MEDIA RELEASE: Maryland Day Celebration 2015 Full Program of Events
Contact: Carol Benson, Executive Director
Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County
410.222.1805 or Heritage_Area@aacounty.org
“YOUR MARYLAND, YOUR HISTORY, YOUR DAY!” MARYLAND DAY CELEBRATION 2015!
Four Rivers Heritage Area Sponsors 8th Annual Maryland Day Celebration at Annapolis and
Southern Anne Arundel County Heritage Sites
Maryland Day marks the formal founding of the colony of Maryland, when settlers from England celebrated a
Mass of Thanksgiving on St. Clement’s Island in what is now St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The Maryland
settlement was authorized under a charter granted on June 20, 1632 by Charles I of England to Cecilius
Calvert, 2nd Baron of Baltimore. On March 25th, the English settlers held a day of thanksgiving on the island
for the safe end to their voyage. In 1916, the Maryland General Assembly authorized Maryland Day as a legal
holiday devoted to Maryland history.
For the eighth year in a row, Four Rivers Heritage Area is partnering with regional heritage organizations and
businesses to showcase the area’s historical, cultural and natural heritage. Events and activities will take place
throughout the Maryland Day Celebration weekend of March 20, 21, and 22 for one dollar or less; many of the
activities are FREE!
Participants include:
• Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau: 26 West Street and Information
Booth at Annapolis City Dock
• Annapolis Maritime Museum: 723 Second Street and Creek View Drive, Eastport
• Annapolis Tours by Watermark®
 Anne Arundel Public Water Access Committee with South River Federation: Activities at Loch Haven Drive,
Edgewater
 Asbury Broadneck United Methodist Church: 657 Broadneck Road, Annapolis
• Banneker-Douglass Museum: 84 Franklin Street, Annapolis
 Belvoir, Scott’s Plantation: 1534 Generals Highway, Crownsville
• Captain Avery Museum: 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side
• Charles Carroll House: 107 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis
• Chase-Lloyd House: 22 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis
• Chesapeake Children’s Museum: 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis
• Courthouse Museum in the Anne Arundel County Courthouse: 7 Church Circle, Annapolis
• Deale Area Historical Society at Historic Village Museum, 389 Deale Road, Tracy’s Landing
 Enticement Stables at Obligation Farm: 4024 Solomons Island Road, Harwood
 Franklin United Methodist Church: 5345 Deale-Churchton Road, Churchton
 Galesville Community Center, in partnership with Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Division: 916
West Benning Road, Galesville
• Galesville Heritage Museum: 988 Main Street, Galesville
 Goshen Farm: 1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis
• Hammond-Harwood House: 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
• Historic Annapolis Museum: 99 Main Street, Annapolis
• Historic London Town and Gardens: 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater
• Hogshead: 43 Pinkney Street, Annapolis
 James Brice House: 42 East Street, Annapolis
• Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts: 801 Chase Street, Annapolis
 Maryland State Archives: 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis
• Maryland State House: 100 State Circle, Annapolis
 Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College: Mellon Hall, 60 College Ave, Annapolis
 St. Anne’s Episcopal Church: Church Circle, downtown Annapolis
 St. John’s College: McDowell Hall, 60 College Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
• United States Naval Academy Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center: 52 King George Street, Annapolis
• West Annapolis Heritage Partnership: Activities headquartered at 24 Annapolis Street, Annapolis
 West/Rhode Riverkeeper: Activities at 862 Galesville Rd, Galesville
• William Paca House: 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis
Bring the whole family to Annapolis and Southern Anne Arundel County for three days of fun, interactive and
educational activities that celebrate the best of Maryland’s unique history, natural resources, and culture.
New this year, take part in the #MDSelfie: “Picture Yourself in History Challenge.” Visitors are invited to take a
“selfie” with something special at each participating site – then upload your photos to Twitter, Facebook,
and/or Instagram using the hashtag #MDSelfie, and you’ll be eligible to win a prize!
Comprehensive List of Maryland Day Celebration 2015 Events:
Friday, March 20, 2015
MainStreets Annapolis Partnership, activities at various businesses around downtown Annapolis. Enjoy an early spring
shopping stroll through downtown Annapolis, stopping for a break at the MainStreets Annapolis Partnership Pocket
Park. Begin your Walk Annapolis afternoon with a "Maryland Day Scavenger Hunt for History" and discover the unique
Made in Maryland products sold by many of our local merchants. Then stop in at some historic hostelries, pubs and
cultural sites and support the local business community while you learn more about our unique history and heritage.
