Maryland Day Celebrated With 60+ Events In Anne Arundel County

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Residents will celebrate Maryland Day this Friday. More than 60 events in Anne Arundel County will honor the state's legacy and lifestyle.

Maryland Day marks the anniversary of when European settlers arrived in the state on March 25, 1634. The colonists disembarked their two small ships, the Ark and the Dove, that day on St. Clements Island in modern-day St. Mary's County.

The state first recognized the holiday in 1903. The Four Rivers Heritage Area of Anne Arundel County has commemorated the day for 15 years with free and $1 activities.

This weekend's festivities run from Friday through Sunday, and they have a theme of "Discover New Stories." The happenings include historic tours, kid's activities, special exhibits and storytelling.

"These family-friendly events will explore the diverse stories of our state's history, heritage, and culture," Marketing Director Erik Evans said in a press release.

This year will feature new event sites like:

• The Ann Arrundell County Historical Society
• Hancock's Resolution in Pasadena
• The Kuethe Library in Glen Burnie
• Rising Sun Inn in Crownsville
• The Odenton Heritage Society
• Goshen Farm in Cape St. Claire
• The Parole community near downtown Annapolis

Other popular venues include:

• Anne Arundel County Public Libraries
• The Annearrundell County Free School Museum in Davidsonville
• Anne Arundel County Parks
• The Benson-Hammond House in Linthicum
• The Captain Avery Museum in Shady Side
• The Chase-Lloyd House in Annapolis
• The Chesapeake Children's Museum in Annapolis
• The Galesville Community Center
• The Galesville Heritage Society
• Historic Annapolis
• The Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis
• The Pride of Baltimore II tall ship at Annapolis City Dock
• Watermark Journeys at Annapolis City Dock
• Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater

A full schedule is posted on marylandday.org. Similar celebrations outside Anne Arundel County are listed at visitmaryland.org/list/maryland-day.

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