Historic Annapolis and the Maryland Historical Trust host this online lecture by Thomas Reinhart, Director of Preservation at George Washington's Mount Vernon, who presents “No Other Guide but His Eye: The Design and Construction of George Washington's Townhouses on Capitol Hill.” 7pm, $10 suggested donation, RSVP for link: www.annapolis.org.
Watch a recorded lecture on the Hiroshima exhibit by art educator Lucinda Edinberg. https://bit.ly/3lgEBB0.
Life for kids in the Colonial Chesapeake wasn’t all about work. In this program, kids will learn to play some sports and games that were popular in London Town’s heyday. While having fun, children will learn important communication and team-building skills (grades 1-4). 1-3pm, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $10 w/discounts: www.historiclondontown.org.
The Paca Girlfriends Pop-Up Shop opens at 99 Main Street featuring popular vendors; plus several downtown partner shops will be open late with deals, and the HA Museum Store at 77 Main Street will be offering 20% off; portion of purchases at every store will support Historic Annapolis. 4-8pm, 99 Main St., Annapolis: www.annapolis.org.
Creating Communities hosts a drive-through Thanksgiving food distribution for over 100 families and neighbors (5:30-7pm, Eastport UMC); sign-up to donate food or supplies or help purchase items: https://bit.ly/36thX2q.
Children (ages 3-5) explore the theme of mighty dinosaurs thru music, stories and a takeaway craft; limited capacity. 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, free w/admission, RSVP: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Spend an hour with the Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman and Anacostia Riverkeeper Trey Sherard to learn how they engage communities in caring for their local waterways and advocate for improving the health of their rivers. Noon-1pm, RSVP for link: https://www.calvertparks.org/special/.
Join an online lecture on health care in early America with Dr. Elaine Breslaw, who looks at trends by professional and folk practitioners of the first settlements, treatment of disease, epidemic crises, food habits, childbirth practices, the attitude toward the insane, wartime problems, and public health issues, with revelations about how and why the medical […]
Business attorney Lisa Smith Sanders, Health Department Director Dr. Larry Polsky and business consultant and CEO of Kemit Group, Joel Hill offer tips and best practices in this online panel discussion; bring questions about how to help your business live long and prosper. 7-8:30pm, Calvert Library Virtual Branch: https://CalvertLibrary.info.
The Grilled Lincolns. 7:30pm, $15, RSVP: www.ramsheadonstage.com.
The state’s biggest holiday fair fills seven buildings and big top tents with artists and crafters offering fine art, pottery, furniture, quilts, jewelry, clothing, wreaths and garlands, toys and Christmas ornaments. Kids see Santa. FSa 10am-6pm, Su 10am-5pm, Frederick Co. Fairgrounds, $8 w/ discounts; $2 parking: www.marylandchristmasshow.com.
Bring donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries and new socks to fill Katcef Brothers' BUDweiser Truck. All donations will stay in the community in partnership with Love AACO, a coalition of churches and organizations in Anne Arundel County. Enjoy raffles and giveaways. Please wear a face mask upon arrival.
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