The Scavenger Hunt for History begins on Maryland Day weekend, March 20th, and continues each Friday evening until
April 3rd; stores will be open until 8:00 p.m. for your shopping and history-hunting pleasure. Prizes will be awarded. Pick
up your Annapolis Scavenger Hunt map at Annapolis Collections on West Street, Annebeth’s on Maryland Avenue, the
Historic Annapolis Museum Store on Main Street, or the Annapolis and Anne Arundel Convention and Visitors Center on
West Street, or look for stores along Main Street, Maryland Avenue or West Street with a number in their window.
More details can be found at www.mainstreetsannapolis.org. FREE.
AAACCVB Visitors Center, 26 West Street, and City Dock Information Booth, Annapolis. Volunteer Information Specialists
can help you plan activities for your Maryland Day Celebration adventures. Free, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Take a selfie in
front of the Annapolis map!
Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Annapolis. Visitors can join one of our trained docents for a guided
tour of the historic McNasby oyster packing plant. The exhibit features an 850 gallon aquarium filled with Chesapeake
Bay critters as well as a waterman workboat “Miss Lonesome.” The interactive exhibit allows visitors to participate in
activities such as hand tonging from the washboards of our workboat, dressing as a waterman, and culling oysters. Free,
noon to 4:00 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 4800 Atwell Road, Shady Side. Help restore the native Chesapeake Bay oyster population
by constructing concrete reef balls that will serve as habitats for oysters, fish, blue crabs, and other critters. Dress
appropriately – gloves, boots, and warm clothes that can get wet and dirty – as this is an outdoor event. Tour the Oyster
Restoration Center afterwards to learn all that CBF is doing to restore the native oyster population in the Bay. Limited to
25 people. Children and teenagers welcome with adult supervision. Advance registration required to Patrick Beall,
PBeall@cbf.org, or 410-268-8816. Free, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum will be offering
tours for school groups on Friday, March 20th and offering $1.00 tours on Saturday and Sunday. Children will have an
opportunity to take a selfie with an animal! $1.00 per person, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Courthouse Museum, Anne Arundel County Courthouse, 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. Free, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Historic Annapolis Museum & Store, 99 Main Street, Annapolis. Visitors will see and hear the story of resistance to
servitude and slavery in the Chesapeake region. The interactive exhibit takes visitors from the Colonial Period through
the Civil War. Historic Annapolis exhibit guides will lead visitors through hands-on activities and thought- provoking
debates on freedom. Free, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Maryland State Archives, 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis. Take home a snapshot of history! Come visit the Maryland State
Archives to begin your visual journey through Maryland’s past. While you are here, select a prop and pose for a selfie
with a life-sized print from the state’s collection. Then, pick up a few historic images from our photographic collections
to compare with their modern day locations downtown, creating a photo-mashup. Be sure to check out the historic
maps on display to help you on this visual scavenger hunt! Please join us for this opportunity to picture yourself in
history! Free, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Maryland State House, 100 State Circle, Annapolis. George Washington resigned his military commission here! On
December 23, 1783, General George Washington stood before Congress in the Old Senate Chamber to surrender his
command of the Continental Army. Visit the Maryland State House from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a special curator’s tour.
Staff from the Maryland State Archives will explain the importance of Washington’s resignation, which established the
precedent of civilian control of the American military. Washington’s personal copy of his resignation speech, which he
read in the Old Senate Chamber, will be exhibited in the State House rotunda. A photo ID is required to enter the State
House. Occupancy in the rooms is limited, so there may be a brief wait at certain times. Guests are encouraged to take a
self-guided tour of the Maryland State House. Free, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College, 60 College Avenue, Mellon Hall, Annapolis. The Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Gallery,
founded in 1989, is located on the historic St. John’s College campus. The gallery’s current exhibition, “An Ear for Music,
An Eye for Art: Selections from the Ahmet Ertegün Collection,” features paintings collected by a St. John’s alumnus who
founded of one of the major record companies of the 20th century. Come and discover more about this visionary
entrepreneur. The Mitchell Gallery is a nationally accredited museum and offers educational programs for all ages:
lectures, gallery talks, seminar, a Junior Member’s program, and tours for school and other groups. Free, noon to 5:00
p.m.
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Church Circle, downtown Annapolis. Standing prominently in Church Circle, St. Anne’s is a
well-known historic landmark in Annapolis. People have worshipped here since 1692, and the current church structure
dates to 1858. Three signers of the Declaration of Independence; Samuel Chase, William Paca, and Thomas Stone were
churchman here along with the writer of our national anthem, Francis Scott Key. Trained Docents will be on hand for
tours of both the church interior and the churchyard from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each day. Free to the public. ALL ARE
WELCOME!
United States Naval Academy, Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George Street, (inside Gate 1, Randall Street),
Annapolis. Visitor Center Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tour Times: Fri. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ADMISSION: $1.00 when
presenting a printed coupon from the Visitor Center webpage at www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors. Or, show the coupon
on a smart phone (must have coupon to receive special deal). Please ask an information specialist for a free booklet on
John Paul Jones, the Revolutionary War naval hero buried at the Academy. You can see his sarcophagus and exhibits on
his life in the crypt beneath the main Chapel on the guided walking tour. Redeem your tour coupon and your tour tag
will be stamped with an anchor which entitles you to 20% off one item in the Visitor Center Gift Shop.
Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis. Tour of Wiley H. Bates High School and Quilting Story of
New Exhibit. Free, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wimsey Cove Framing & Art, 3141 Solomons Island Road (Rt. 2), Edgewater. Friday from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday
from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and Sunday from noon-4:00 p.m.
Visitors to Wimsey Cove on Maryland Day weekend will be given a free leaflet, A Guide to Historic Maps of the Four
Rivers Heritage Area and be able to peruse and purchase high quality reproductions of the local historic maps.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
SPECIAL MARYLAND DAY FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY, 10:00 a.m. Flag Pole at Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis. Four Rivers
Heritage Area and partners present a spirit-lifting flag raising ceremony! All are welcome, free and open to the public.
Music by the Annapolis Drum and Bugle Corps and flag detail by the award-winning USNA League Cadets of the Training
Ship Mercedes.
Following the Ceremony, join Annapolis Tours by Watermark for “Tricorns and Tennis Shoes!” -- leaving from Susan
Campbell Park, City Dock, Annapolis at 10:30 a.m. (Wear comfy Shoes for this tour; not a race, just a nice pace!) Fresh
air, fun, history and exercise come together for this romp through town! Run through the city to see the homes of each
of our Maryland Signers of the Declaration of Independence, visit colonial era merchant homes and other historic sites
that symbolize Maryland’s Pre-Revolutionary War spirit of creativity, individuality, and respect for order, all of which
were significant in our Constitution once we won our independence. Some of the stops included are: Jonas Green
House, Charles Carroll House, St. Mary’s meditation garden, Waterfront and Kunta Kinte sculpture, Brice House, William
Paca House, Samuel Chase House, St. John’s Campus and the Liberty Tree, State House grounds, Thurgood Marshall
Memorial. FREE, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
AAACCVB Visitors Center, 26 West Street, and City Dock Information Booth, Annapolis. Volunteer Information Specialists
can help you plan activities for your Maryland Day Celebration adventures. Take a selfie in front of the Annapolis map!
Free, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Asbury Broadneck United Methodist Church, 657 Broadneck Road, Annapolis. Discover African-American History and
Heritage at Asbury Broadneck United Methodist Church. Asbury Broadneck is the oldest African-American church
located on the Broadneck Peninsula. Visit the present church site that dates back to 1888, view the church’s 175th
Anniversary Quilt, and tour the historic burial grounds where more than 2,000 people are interred, including the cousin
of Frederick Bailey Douglass. Hear about the plight of Civil War hero Nelson Stevens who also is buried in the cemetery.
The Cemetery Preservation Project Committee will share some of this rich history during its tour. The committee has
compiled a history book that includes the history of the church and those who are interred in the historic burial grounds.
Free, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Directions: Take the US-301 EAST/US-50 EAST towards BAY Bridge. Take the BAY DALE DRIVE exit, exit #28. Continue
on FERGUSON ROAD to the right. Turn Right on BAY DALE DRIVE. Turn Right on BROADNECK ROAD. Continue to end
of BROADNECK ROAD.
Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street, Annapolis. Drop by the Banneker-Douglass Museum for FREE docent led
tours. Explore the museum with experienced guides who will lead you on a tour of African American heritage. Free,
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Belvoir Scott’s Plantation, 1534 Generals Highway, Crownsville. Visitors will be able to get a glimpse into one of Anne
Arundel County’s best kept historic treasures! Belvoir, once owned by Francis Scott Key’s grandparents, is now under the
stewardship of Rockbridge Academy. Enjoy a free walking tour of Belvoir Scott’s Plantation and the historic Manor
House. Learn about the history of the plantation throughout the years. In the event of inclement weather, this event
will be cancelled. Limited to 30 people, advance registration required. To register, please send an e-mail to
abailey@rockbridge.org. Free, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Directions: From Annapolis (Route 50): - Follow West Street / Generals Hwy pass Annapolis Mall toward Crownsville. After two signals, pass Eisenhower Golf Course entrance on the left hand side. - After passing Eisenhower Golf Course,
look for white historic marker near a dirt road, with two mailboxes on the right-hand side of the road. - Turn right
onto dirt road. Historic marker reads: Belvoir (Scott’s Plantation).
Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. The Museum will be hosting eco-Rock Star Greg
Kearns! Greg will be giving a PowerPoint presentation with a Q & A, themed “Greet the Osprey.” Greg is a nationally
renowned wetlands and wildlife expert who will be giving a special talk about Osprey. Get the inside scoop on this
magnificent marine raptor that you see all the time and wish you knew more about. Free, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Charles Carroll House, 107 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. “The Carrolls From Offaly to Maryland: A Photographic
Essay by Denny Lynch.” In this exhibition, photographer Denny Lynch documents the indelible mark the Carrolls left on
lands on both sides of the Atlantic. Many of the photographs are the result of journeys Denny made to Ely O’Carroll
Country. There he captured images of castles, landscapes and historical sites associated with this family. Mr. Lynch will
give a lecture about his experiences and the exhibit on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Carroll House. Come take a
selfie with the Signer! Tours of the house will also be offered. Free, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Chase Lloyd House, 22 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis. The Chase Lloyd House welcomes you to tour its beautiful 18th
century public rooms and 21st century Bay-Wise garden. Listen and waltz to traditional music of the colonial period
offered by the Weems Creek Jammers. The tours and music continue throughout the afternoon from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.,
but for your convenience, please arrive on the hour or half-hour through 4:30 p.m. $1.00 per person, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis.
Join CBF’s Maryland Senior Scientist and staff to learn about the natural history and current state of the Chesapeake
Bay. Learn the forecast for its future and how you can make a difference in the health of this beautiful, fragile waterway.
Tour CBF’s environmentally sustainable headquarters building and find out why it’s one of the world’s most energyefficient buildings. Get a firsthand look at how CBF incorporated natural elements into a fully functional workplace
which has minimal impact on its Bay and creek-front surroundings. You are welcome to walk the grounds and enjoy the
lovely natural scenery on your own after the formal tour. Limited to 50 people, advance registration required: visit
http://www.cbf.org/calendar, look for “MD Day Lecture and Tour” on March 21, 2015, and register online. Please
contact Jennifer Herzog at 443-482-2103 with any questions. Free, 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum will be offering
tours for school groups on Friday, March 20th and offering $1.00 tours on Saturday and Sunday. Children will have an
opportunity to take a selfie with an animal! $1.00 per person, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Goshen Farm, 1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis. Take a family getaway to the Maryland countryside. Good fun for
everyone in the family at Goshen Farm: Listen to music; participate in children’s old-fashioned games and activities;
explore the 22 acres of greenspace, open meadows, and walking trails in the woods. Tour the historic 1783 Goshen Farm
House and marvel at the exposed, 18th century construction. View the ironstone quarry from which stone was used to
build the Farm House’s foundation. Hear about the people who have farmed this land since the 1600’s and the crops
they produced. Wander through the 62-plot community Sharing Garden, talk with the gardeners, peek into the High
Tunnel/Greenhouse and see what’s growing. Free, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Directions: Take US-50 E/US-301 N toward BAY BRIDGE. Take the CAPE ST. CLAIRE RD exit, exit 29B, toward EAST
COLLEGE PKWY. Merge onto MD-179. Stay straight to go onto CAPE ST CLAIRE RD. 1420 CAPE ST CLAIRE RD is on the
left.
Hammond Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis. Family tours focusing on approachable ways to introduce
your children into a museum’s collection. The special Maryland Day tours are fun and interactive, focusing on making
connections between people’s own lives and collections in the museum’s period rooms. After the tour there will be
children’s activities and a dress-up activity in our gardens. Tours at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. both days. Tours limited to
20 people. Pre-registration suggested, please call 410-263-4683×12. $1.00 per person, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Historic Annapolis Museum & Store, 99 Main Street, Annapolis. Visitors will see and hear the story of resistance to
servitude and slavery in the Chesapeake region. The interactive exhibit takes visitors from the Colonial Period through
the Civil War. Historic Annapolis exhibit guides will lead visitors through hands-on activities and thought provoking
debates on freedom. Free, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Historic Annapolis’s Hogshead Living History Center, 43 Pinkney Street, Annapolis. Experience the working class life of
18th century Annapolis. Historic interpreters will relate the labor intensive and difficult lives of the lower class working
men and women of Annapolis during the 18th century. Experience hands-on activities and hear tales of travel to the
western frontier-you might be surprised how close it was! Last entry time into Hogshead will be 3:45 p.m. Free, noon to
4:00 p.m.
Historic Annapolis’s William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis. Visit the 1765 William Paca
House and Gardens to experience what life was like for a wealthy Annapolis family during the years leading up to the
American Revolution. Come meet the men and women who would have lived and worked in the house and gardens.
