Singletary, MD MPH Dr. Lisa Battle Singletary celebrates the impact of her parents--an elementary school principal and Tuskegee Airman--and why she still considers Shady Side to be her second home. 8-Luncheon...

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of positive change for the environment. The CCE (Citizens Campaign for the Environment) is hosting its annual summit, the place to learn about and support its 2024 Environmental legislative priorities. Gain insights from distinguished speakers, including U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, other elected officials, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, and community leaders. Connect with your neighbors to address the pressing environmental issues impacting every Marylander. Join us afterward for our first Green Drinks of 2024. At 7:30, we will move into the...

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Lectures are still on despite the museum being closed for flood repairs. February 1 - Augustine Herman’s Remarkable Map of the 17th Century Chesapeake, Presenter: Professor and Author Dr. Christian J. Koot As one of the most extraordinary maps of colonial English America,...

Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis!  Drop in on Saturday, February 3 for special family activities to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Between 12 pm and 2 pm, meet a living historian portraying Dr. Faye Watson Allen. Hear stories of her experience as the first female African American doctor in Anne Arundel County and create a special craft. Take a scavenger hunt through the museum and learn about local Black history. Explore our special exhibit Summer’s...

The Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate Black History Month with a display about African American railroad workers in the Odenton area in the early 20th century. Come to the Society's open house on Sunday, February 4 and learn how African American track workers inspected and repaired tracks on the Pennsylvania Railroad (now Amtrak), keeping intercity trains running safely. Meet railroad workers' grandchildren and learn how trains became woven into everyday life for African Americans in Odenton, Wilsontown, and nearby communities. Admission to the OHS Historical Center and Museum, located at 1367 Odenton...

In the latter part of the 19th century, Victorians in America and Britain began making pop-up cards with hand paintings, panoramas, ribbon pull tabs and other features. Join us in learning how to make your own Valentine pop-up card with some calligraphic lettering. Attendees will make and take two cards. Ages 15 years and up. All supplies included. No experience necessary.

Tuesday, February 6: Protecting and Promoting Black Culture and History, with a focus on African American Preservation and Tourism in Annapolis. At this panel discussion, featuring African American historians and local tourism industry experts, participants will delve into the significance of African American preservation and tourism in Annapolis. The Office of Mayor Gavin Buckley, in collaboration with the Michael E. Busch Public Library in Annapolis, will present a four-part Black History Month series throughout the month of February. The events will take place between 5:30 and 8 p.m. each Tuesday at...

Did you know that Annapolis was originally located on the other side of the Severn River? Known as Providence, the English settlement was established in 1649 near Greenbury Point. Join Andrew Webster, archaeologist with the Lost Towns Project, who will share what archaeology has revealed about the first colonial settlement in Anne Arundel County — one would later become the Capital of Maryland. Registration required. Registration closes one half hour prior to lecture. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for Military; FREE for HA Members and...

Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and coffee. February 7, Amelia Earhart: Dreams Take Flight, Mary Ann Jung, award-winning actress and Smithsonian scholar Mary Ann Jung is back as Amelia Earhart! Discover what the dangers were in the fledgling field of early twentieth century flying and re-live the last days before Earhart's dramatic disappearance. This...

Three Howard County community members, Marlena Jareaux, Wayne Davis, and Christine Bulbul, came together to participate in a community research roundtable called the Truth Lab. Using archival documents, obscure maps, and phone interviews, they worked to research and ascertain the accurate history and age of one of the most beloved and iconic historic structures in Howard County, the “Thomas Isaac Log Cabin.” As they discovered, the factual Black history of the cabin had been obliterated by a European settler narrative propagated for decades. The resulting book, Early Ellicott City Black...

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Lectures are still on despite the museum being closed for flood repairs. February 8 - Atlantic Harvest: Commercial Fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean, Presenter: Author and Professional Photographer Jay Fleming Overcoming initial misunderstandings, petty jealousies, and continuing differences over priorities, scientists and engineers...

Interested in getting involved with Historic Annapolis as a volunteer? Not sure where to start? You are invited to drop by our Volunteer Open House. Meet some of our current volunteers and staff, enjoy beverages and light fare, and learn how you can use your skills and passion to give back to your local community. Share the history of Annapolis with the community around you, make new friends, and volunteer in your own backyard! Join our team of over 330 volunteers who contribute more than 9,000 hours annually at our...

