Seasonal & Holidays

Christmas Caroling Cruise Coming To Annapolis + Turkey Trot Planned In Lothian

A Christmas caroling cruise will sail around Annapolis, a turkey trot is coming to Lothian and a new museum exhibit opened in Edgewater.

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The National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy suggested taking a caroling cruise on Dec. 15 aboard the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Wilma Lee. The Annapolis harbor is pictured above this summer.
The National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy suggested taking a caroling cruise on Dec. 15 aboard the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Wilma Lee. The Annapolis harbor is pictured above this summer. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

MARYLAND — Anne Arundel County has several holiday events on the horizon. Options include a Christmas caroling cruise in Annapolis, a turkey trot in Lothian and a new museum exhibit in Edgewater. Other Maryland festivities include an old-fashioned apple cider workshop and several holiday hikes.

Patch recently partnered with several local organizations to bring you their latest news. This guest contribution comes from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy. Here's what Jody Hedeman Couser submitted to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay:

"Wilma Lee Caroling Cruise

You’re invited to eat, drink, and be merry aboard the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Wilma Lee, cruising and caroling your way through the holidays. For ages 21+. $75, includes hospitality and an Annapolis Maritime Museum signature boat blanket. Dec.15, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More information and reservations"

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"Jug Bay Post Turkey 5K Trail Run

Still feeling like you need to run off that Thanksgiving dinner? Head over to the Jug Bay River Farm for a 5K fun run along their beautiful, scenic trails. The trail is all off-road with some single track areas. Run times are not recorded. Hot cider and a light snack will be provided after the run. All proceeds will go to the Friends of Jug Bay to fund the purchase of canoes and kayaks for their outdoor education programs. Registration and current health guidelines required. $15 per person; ages 12+. Nov. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, MD. More details and registration"

"New Groundbreaking Piscataway Exhibit

Historic London Town and Gardens, with the invaluable assistance of Mario Harley, is proud to introduce its newest exhibit. From [the] earliest beginnings of the tribe’s presence, settlements were located along the banks of major creeks that provided access to flat land for farming, clay soil for pottery, marshes for edible plants, and forests for nut-bearing trees, building material, firewood and medicines. Historically, that meant the lands on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay from the Patapsco River watershed in the north, to the Potomac River watershed in the south, and extending west along the Potomac River watershed to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Read more about Mario’s knowledge of the history of the Piscataway, including interactions between the Piscataway and Europeans through the Colonial Period."

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"Old-Fashioned Apple Cider Workshop

Fall is apple harvesting season, which means fresh apple cider! Seneca Creek Park staff will use a
traditional hand-cranked apple press to squeeze the juice so you can enjoy a tasty treat on the spot. Bring several of your own apples (the park will have some extras on hand) – just pre-wash your apples and remove any stickers. You may also bring a small container if you would like to take some home with you. Nov. 26, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD. More information"

"Native American Heritage Day Walk

Join the Accokeek Foundation in honoring Native American Heritage Day with a trail tour through the various ecosystems of the Piscataway Indigenous Cultural Landscape. Learn about the basics of tree identification and about the traditional food, medicine, and materials used by Piscataway People throughout the past and present. This program is intended for adults. $10 per person; free for the American Indian community. Nov. 25, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Piscataway Park, Accokeek, MD. More information and registration"

"Post Turkey Hike

Come on a nature hike with a Seneca Creek State Park naturalist to burn off some calories. The plan is to follow the trail as it dips down to Long Draught Branch as it flows from Clopper Lake to the Great Seneca Creek. The hike will be approximately 2 ½ miles round trip, but can be adjusted to suit the group. Nov. 25, 2 p.m.; Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD. More information"

"Fair Hill Turkey Wobble

The Turkey Wobble is a yearly tradition at Fair Hill NRMA to get those steps in after Thanksgiving. The ranger-guided hike is approximately 3 miles over moderate terrain. Nov. 27, 1 p.m.; Fair Hill NRMA, Elkton, MD. More details and registration"

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