Hands-on activities will help you decide if you could have lived in the house during the 18th century! $1.00 per person,
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Historic Annapolis’s James Brice House, 42 East Street, Annapolis. Visit the ca. 1767 house built by James Brice, a
lawyer, planter, county officeholder and member of Maryland’s Executive Council for many years and acting Governor in
1792. The impressive five-part Georgian house is an architectural gem. Come learn about how the house was
constructed and the lives of those who lived and worked in the house. Free, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater. Picture yourself in colonial London Town! We’ll
have plenty of photo opportunities as you explore our wooded gardens and immerse yourself in the lives of Maryland
colonists. Try your hand at activities that were essential to daily life 300 years ago and chat about the past with
costumed interpreters. Create your own self portrait, or on Saturday afternoon, stop for a moment to have your portrait
made by silhouette artist Lauren Muney. $1.00 per person, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Maryland State Archives, 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis. Take home a snapshot of history! Come visit the Maryland State
Archives to begin your visual journey through Maryland’s past. While you are here, select a prop and pose for a selfie
with a life-sized print from the state’s collection. Then, pick up a few historic images from our photographic collections
to compare with their modern day locations downtown, creating a photo-mashup. Be sure to check out the historic
maps on display to help you on this visual scavenger hunt! Please join us for this opportunity to picture yourself in
history! Valid Photo ID required by security for entry into the Archives building. Free, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College, 60 College Avenue, Mellon Hall, Annapolis. The Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Gallery,
founded in 1989, is located on the historic St. John’s College campus. The gallery’s current exhibition, “An Ear for Music,
An Eye for Art: Selections from the Ahmet Ertegün Collection,” features paintings collected by a St. John’s alumnus who
founded of one of the major record companies of the 20th century. Come and discover more about this visionary
entrepreneur. The Mitchell Gallery is a nationally accredited museum and offers educational programs for all ages:
lectures, gallery talks, seminar, a Junior Member’s program, and tours for school and other groups. Free, noon to 5:00
p.m.
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Church Circle, downtown Annapolis. Standing prominently in Church Circle, St. Anne’s is a
well-known historic landmark in Annapolis. People have worshipped here since 1692, and the current church structure
dates to 1858. Three signers of the Declaration of Independence; Samuel Chase, William Paca, and Thomas Stone were
churchman here along with the writer of our national anthem, Francis Scott Key. Trained Docents will be on hand for
tours of both the church interior and the churchyard from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each day. Free to the public. ALL ARE
WELCOME!
St. John’s College, 60 College Avenue, Annapolis. We will have the 1742 building McDowell Hall open for touring with
special guest John Christensen, the author of the book: MCDOWELL HALL AT ST JOHN’S COLLEGE. He will lead tours and
answer questions about the history of this central building on the St. John’s Campus, aided by additional guides from the
Friends of St. John’s. The McDowell Hall book will be available for purchase at the special price of $5 and can be
autographed by the author. Refreshments will be served. In addition to capturing your “picture in history” with your
selfie, we will have extension rods available for those who would like a broader view. Free, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval Academy Visitor’s Center, Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George Street, (inside Gate 1, Randall
Street), Annapolis, MD. Visitor Center Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Tour Times: Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ADMISSION:
$1.00 when presenting a printed coupon from the Visitor Center webpage at www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors. Or, show
the coupon on a smart phone. (Must have coupon to receive special deal). On Saturday, the Visitor Center is providing
activities for children: paper captain’s hat-making, linoleum rubbing, knot tying, and tattoo painting along with takehome activities on the kids’ quarterdeck, from noon-3:00 p.m. Redeem your tour coupon and your tour tag will be
stamped with an anchor which entitles you to 20% off one item in the Visitor Center Gift Shop.
West Annapolis Heritage Partnership, 24 Annapolis Street, Annapolis. Don your early Downton Abbey togs and saunter
up Annapolis Street to celebrate the era of 1900 to 1920, when Miss Elizabeth Giddings and Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.
were utilizing natural landscapes to craft the lovely community of Wardour. Discover more about the history of
Annapolis during that era and how you too, can create your own “beautiful neighborhood.”
Special Events at 24 Annapolis Street – Maryland Day Headquarters (J. Melvin Premier Properties).
 11:00 A.M. Explore “Trees: When to Remove & What to Replant,” with Paul G. Foster, Arborist and MD. Licensed
Tree Expert. Sponsored by The Severn River Association. (limited seating – second chance at 3:00 P.M)
 1:30 P.M. Discover Elizabeth Giddings’ world: “Women Shaping Annapolis, 1900 to 1920” talk by Jane
McWillliams, author of Annapolis: City on the Severn. Followed by a Fashion Show sponsored by Retropolitan.
 3:00 P.M. “Trees: When to Remove & What to Replant” (see 11:00 A.M. listing)
Day-Long Activities (10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M): Feel free to wear period attire. Compare your styles with models from
Retropolitan, dressed in classic fashions. Encounter them on the trolley or somewhere along Annapolis Street.
 2 Annapolis Street: Enter the fashion competition: “Incorporating Edwardian Style into 21st Century Dress.” Have
a relaxing cup of tea. (One Petticoat Lane).
