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What: Gone but not Forgotten Walking Tour
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Susan G. Cambell Park, City Dock, Annapolis.
The preserved heritage of Annapolis is applauded and celebrated. Nevertheless, in 3½ centuries many changes have been wrought .... some good, some bad, and many over which disagreements still prevail. Explore the sites of some of these changes in the historic district and on the grounds of the Naval Academy. Enjoy reminiscences of bygone days and share some of your own! The tour will leave immediately after the noon flag-raising ceremony at the Park.
What: Historian talk with historical artifacts on display
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: 45 West Street, Annapolis
Join us at Back Creek Books as we host local historian Paul Koch and some of his collection of colonial Maryland books, maps, and documents. Among the items displayed and discussed will be a 1757 map of the Chesapeake, a tobacco note from the 1740s, and the only engraved title page to issue from a colonial Maryland press in Vallette's 1774 "Deputy Commissary's Guide..." Back Creek Books has a large stock of used, rare, and out of print books relating to Maryland. There will be wine light refreshments. Do come and see some wonderful pieces of Maryland history.
What: Community quilting and oral history event
Date(s): Saturday, March 24 (in Annapolis) and Sunday, March 25 (in Galesville and Lothian)
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Annapolis); 1:30 to 3:30 pm (Galesville and Lothian)
Location: Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin St., Annapolis (Saturday only); Galesville Community Center, 916 W. Benning Rd., Galesville and Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 41 Ark Rd., Lothian (Sunday only)
Join students from North County High School and Southern High School throughout Maryland Day weekend and help document the stories of Rosenwald Schools in Anne Arundel County. See the students work on documentary story quilts featuring six of Anne Arundel County's 23 Rosenwald Schools. Attendees are invited to add stitches to the quilts and share photographs for possible inclusion on the quilt. Come take a few moments to share your educational experiences with the students in an oral history interview.
Rosenwald schools were built by African American communities throughout the southern United States with partial funding from a special fund started in 1917 by Julius Rosenwald, head of Sears Roebuck & Co. Anne Arundel County is the home to over 20 schools receiving Rosenwald funding. Come learn about these amazing schools and take a few moments to share your educational experiences.
What: Open house and Watermen history
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side
All are welcome, no registration is necessary. The event is free of charge. Visit with watermen Bill and Sue Cheatham who have, combined, 47 years experience working the water of the Chesapeake Bay. During their presentation, "Bringing Our Bay's Past to the Surface," Visitors can view tools used by watermen today, photos of the Cheatham's work, and artifacts dredged up off the bottom of the Bay. Get an answer to the question: "What's the strangest thing you've ever pulled up?" The Cheathams will speak at 1pm, 2pm, and 3 pm.
Then tour the home of a 19th Century waterman, Captain Salem Avery, our museum's namesake. What tools did he use? How different are they from those of a current day waterman? Who was his family and what did they do while he worked the water? How did they amuse themselves? Where did they go to school? What did the peninsula look like in his day?
Chase-Lloyd House
What: Tea party and live musical performance
Date(s): Friday, March 23 and Saturday March 24th
Time: See description below
Location: 22 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
Friday, March 23. Please join the ladies in residence at the Chase-Lloyd House for a delightful tea party! Enjoy a historic repast of tea, finger sandwiches, and sweets and savories served by costumed colonials in the beautiful dining room of an eighteenth-century mansion. You will be surrounded by the exquisite, intricately carved wood and plaster ornamentation and fine furnishings of a room designed by Colonial-period architect, William Buckland. Guests may reserve a place at either the 2:30 or 4:30 PM service by calling Carol Kelly at 443-994-1830. Register early, as service will be limited to 25 guests for each time period. You will also be able to view the other public rooms of the Chase-Lloyd House, including the foyer with its magnificent cantilevered staircase and Palladian window.
Saturday, March 24. Come hear the Weems Creek Jammers perform music familiar to Marylanders of the colonial and Early American periods. Pieces typically played at English country dances and their colonial equivalents, as well as Virginia reels and French quadrilles, will be presented every half hour from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. You will be transported back to the sounds of a ball or musical evening at Edward Lloyd's eighteenth-century Palladian mansion. No reservations are necessary, but admission will be limited to 25 visitors each half hour. For information, please call Carol Kelly at 443-994-1830.
No high heels or strollers are permitted inside the house. Thank you for your consideration.
What: Open house, free tours, scavenger hunt, and creative kid's activities
Date(s): Saturday March 24th and Sunday, March 25th
Time: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 107 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis
Picture yourself at the Charles Carroll House! Visitors will have the opportunity to "picture themselves in history" for Maryland Day - literally - with a handmade custom traditional silhouette portrait, made in the historic setting of the Charles Carroll House. Local Baltimore historical artisan Lauren Muney will be creating these silhouette portraits of visitors, live in person. Her silhouette portraits are cut freehand with scissors, without drawing or tracing or using any machine, and are finished in two minutes. Silhouettes are $15 for one and $25 for two. This is an unusual opportunity to have your likeness made in this very traditional style! Guests will also be able to take a free tour of the Charles Carroll House to learn about the Carroll family's prominent role in our nation's beginnings, chat with colonial characters from Capital City Colonials, take our scavenger hunt, and work out our crossword puzzle. Fun for all ages!
