Make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture; in this session, whip up a Syllabub, a frothy cream dream with hard cider, and explore the origins of Sangria, making an earlier version, Sangaree, with port wine and brandy. 6:30-7:30pm, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $30 w/discounts, RSVP: www.historiclondontown.org.
Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Maryland Four Centuries Project and the Maryland State Archives for a virtual lecture by Owen Lourie on the project at the Archives to identify the names of these brave Revolutionary War soldiers from Maryland who saved George Washington's army at the Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776. 6:30-7:30pm: https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/battle_of_brooklyn_lecture#.XysK2yhKjIV
Please join a virtual lecture to commemorate the anniversary of the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, given by Owen Lourie, who has been heading the project at the Archives to identify the names of these brave Revolutionary War soldiers from Maryland. This talk chronicles the Maryland 400, the soldiers who saved George Washington’s army at the […]
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, you’ll whip up a Syllabub, a frothy cream dream with hard cider. You’ll also explore the origins of Sangria, making an earlier version, […]
Historic Annapolis hosts Dr. Dan Sherman on the Annapolis connection to Alexander Hamilton; Glenn E. Campbell, HA Senior Historian, will introduce Dr. Sherman’s lecture with a bit about Hamilton’s visits to Annapolis. 7pm, RSVP for Zoom link, $15 w/discounts: www.annapolis.org.
Alexander Hamilton has always been known as a central player in America’s early history, but the smash Broadway musical Hamilton has focused new attention on the life and career of this fascinating individual. This multimedia presentation draws on both Hamilton’s biography and his depiction on stage to examine his accomplishments, discuss his relationship with Aaron […]
Explore hand tools with William Delano in this weekly outdoor series on woodworking and boatbuilding skills, between the corn crib and Hooper Strait Lighthouse on the museum’s campus; facial coverings req’d inside buildings or within six feet of other guests. 1pm, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, free w/admission: www.cbmm.org/shipyardprograms.
Browse a variety of vendors at this new series of community marketplace events with special demos and activities each week. First up: Rediscovering your roots—celebrate and learn about farming, waterways, historic trades and more; masks req’d. 4-8pm, Historic Sotterley, Hollywood: www.sotterley.org.
Enjoy outdoor dining and listen to music by Sean Hetrick. Dining 5-10pm, music 6-9pm, first block West St., Annapolis: www.dinnerunderthestars.org.
Conquering Cool Season Edibles with Kathy Jentz There are many edible plants that grow best in cooler weather. Try your hand at growing them and enjoy the “fruits” – or veggies – of your labor during the winter months. We’ll cover techniques for lengthening the growing season and what edible plants do best in our […]
Enjoy outdoor dining and listen to music by Larry Lay. Dining 5-10pm, music 6-9pm, first block West St., Annapolis: www.dinnerunderthestars.org.
Watch Facebook page for capacity announcements. 9am-7pm, Mayo Beach, Annapolis, free: https://www.facebook.com/MayoPeninsulaParks/.
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