 4 Annapolis Street: Enjoy the “Maryland Landscape Painters” Art Exhibit. (West Annapolis Artworks & Fine
Framing)
 4 Annapolis Street: How were fashionable women styling their hair in 1900? Find out at Salon West.
 105B Annapolis Street: Bring your bike to Green Pedals for a free spring tune-up.
 105C Annapolis Street: Ask Master Gardeners your spring planting questions. (Annapolis Kitchen and Bath).
 106 Annapolis Street: Are Tom and Audrey back? Have they started their osprey nest yet? Discover the answer
and more with the Chesapeake Conservancy, and find out how you can be part of restoring our Bay and Rivers.
(Twisted Sisters).
 Kid’s crafts and activities at: 2 Annapolis Street (Art Things); 10 Annapolis St. (Tara’s Gifts).
 112 Annapolis Street: Relax with a nice cup of Smith Island Cake Latte. (Bean Rush Café).
Visit Wimsey Cove Map’s pop-up shop for a wealth of historic maps; immerse yourself in the era, visit the Antique
Shops, and celebrate Annapolis History with the photo collection gracing the walls of Graul’s Market (607 Taylor
Avenue). Here’s to beauty, in all its aspects!
Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis. Tours at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Tour of Wiley H. Bates High School and Quilting Story. 5:00 p.m. Gospel Program. Free to the public.
Wimsey Cove Framing & Art, 3141 Solomons Island Road (Rt. 2), Edgewater. Visitors to Wimsey Cove on Maryland Day
weekend will be given a free leaflet, A Guide to Historic Maps of the Four Rivers Heritage Area and be able to peruse and
purchase high quality reproductions of the local historic maps. Open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
AAACCVB Visitors Center, 26 West Street, Annapolis. Volunteer Information Specialists can help you plan activities for
your Maryland Day Celebration adventures. Free, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Take a selfie in front of the Annapolis map!
Anne Arundel Public Water Access Committee, Loch Haven Drive, Edgewater. Explore South River Farms Park with the
Anne Arundel Public Water Access Committee, Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks and South
River Federation. This rustic county park on the South River has 170 acres of woods and meadow, a 300 yard sandy
beach, two tidal ponds and hiking trails. The park will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday 3/22/15. Walk
through the park on your own or join a guided one hour walk at 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Free, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Directions: Take Route 2 south of Annapolis. Cross the South River. Turn left/east on Central Avenue/ MD 214 and go
1.9 miles. Turn left on Loch Haven Road at the BP gas station. Continue for 1.4 miles as the road turns into Loch Haven
Drive. There is no park sign so keep an eye out on your right for a wide drive with a yellow metal gate set back from
the road. That drive is the entrance to South River Farms Park. If you pass Walnut Drive on your left, you’ve gone 20
feet too far.
Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. The Captain Avery Museum is celebrating
Maryland’s past and present by opening their historic waterman’s home and gallery space to the students and teachers
of Southern High School. Taste dishes prepared from historic Maryland recipes, enjoy music, and explore the historic
home and contemporary gallery. Come see Emergent | an exhibition. Free, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Charles Carroll House, 107 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. “The Carrolls From Offaly to Maryland: A Photographic
Essay by Denny Lynch.” In this exhibition, photographer Denny Lynch documents the indelible mark the Carrolls left on
lands on both sides of the Atlantic. Many of the photographs are the result of journeys Denny made to Ely O’Carroll
Country. There he captured images of castles, landscapes and historical sites associated with this family. Mr. Lynch will
give a lecture about his experiences and the exhibit on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Carroll House. Come take a
selfie with the Signer! Tours of the house will also be offered. Free, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum will be offering
tours for school groups on Friday, March 20th and offering $1.00 tours on Saturday and Sunday. Children will have an
opportunity to take a selfie with an animal! $1.00, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Deale Area Historical Society, Herrington Harbour North Marina, 389 Deale Road (Rt. 256), Tracys Landing. Experience a
day in the early 1900’s. Follow our hard-working villagers as they go about their daily chores. Help churn ice cream or
butter, and enjoy the results. Tong for oysters with our waterman and learn the art of quilting, crocheting or candle
wicking from our housewives. Scholars, take a penmanship class at our one room school, using slates or pen and ink.
Visit an African-American Beneficial Society meetinghouse or a country church. Refreshments sold by the Deale Area
Historic Society. Free, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Enticement Stables at Obligation Farm, 4024 Solomons Island Road, Harwood. Enticement Stables at Obligation Farm
invites YOU to come meet a pony and tour our historical farm. Our farm began as a tobacco farm and has been
converted to a horse farm; come see how the old tobacco barns look now and meet our horses and ponies too. Any
questions please call 410-798-4980. Free, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Franklin United Methodist Church, 5345 Deale- Churchton Rd., Churchton. The church has been serving this AfricanAmerican community since 1865. This year marks the congregation’s 150th anniversary and plans are underway for its
preservation and restoration. Volunteers will share some of this rich history and the surrounding communities, including
photos from the past that reflect the history of Churchton, Shady Side, and beyond. Learn about the history of the
Beneficial Burial Society; view the 100-year-old quilt and other historical artifacts from of this historic church and
cemetery. You may find YOUR ancestor included in one of the exhibits or documents!