What: Hands-on restoration work, a tour, and an interpretive walk
Date(s): See description below
Time: See description below
Locations: Skipjack at City Dock, Merrill Center (6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis), 4800 Atwell Road in Shady Side (Oyster event)
Friday, March 23, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. and Saturday, March 24, 9:00 am to noon. Shady Side. Engage in ground breaking oyster restoration that with a few hours of your time will create an instant underwater community with reef balls. What are reef balls? They are concrete spheres with holes that provide valuable marine habitat for critters (fish, crabs, eels, mussels, and countless others)—mostly oysters! For more background information on reef balls check out www.reefball.org. These are outdoor events; weather is unpredictable this time of year, so dress appropriately. We will provide snacks and drinks (bring a water bottle and lunch). The reef ball molds are fiberglass with connector pins and tether balls inside, after assembling we pour concrete in the molds to form a Reef Ball, so if you have gloves, boots or foul weather pants bring them. Every participant will also get a tour of our Oyster Restoration Facility (ORC). Contact Meghan Hoffman at
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with questions. Advanced registration for this event is required and limited to 30 participants. Online registration will be available through CBF's Events Calendar after February 21.
Friday, March 23, 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Stanley Norman skipjack at City Dock, Annapolis. All Hands On Deck! Come aboard the Stanley Norman, a 110 year old skipjack run by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and discover the history of one of Maryland's most important industries – oystering! You will learn about skipjacks, oysters, and how it all relates to the health of the Chesapeake. This is a free and open event. No registration required.
Saturday, March 24, 8:00 to 9:00 am, Merrill Center. Look above! It's a bird, it's a plane! Wait, it's still a bird! Bring your binoculars and join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on an osprey 'hunt' at their headquarters in Bay Ridge. Ospreys will have just returned from their winter grounds in Central and South America and will be setting up nests around the property. Hear the story of how this bird represents a major success in protecting natural resources. This event is limited to 20 people. Please RSVP with Adam Wickline (443-482-2034 or
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What: Kid's activities featuring Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses
Date(s): See description below
Time: See description below
Location: 25 Silopanna Rd., Annapolis
Friday, March 23, 10:30 to 11:30 am; groups invited for the afternoon session by appointment. Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Get inspiration from real Chesapeake Bay lighthouses. Use cereal boxes, cellophane scraps, and other recyclables to make a lighthouse model. Daisy Girl Scouts can earn the Clover petal. Brownies and Juniors can earn a Lighthouse badge. Reservations appreciated.
What: Presentation by University of Maryland anthropology students
Date(s): Saturday, March 24
Time: 10:00 am to noon
Location: City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis
See, touch and learn, through historic artifacts and images, about the lifeways and culture of past residents of Annapolis. Join the City of Annapolis and student archaeologists with the University of Maryland's Archaeology in Annapolis Summer Field School on Saturday, March 24 at 10 am at Annapolis City Hall to learn more about recent excavations from Fleet, Cornhill, Pinkney, and East Streets. This lively presentation will highlight how various communities have lived in this part of the city for over 300 years, using food remains and tableware to discuss African American residents, Filipinos, and other ethnic groups. Following the presentation, attendees are encouraged to share stories of their experiences growing up on these particular streets in Annapolis.
The event is being hosted at City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. Parking is available next door in the Hillman Garage. The presentation is free to all and refreshments are available. Please RSVP to
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or call Shari Pippen at 410/263-7941 to confirm your attendance. Thanks to Historic Annapolis, the University of Maryland and the Annapolis Heritage Commission for co-hosting this event with the Historic Preservation Commission.
What: Open house and exhibit
Date(s): Friday, March 23
Time: 9:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: 7 Church Circle, Annapolis
If you like the shows CSI or Law and Order this exhibit is for you. Come to the Courthouse to see the exhibition Crossroads of the Community that illustrates the history that happened right here in Annapolis. Members of the team who created the exhibit will be on hand to provide more details. There is no need to go through the Courthouse security to visit this exhibit.
What: Open house with interactive exhibits
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Herrington Harbour North Marina, 389 Deale Rd. (Rt. 256), Tracys Landing
Spend an afternoon in the early 1900's with our hard-working housewives, farmers, watermen, and students as they perform their daily chores. Churn butter, crank the ice cream freezer, make a needlework sample or tie some mariner's knots, write on slates and participate in a Spelling Bee in our one room school, learn to grow tobacco, visit St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel, attend a Beneficial Society meeting, or see if you descend from a member of the War of 1812 militia. Refreshments by Herrington on the Bay Catering. Free.
