Francis Scot Key Auditorium

Speaker: Dr. Jane Lubchenco, marine biologist and first female administrator of NOAA Our grand finale lecture features marine biologist Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In this talk, Dr.  Lubchenco will draw on her experience as a scientist, policymaker and science diplomat to take stock of the challenges in achieving a healthy ocean, while highlighting the encouraging actions underway to address these problems. Focusing on science-based solutions embraced by communities, businesses and governments, she will connect the dots between the health of...

Lecture, Photos and Stories by Stephanie Sperling and Jay Fleming Archeologists throughout the Chesapeake are in a race against time to record sites that are threatened by the effects of climate change. Rising sea levels, eroding coasts, and intense storms have washed away countless resources, some dating back thousands of years. Sinking land and rampant development have exacerbated the problem. Throughout the region, professional archaeologists are working with concerned citizens to excavate sites and record data before much of our coastal history is lost forever. Stephanie Sperling, former director of...

Historical Performance by the Northern Arundel Cultural Preservation Society  Emancipation Continues: War & Peace Set in 2018, diverse members of a local community organization “battle” to create a show for Black History month that celebrates great African American speakers, authors, artists, and entertainers of the 1940s and 1950s. Throughout their meetings, the members provide examples of vocal and instrumental music, dance, poetry, oratory, and history of the period to determine works worthy of presentation to their audience. Written and directed by Vivian Spencer. For more than 35 years, The Maryland...

History of St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis during the Civil War Robert Worden’s forthcoming book, Soldiers of the Cross: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos and the Catholic Community in Annapolis during the Civil War, goes into great detail about the impact of the war on Annapolis and specifically on the priests, brothers, seminarians, and parishioners of St. Mary’s Church. In this talk, he will present “untold stories” about some heretofore-obscure members of the Catholic community, including both free and enslaved African Americans, European immigrants, and long-time residents. Dr. Worden is the...

Mr. Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. joins The Banneker-Douglass Museum to share how the legacy of his great-great-great grandfather, Frederick Douglass, has inspired his life and contributed to his work as a social activist, and discuss how his organization, The Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI), works to combine lessons from the legacies of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington through education. Following the presentation, Mr. Morris will participate in a youth moderated Q&A that explores his experiences as a Douglass family member. Click on this link to register for this program. For more...

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.

The Broadway musical, I Have a Dream, first debuted in 1976 with Billy Dee Williams playing Dr. King. The play portrays the life of Dr. King and important moments of the civil rights movement through song and dance.  It includes many gospel songs from the Civil Rights Movement, including We Shall Overcome and Free at Last. Coretta Scott King and Rosa Parks praised the show when they saw it in the 1980’s. Order tickets at www.mlkjrmd.org. The two act musical begins at 7:00 pm Saturday, January 13 at the Key...

Mayor Michael Pantelides, Members of the Annapolis City Council, and the Weather It Together Team invite community members to attend this free event as part of Keeping History Above Water: Annapolis. Sunday, October 29 | 4:00-6:30 PM Francis Scot Key Auditorium | St. John’s College | 60 College Ave. Special Keynote Lecture Our Shifting Shores: When Culture and Nature Collide Phil Dyke | Coast and Marine Advisor, National Trust UK Remarks and Book Signing The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World Jeff Goodell...