Galesville Community Center with the West/Rhode Riverkeeper and Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Division.
Come and EXPERIENCE firsthand the restoration process of a 19thcentury farmhouse; take a walk back in time with an
archaeologist and DISCOVER what artifacts can tell us about the past; visit with former Hot Sox baseball team players
and HEAR a different story about America’s Pastime. Schedule:
11-1pm Hot Sox Field at Wilson Park is OPEN to the public, 862 Galesville Road, Galesville. Wilson Park is a NEW Anne
Arundel County Park that is home to the Wilson House and the Hot Sox Field. Specific activities include:
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Archaeology and History tours of the Wilson House and the neighboring Hot Sox Field
Preservation in Progress: A report on the restoration of the Wilson House
Take a Selfie with an Archaeologist! #MDSelfie
West/Rhode Riverkeeper’s Hot Sox Field Clean-Up! Meet at home plate at historic Hot Sox Field at 11:00 a.m. to
help the West/Rhode Riverkeeper staff clean litter and trash from the woods along the edge of the park. Work
gloves provided, wear appropriate clothing-rubber boots are recommended. The group will follow the new trail
from the field to the Galesville Community Center for the dedication of the trail at 1:30.
1-4pm Galesville Community Center, 916 West Benning Road, Galesville.
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1:30 Opening and dedication of the NEW wayfaring trail. Come, be one of the first to brave the path that connects
Community Center and the SOON TO BE RESTORED Henry Wilson House!
2:00 Hot Sox Quilt unveiling and “Meet and Greet” with former Hot Sox Players
Ongoing Activities: Archaeology Interactive artifact exhibit; Preview of Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape
America – A traveling exhibit coming to the Galesville Community Center in July 2015.
Galesville Heritage Museum, 988 Main Street, Galesville. No boat is more closely associated with sailing on the West
River than the Chesapeake 20, designed by Captain Dick Hartge of Galesville. Visit the Galesville Heritage Museum and
learn about the design, history, and allure of the legendary Chesapeake 20. Original Chesapeake 20’s, as well as their
precursor, Sea Witch, will be on display. Twenty owners will be on hand to discuss the joy of sailing and racing 20’s as
well as to answer your questions. Games and activities for children are planned. Free, 12:30-5:00 p.m.
Hammond Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis. Family tours focusing on approachable ways to introduce
your children into a museum’s collection. The special Maryland Day tours are fun and interactive, focusing on making
connections between people’s own lives and collections in the museum’s period rooms. After the tour there will be
children’s activities and a dress-up activity in our gardens. Tours at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. Tours limited to 20 people.
Pre-registration required, please call 410-263-4683×12. $1.00 per person, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Historic Annapolis Museum & Store, 99 Main Street, Annapolis. Visitors will see and hear the story of resistance to
servitude and slavery in the Chesapeake region. The interactive exhibit takes visitors from the Colonial Period through
the Civil War. Historic Annapolis exhibit guides will lead visitors through hands-on activities and thought provoking
debates on freedom. Free, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Historic Annapolis’s Hogshead Living History Center, 43 Pinkney Street, Annapolis. Experience the working class life of
18th century Annapolis. Historic interpreters will relate the labor intensive and difficult lives of the lower class working
men and women of Annapolis during the 18th century. Experience hands-on activities and hear tales of travel to the
western frontier-you might be surprised how close it was! Last entry time into Hogshead will be 3:45 p.m. Free, noon to
4:00 p.m.
Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater. Picture yourself in colonial London Town! We’ll
have plenty of selfie opportunities as you explore our wooded gardens and immerse yourself in the lives of Maryland
colonists. Try your hand at activities that were essential to daily life 300 years ago and chat about the past with
costumed interpreters. $1.00 per person, noon to 4:30 p.m.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis. “ArtFest”: Explore all that Maryland Hall has to offer at
our annual Open House on Sunday! From performances to art demonstrations, hands-on projects to gallery events, this
FREE event will be an exciting afternoon full of fun and creativity for children and adults. Free, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College, 60 College Avenue, Mellon Hall, Annapolis. The Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Gallery,
founded in 1989, is located on the historic St. John’s College campus. The gallery’s current exhibition, “An Ear for Music,
An Eye for Art: Selections from the Ahmet Ertegün Collection,” features paintings collected by a St. John’s alumnus who
founded of one of the major record companies of the 20th century. Come and discover more about this visionary
entrepreneur. The Mitchell Gallery is a nationally accredited museum and offers educational programs for all ages:
lectures, gallery talks, seminar, a Junior Member’s program, and tours for school and other groups. Free, noon to 5:00
p.m.