What: Lecture, exhibits, living history performer
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: 988 Main Street, Galesville
Discover the Stephen Steward Shipyard, the scene of Anne Arundel County's only Revolutionary War battle. Stephen Steward's shipyard and home were burned by British raiders on March 31, 1781. Museum will be open 1 - 5 p.m., presentation will be made at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. 18th Century Shipbuilding on the West River: At a series of information stations and using artifacts, many found at the shipyard site, hear the story from the present owner of how the Shipyard was re-discovered in the last 20 years; experience what life was like at the shipyard – where blacksmiths, shipwrights, tenant farmers and other laborers worked, and see some of the tools they used; learn about how ships were built, launched, the cargo they carried and where they sailed; meet a living history performer portraying "Stephen Steward;" and watch the video "How Ships Were Borne."
What: Kid's activities
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
Adorn yourself in colonial finery and learn the niceties of colonial etiquette at the Hammond-Harwood House! Children ages 5-12 can try on reproduction 18th century clothing and learn how to make a bow or curtsy. All participants will receive a postcard and coloring book as a reward for their genteel manners. No registration is necessary for this free program.
What: A variety of events at locations throughout Historic Downtown Annapolis
Date(s): Saturday, March 24
Time: See description below
Location: See description below
At the William Paca House, 186 Prince George St., 10:00-5:00, Tour & Living History Performance: Get a sneak peak at the first floor of the Paca House and the newly-decorated dining room. Throughout the day see performances from Historic Annapolis's award-winning production Project Run-A-Way. $1.00 per person.
At Hogshead, 43 Pinkney St., 12:00-4:00. Tour & Living History: Visit with the working class of 18th-century Annapolis. Hear tales of their lives, work, and travels to the wild west—you might be surprised how close it was! Free.
At Historic Annapolis Museum, 99 Main St., 10:00-5:00, Exhibit & Living History: Be the first to see two new exhibits! Views of Annapolis and Sewing Through Time: The Archaeology of Textiles and Sewing just open to the public. Be a part of the Annapolis Tapestries project, view the completed 18th century tapestries, talk to historians and needleworkers, and try your hand at sewing on one of the 19th century tapestries. Throughout the day, a variety of civilian and military interpreters will be on hand to discuss Annapolis life of the past. Free.
What: Reenactments, kid's activities, hearth cooking
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: Noon to 4:30 pm
Location: 839 Londontown Road; Edgewater
London Town's past comes to life through an exciting variety of living history activities. Interact with colonial-era British Marines as they practice their military drills. Enter the William Brown House to learn about traveling in the 1700s. And go into the Lord Mayor's Tenement to experience colonial-style hearth cooking. Admission is only $1 per person today!
What: Pocket Park - display tables and information
Date(s): Saturday, March 24
Time: Noon to 4:00 pm
Location: 122 Main Street (MAP Pocket Park), Annapolis
Enjoy an early Spring shopping stroll through downtown Annapolis, stopping for a break at the MainStreets Annapolis Partnership Pocket Park. There you'll find information and souvenirs unique to Annapolis MainStreets, spend some time learning about Girl Scouting, and get information about the Maryland Heritage Badge.
What: ArtFest! Open house, scavenger hunt, kid's activities, performances
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: 801 Chase Street, Annapolis
Explore all that Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts has to offer at ArtFest on Sunday, March 25 from 1- 4 pm! From performances to demonstrations; hands-on projects to gallery events, this FREE event will be an exciting afternoon full of fun and creativity for all ages.
What: Lecture and behind the scenes tour
Date(s): Friday, March 23
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: 100 State Circle, Annapolis
The USS Maryland silver service has returned to the Maryland State House! Visit the Maryland State House between 1-3 for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the new silver display in the State House Caucus Room. Each of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City are represented in this remarkable reppouse silver service made by the celebrated firm of Samuel Kirk and Sons, Inc. Curators of the state's art collection will give brief remarks about the significance of the silver at 1pm and 2pm, and will answer questions about this unique 46-piece service and its new permanent installation.
This event is free, but a photo ID is required to enter the State House. Occupancy in the State House Caucus Room is limited to 25 people at a time, so there may be a brief wait at certain times. Guests are encouraged to take a self-guided tour of the Maryland State House and explore the Old Senate Chamber where George Washington resigned his Commission as Commander in Chief in 1783.
