Behind the Book: An Author Series
Join local author Stephanie Verni as she discusses writing and publishing her many novels including her recent novel.
Join local author Stephanie Verni as she discusses writing and publishing her many novels including her recent novel.
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 […]
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 […]
Molly Hughes Wilmer is the CEO, Chief Strategist, and Certified Executive Coach for Oyster Insight, a consulting firm that C-Suite executives leverage to help their organizations be strategically agile. Molly has led six different organizations […]
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 […]
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. […]
Profs and Pints Annapolis presents: “Those Who Left Ireland,” a look at what drove the Irish diaspora and at the destinies of the Emerald Isle’s emigrants, with Matthew Dziennik, associate professor of History at the […]
William Paca served as Maryland’s third state governor as the Revolutionary War wound down, peace was restored, and the new state and nation struggled to find their footing in a reshaped world. Glenn E. Campbell, […]
Help celebrate women's history month by joining us to hear Mary Margaret Revell-Goodwin talk about some stories of fascinating Maryland women
In 1999, the National Security Agency and Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) established the Cryptologic Hall of Honor “to pay special tribute to the pioneers and heroes who rendered distinguished service to American cryptology.” As of […]
When Benedict Arnold realized his plan to defect to the British had been exposed, the first thing he did was tell Peggy Shippen, his loyalist-leaning wife who had helped him plan his treachery. After the […]
Annapolis Science Café at 49 West: “An Introduction to Natural Building: Making Energy Efficient Homes with Rapidly Renewable Materials”, by Mr. Ian Boutin, Natural Building Designer. Ian will introduce the myriad benefits of designing homes […]
Profs and Pints Annapolis presents: “Captain Cook’s Last Voyage,” on a famed mariner’s exploits and demise, with Justin M. Jacobs, professor of history at American University and scholar of the history of archaeology and of […]
April is Archaeology Month! Join us as Lisa Robbins, archaeologist with The Lost Towns Project, presents the findings of an 18-month archaeological study on the housing of enslaved and free Black tenants in Anne Arundel […]
By now, the story of the Native American Code Talkers is relatively well-known: Speaking in their native languages, e.g., Navajo, they passed battlefield messages in World War II, completely baffling the enemy. While certainly true, […]
Annapolis Science Café at 49 West: “What Happens in the Arctic Doesn't Stay in the Arctic”, by Mr. John Woods, Director, US Navy International Engagement Office. John Woods will provide a tour of the Arctic […]
Profs and Pints Annapolis presents: “Dream Interpretation,” with Richard Bargdill, associate professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, teacher of courses on dream interpretation and the psychology of creativity, and author of the newly released […]
EXPLORING THE WONDERS OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE, by Former State Senator Gerald Winegrad Sponsored by: Anne Arundel Bird Club & Friends of Quiet Water Park Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Blue Heron Room, Quiet Waters […]
EXPLORING THE WONDERS OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE, by Former State Senator Gerald Winegrad Sponsored by: Anne Arundel Bird Club & Friends of Quiet Water Park Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Blue Heron Room, Quiet Waters […]
Join Banneker-Douglass Museum for a powerful lecture, conversation, and archive activity led by Black history-based artist Jason Patterson and REVISIT/REIMAGINE guest curator Thomas James. This thought-provoking program will explore Patterson's […]