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Church Circle, downtown Annapolis. Standing prominently in Church Circle, St. Anne’s is a
well-known historic landmark in Annapolis. People have worshipped here since 1692, and the current church structure
dates to 1858. Three signers of the Declaration of Independence; Samuel Chase, William Paca, and Thomas Stone were
churchman here along with the writer of our national anthem, Francis Scott Key. Trained Docents will be on hand for
tours of both the church interior and the churchyard from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each day. Free to the public. ALL ARE
WELCOME!
U.S. Naval Academy Visitor Center, Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George Street, (inside Gate 1, Randall Street),
Annapolis, MD. Visitor Center Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tour Times: Sunday noon-3:00 p.m. ADMISSION: $1.00 when
presenting a printed coupon from the Visitor Center webpage at www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors. Or, show the coupon
on a smart phone. (Must have coupon to receive special deal). Please ask an information specialist for a free booklet on
John Paul Jones, the Revolutionary War naval hero buried at the Academy. You can see his sarcophagus and exhibits on
his life in the crypt beneath the main Chapel on the guided walking tour. Redeem your tour coupon and your tour tag
will be stamped with an anchor which entitles you to 20% off one item in the Visitor Center Gift Shop.
Wimsey Cove Framing & Art, 3141 Solomon’s Island Road (Rt. 2), Edgewater. Visitors to Wimsey Cove on Maryland Day
weekend will be given a free leaflet, A Guide to Historic Maps of the Four Rivers Heritage Area and be able to peruse and
purchase high quality reproductions of the local historic maps. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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FREE Transportation schedule:
On Saturday March 21, 2015, in downtown Annapolis and West Annapolis, One (1) twenty-three passenger Trolley will
run between the AAACCVB Visitor Center, 26 West Street and J. Melvin Properties in West Annapolis, stopping at seven
participating sites along the way. REVISED SCHEDULE
Trolley Stop
LOCATION
on the hour every hour
CVB Visitor Center
25 Northwest Street
:10
Charles Carroll House
On Duke of Gloucester
:15
Historic Annapolis Museum
Corner of Green and Compromise
:20
USNA Gate 1
Gate 1 Parking Lot
:25
Paca House
Prince George Street and East Street
:26
Chase-Lloyd House
Front Door
:35
St. John’s College
College Avenue at Prince George Street
:40
Maryland State Archives
Front Door
:45
J. Melvin Properties, 24 Annapolis
Street
Front Door
On Sunday March 22, 2015, two (2) twenty-five passenger Mini-Coach Buses will each run a loop from the AAACCVB
Visitor Center, 26 West Street in Downtown Annapolis to South County Sites, on the following schedule:
Coach 1
Coach 1 Return Coach 2
Coach 2 Return
AAACCVB Visitor Center, 26 West Street,
Annapolis
11:30am
3:30 pm
12:30pm
4:45pm
Historic London Town & Gardens, 839
Londontown Road, Edgewater
12:00pm
3:15pm
1:00pm
4:15pm
Galesville Community Center, 916 West
Benning Road, Galesville
12:30pm
2:35pm
1:30pm
3:35pm
Galesville Heritage Museum, 988 Main
Street, Galesville
12:35pm
2:30pm
1:35pm
3:30pm
Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West
Shady Side Road, Shady Side
1:00pm
2:15pm
2:00pm
3:15pm
Franklin United Methodist Church, 5345
Deale- Churchton Rd. , Churchton
1:15pm
2:00pm
2:15pm
3:00pm
Deale Area Historic Society, Historic Village
at Herrington Harbour North Marina, 389
Deale Road, Tracys Landing
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
Four Rivers Heritage Area thanks Ross Cohen of Towne Transport for providing FREE transportation again this year, and
recognizes the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau, Annapolis Green, and the
Maryland Welcome Centers for their partnership and support. Additional Maryland Day Celebration
participating partners include local businesses offering specials during the weekend. For more information,
visit our event website at http://marylandday.org/business-special.
Four Rivers, one of Maryland’s 13 certified state heritage areas, is a
nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the Maryland
Heritage Areas Authority, Anne Arundel County, the City of Annapolis,
the Town of Highland Beach, and heritage-related organizations and
businesses. Its mission is to stimulate preservation and economic
development of the region by supporting and promoting its natural,
historic and cultural resources. For more information about the
Maryland Day Celebration event, please visit the event website,
www.marylandday.org, or call Carol Benson at 410-222-1805 or e-mail
her at Heritage_Area@aacounty.org.