Tuesday, February 13: Black Art Matters in Annapolis, with a focus on African American artists and creators who will discuss the art community in Annapolis. Explore the vibrant Annapolis arts scene with local African American artists and creatives from various genres. This deep dive into the art community promises insights and discussions about the crucial role of black art in shaping the cultural landscape. The Office of Mayor Gavin Buckley, in collaboration with the Michael E. Busch Public Library in Annapolis, will present a four-part Black History Month series throughout the...

Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and coffee. February 14, A Trip on America's Longest River with Bill Lambrecht, journalist and author Journalist and author Bill Lambrecht has traveled the Missouri River from its source in Montana until it meets the Mississippi at St. Louis. He'll share stories of the dramatic changes for Indian tribes,...

Join us for a fun-filled morning where stories come to life! Baltimore Read Aloud and Banneker-Douglass Museum presents Day Out at the Museum, a monthly storytime series for ages 2 to 5. Let their imaginations run wild as we dive into enchanting tales. Expect a read aloud, interactive games, art activities, and light snacks. Pre-K classes and day care groups welcome! Baltimore Read Aloud is an independent, woman-owned bookshop specializing in diverse books for children and the adults in their lives.

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Lectures are still on despite the museum being closed for flood repairs. February 15 - Churchill’s American Arsenal: How the US Built the British Innovations that Won World War II, Presenter: Professor and Author Larrie Ferreiro Overcoming initial misunderstandings, petty jealousies, and continuing...

February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Join us for a special Storytime with local author Kim C. Lee. Ms. Lee will encourage us all to consider what it means to show love, compassion, and positivity through small, unexpected acts of kindness with her book The Night Owl. The Night Owl dreads hearing his mother say that it’s time for bed. The idea of going to sleep puts a damper on the fun he is having, so why not continue his antics after the lights have been turned out?...

Stephanie will be talking about the writing and publishing of her newest book, "The Letters in the Books".

Maryland Hall, in association with Banneker-Douglass Museum, is proud to present the jazz musical String of Pearls. This captivating musical tells the love story of Nettie and Sam, sharecroppers, who dare to preserve their love in a daring and ingenious escape from the Chikoree Wood Cotton Plantation to Washington, D.C.’s Greater U Street neighborhood. The adventures, calamities, and flashes of joy and wonder they encounter are the thread that holds them together–The String of Pearls. A panel discussion with Annapolis cultural leaders, including Dr. Edwin T. Johnson will follow the...

Learn all about Presidents’ Day with fun activities at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! All activities are included with admission. Make a patriotic craft! Enjoy a special Storytime at 11 am and 1 pm in our Partner Room Learn about our local history throughout our exhibition Annapolis: An American Story Take a scavenger hunt in the Museum and discover special photographs and artifacts Learn more about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with a curated selection of children’s books in our Anne Arundel County Library Book Nook Cost: $7 General Admission...

The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) invites all enthusiasts of maritime heritage and the ecology of the Bay to its Volunteer Open House on Monday, February 19th. Whether you’re interested in education programs, guiding visitors as a museum docent, supporting events, assisting with archives, contributing to garden and grounds maintenance, engaging in boat maintenance and woodworking, or joining the crew of the historic Wilma Lee skipjack, there’s a volunteering opportunity waiting for you.

Tuesday, February 20: The Future Black of Annapolis, where young Black Annapolitans discuss the future of Annapolis. A curated discussion by African American teens on the future of Annapolis through the unique lens of young Black voices. Gain valuable perspectives on the aspirations, challenges, and visions for the future of our City The Office of Mayor Gavin Buckley, in collaboration with the Michael E. Busch Public Library in Annapolis, will present a four-part Black History Month series throughout the month of February. The events will take place between 5:30 and...

Frederick Douglass was a visionary—a prophet who could see a better future that lay just beyond reach. His talents were nothing short of extraordinary and he put his exceptional gifts to use in the service of freedom, driving American slavery into the grave. In this talk, we’ll explore this many-sided man’s life, family, and career, and consider his impact upon our modern struggle to advance the cause of black freedom in the United States. Registration required. Registration closes one half hour prior to lecture. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission;...

Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and coffee. February 21, Understanding Ukraine & Russia Maryann Cusimano Love, associate professor, Catholic University of America and Professor Cusimano Love returns for another in depth look at the continuing Ukrainian-Russian crisis. 8-Luncheon Series $175 for members; $245 for nonmembers Individual Luncheons $25 for members; $35 for nonmembers

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Lectures are still on despite the museum being closed for flood repairs. February 22 - Defiant: The Audacious Escape of Robert Smalls: The Water Side of the Underground Railroad, Presenter: Author and Screenwriter Robert Blake Whitehill Overcoming initial misunderstandings, petty jealousies, and continuing...

Through 19th and early 20th century testimonies, memoirs, and interviews with those formerly enslaved, we can begin to learn about life under slavery. Each source of slave narratives has a history of its own to consider in interpreting these stories. This lecture will take place over Zoom.  Check your email for a link to the meeting after purchasing a ticket. Price: $12 | Members: Free

Guest Curator: Thomas James Join us for the opening reception of REVISIT/REIMAGINE, a multidisciplinary exhibition that features historical photographs from the AFRO American Newspapers‘ Afro Charities archive that chronicle the African American experience, civil rights leaders, and activities in Maryland. Artwork from Maryland Black artists are included to interpret the themes of the photographs. Refreshments will be provided.

Join the Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR) for a virtual Lunch and Learn event to celebrate National Black History Month on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at noon. Asha Smith, director of the Office of Equity and Human Rights, will host a virtual countywide book study with author and NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton. Antonia is the author of "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum." In this book, she recounts the 93-year-old history of Crownsville Hospital, one of the last segregated asylums where records still exist...

February 27: Black Business Legacy.  Conclude the series with a celebratory event honoring Black businesses that have served Annapolis for more than 50 years. Hosted by Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell-Charles, this event recognizes the lasting impact of black-owned businesses on families, communities, and the city-at-large. The Office of Mayor Gavin Buckley, in collaboration with the Michael E. Busch Public Library in Annapolis, will present a four-part Black History Month series throughout the month of February. The events will take place between 5:30 and 8 p.m. each Tuesday at the Busch Library on...

William Paca is remembered as one of the four Maryland patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence, but that historic moment in 1776 is best understood in the broader context of his personal and political lives.  Glenn E. Campbell, retired Senior Historian of Historic Annapolis, outlines the basic contours of Paca’s life and highlights his public service through three revolutionary decades. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members, Military, and HA Docents

Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and coffee. February 28, Nazis on the Potomac with Robert Sutton, author The first full account of the crucial work done at Fort Hunt, Virginia, during World War II, where the highest-level German prisoners were interrogated, and captured documents analyzed. 8-Luncheon Series $175 for members; $245 for nonmembers Individual...

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Lectures are still on despite the museum being closed for flood repairs. February 29 - Built on Sotweed: The History and Archaeology of Maryland in the 1600s and its Reliance upon Tobacco, Presenter: Archaeologist Henry Miller Overcoming initial misunderstandings, petty jealousies, and continuing...

Join Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area for an educational workshop about welcoming visitors with physical disabilities to our sites. This workshop provides information about the experiences of people with physical disabilities visiting museums and includes practical ways museum professionals can enhance the visitor experience at their sites for all patrons of all abilities. Speakers: Marian Vessels and Ann Deschamps, former and current Directors of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, and Meredith Peruzzi - Director of the National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University. $10

The Odenton Heritage Society Museum, located at 1367 Odenton Road, is open the first Sunday of the month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Learn about the town of Odenton - its railroads, homes churches, schools, stores and recreational activities during the past 153 years.  Displays about the Civil War, military history, and local businesses such as Nevamar are available.  Stroll through Odenton’s history in photographs, objects and A/V presentations.  Explore the 1912 Old Masonic Hall.  Admission is free.

Join us for a lecture and presentation of authentic Civil War-era women’s garments. Costume collector Heather Hook will show clothing items typically found in a woman’s wardrobe of the period and how they were worn. Dressing ladies from the skin out involved multiple layers of clothing, so her collection includes undergarments and gowns worn for early day, teatime, evening, balls, weddings, and while in mourning. Heather’s inspirations for collecting began in 1990 with her participation in historic reenacting. In order to be as authentic as possible, Heather purchased an original...