What: Maryland Artist and Wine Reception
Date(s): Friday, March 23
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 7 Church Circle, Annapolis
Meet local artist J.E. Nicklason and view his current work featuring the heart of the Chesapeake Bay with landscapes, workboats, and "the Chesapeake" itself! Reynolds Tavern will also be presenting wines from Maryland Winery, Boordy Vineyards. Both Mr. Nicklason and a representative from Boordy will be at the event. Reynolds Tavern will also have a special "Maryland Day" menu each day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): Come enjoy a "taste" of Maryland as Chef Antonello creates both Lunch and Dinner specials celebrating Maryland's bounty. Historic Reynolds Tavern has been a landmark dating back to 1737 in downtown Annapolis on Church Circle – look for the Maryland flags at our front entrance! Reservations are recommended 410-295-9555.
What: Guided nature and historical hike
Date(s): Saturday, March 24
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater
Join SERC Education staff on a guided hike to the beautiful and historical Contee Farm property. Along the way we will discover the natural and cultural history of the land and the research that Smithsonian scientists are conducting here at SERC. Suggested for ages 8+, limited to 18 participants, registration is online only at www.serc.si.edu, follow the links on our public calendar. For more information call 443.482.2388. This event is free!
What: Kids' nautical activities
Date(s): Sunday, March 25
Time: Noon to 3:00 pm
Location: Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center (Enter at Gate 1 (King George or Prince George Street) and proceed to Visitor Center.
Learn what it's like to be a sailor! Kids and their families are invited to learn to tie nautical knots, construct a paper John Paul Jones hat and make two linoleum rubbings to take home. Guided walking tours of the Academy are also available for a fee. Ask for our FREE booklet and other information on the Life and Times of John Paul Jones, the legendary Revolutionary War sailor.
West Annapolis Heritage Partnership
What: Tour, kid's activities, exhibits, refreshments, and more.
Date(s): See description below
Time: See description below
Location: Along Annapolis Street, including various shops, West Annapolis
Experience a taste of early Maryland history in West Annapolis, formerly known as Norwood's Beale Plantation. John Norwood, the first sheriff of Providence (later Anne Arundel County) patented the land in 1658 – a good site for growing tobacco. By 1812, Norwood's Beale was a farm belonging to Jonathan Pinkney, a captain in the militia. Jonathan's brother was the U.S. Attorney General, William Pinkney, who wrote the Declaration of War of 1812.
Friday, March 23. bb bistro Restaurant will be featuring a special Maryland Day menu highlighting colonial cuisine!
Saturday, March 24. 1) Walking Tour of the Trees and West Annapolis History: Meet in the McCrone Parking lot on Annapolis Street at 10:30am. Limited to 18 participants. Register by email at
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. 2) 11:00-5:00: Sample Hot and Cold Cherry Tea and cherry inspired cookies. Find out why cherry trees were important to early settlers at The Well Dressed Nest, 106 Annapolis St. 3) 12:00-1:00: Colonial High Fashion Show (children's dress up) at One Petticoat Station, 2 Annapolis St. 4) Stories from Children's books about the War of 1812 and early settler life: 11:00 – 12:00 at Tara's Gifts and Parties of Distinction, 10 Annapolis St. and 1:00 - 1:30 at The Giant Peach, 17 Annapolis St. 5) 3:00. Discover the secrets of Maryland's Historic Candies at The Annapolis Sweet Shoppe, 103 Annapolis St. 6) All day (during business hours): Antique Maryland and Civil War Quilt Exhibit at Cottonseed Glory, 4 Annapolis St. 7) All day (during business hours): "Cameos Through the Ages" display of historic jewelry at West Annapolis Antiques, 110 Annapolis St. 8) All day (during business hours): "Hair Styles and Hair Accessories form the Past" exhibit at Salon West, 4 Annapolis St.
What: Three days of great events celebrating Bates, its community, history and people
Date(s): See description below
Time(s): See description below
Location: 1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis
Friday, March 23, beginning at 11:00 am. Explore the history and people of the Bates Legacy Center at their open house! Watch the uplifting film Bringing Back Bates screening at 11:00 am and again at 1:00 pm. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 24, 2:00 pm. Youth from the local community will be performing and engaging in various arts, dance, music and poetry. Drop in and see what these incredible young artists have to share! Free and open to the public.
Sunday, March 25, 3:30 pm. A Gospel Choir from a local church will perform a concert for all! Everyone is welcome, RSVPs are appreciated. Please call Ms. Cropper at 443-510-7092 or email
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to reserve your seat. Admission is $1.00 per person; this nominal fee will support the preservation and programs of the Bates Legacy Center.
What: Kid's activity and lecture
Date(s): Saturday, March 24
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 3141 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater
Explore Maryland through our oldest maps. See the world through Capt. John Smith's eyes. Travel through Anne Arundel County in 1860 and see Annapolis in 1878. We will have a speaker to guide you through historic Maryland and talk about how maps and bird's eye views, were made and used. A reproduction of a compass rose or a cartouche, with information about these map features, will be available for each visitor. In addition, the reproductions of the Maryland maps will be available at 20% off the regular price.
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