Hammond-Harwood House

In 1811, Frances Loockerman moved into the Hammond-Harwood House with her husband and three children. Over the next 46 years, she witnessed the transformation of her neighborhood and the city of Annapolis. This walking tour with Hammond-Harwood House Curator, Lucinda Dukes Edinberg, will focus on the businesses, and the history of homes and their owners on Maryland Avenue between the late 18th century and mid-19th century.
Tour begins in front of the Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue.

Local Event: Mansions and Merchants Tour

Anne Arundel County

Annapolis

Maryland

Mansions and Merchants Tour

In 1811, Frances Loockerman moved into the Hammond-Harwood House with her husband and three children. Over the next 46 years,...

Jean Brinton Jaecks will inspire students to paint the spring garden at the beautiful Hammond Harwood House. The garden surrounds the famous home, with large boxwoods from the early 18 century, urns filled with an abundance of flowers, a dogwood tree and the enclosed brick wall with stunning views of the Naval Academy Chapel. Jean will give a Plein air watercolor demonstration and guidance throughout the afternoon in expressing light and atmosphere in watercolor. A critique will complete the day.
Jean Brinton Jaecks is a visual artist working in watercolor, oil, and egg tempera on vellum with gold and silver leaf. After Jean’s BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art, she was honored with MICA’s Alfred and Trafford Klots International Artist Residency in Brittany. Her MFA thesis at George Washington University, “A Garden Near and Far,” celebrated her garden. Jean taught twenty years at the U.S. Botanic Garden in partnership with the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C.; at St. John’s College in Annapolis; at the National Arboretum and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Please bring your own painting materials to the event.

Local Event: Painting the Hammond Harwood House Spring Garden in Watercolor

Painting the Hammond Harwood House Spring...

Jean Brinton Jaecks will inspire students to paint the spring garden at the beautiful Hammond Harwood House. The garden...

Painting the Hammond Harwood House Spring Garden in Watercolor

Well before America declared its independence in 1776, a building boom across the colonies meant that architects, carpenters, and artisans needed expertise, materials, and tools. Tools were specific to the role of carpenter, joiner, master, journeyman, apprentice, and the unskilled labor force, which would have included slave labor.
This exhibition represents more than 50 user-made and commercially produced house building tools utilized by 18th century woodworkers. Tools for framing a house, along with those for finishing the interior–floors, doors, cornices, windows, shutters, and chair rails-are represented. British and American wood planes, measuring devices, knives and saws, braces, and other implements are each a piece of art, each used for a specific purpose. We acknowledge the skill and resourcefulness of these craftsmen and their part in building a new nation.

Local Event: Framing and Finishing: Woodworking in the Colonial Age

Framing and Finishing: Woodworking in the...

Well before America declared its independence in 1776, a building boom across the colonies meant that architects, carpenters,...

Framing and Finishing: Woodworking in the Colonial Age

Saturday, June 6 from 12 to 5 pm
Sunday, June 7 from 12 to 5 pm&nbsp; –&nbsp;Tickets valid for both days&nbsp;
This year’s tour showcases the secret gardens in the residential area on Spa Creek, just south of Annapolis City docks. This area of Annapolis is rich with history, varied architecture, and beautiful spring gardens.
Bring a friend or two for this self-guided tour and enjoy a day in Annapolis.
Early Bird Tickets Now Available!

Local Event: Secret Garden Tour 2026

Secret Garden Tour 2026

Saturday, June 6 from 12 to 5 pm
Sunday, June 7 from 12 to 5 pm  – Tickets valid for both days 
This year’s tour showcases the...

Gaby Arancibia

Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Edgewater-Davidsonville

Broadneck

Severna Park

Crofton

Anne Arundel

Prince George's County

Kristin Danley-Greiner

Washington Metropolitan Area

Bowie

Odenton-Severn

Glen Burnie

Upper Marlboro

Greenbelt

Live Arts Maryland Studio

Get ready for a genre-hopping night of unforgettable music at Live Arts Studio.
A Musical Melting Pot brings Broadway stars Raissa Katona Bennett (Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Parade) and Arbender Robinson (Les Miserables, Book of Mormon, Little Mermaid) together for a dynamic, feel-good performance that spans generations of song.
From timeless standards to pop favorites and classic to contemporary Broadway hits, this eclectic evening celebrates the evolution of the Great American Songbook, from its earliest roots to today’s biggest stages.
Featuring Musical Director Mark Janas, this is a one-of-a-kind night of powerhouse vocals, storytelling, and pure musical magic you won’t want to miss.Tickets Here: <a href="https://app.arts-people.com/?show=327432" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">app.arts-people.com/?show=327432</a>

Local Event: Live Arts Maryland Presents A Musical Melting Pot

Live Arts Maryland Presents A Musical Melting Pot

Get ready for a genre-hopping night of unforgettable music at Live Arts Studio.
A Musical Melting Pot brings Broadway stars...

Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi

Martial Unity Special Training (M.U.S.T) Saturday, May 17 (9:30am-5:30pm) Registration:&nbsp;<a href="https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=JingYing/3031/812246//1778559150" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=JingYing/3031/812246//1778559150</a><a href="https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=JingYing/3031/812246//1778559150" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a> Optional Lunch Order (deadline Fri 5/15, noon): <a href="https://cp.mystudio.io/r/?=JingYing/3031/360932//1776051899" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://cp.mystudio.io/r/?=JingYing/3031/360932//1776051899 </a>-------------------------------- Join us for a full‑day workshop featuring three hands‑on training sessions designed for both beginners and experienced martial artists. Each module focuses on clear mechanics, practical application, and step‑by‑step instruction so everyone can train at their own pace.

Training Sessions Include: 
• Wing Chun Combat Applications – efficient close‑range techniques and real‑time responses
 • Upright Grappling (Chinese Wrestling) – balance, control, and takedown mechanics that build from simple to advanced
 • Chinese Sword Applications – movement, timing, and strategy using traditional methods
You’ll learn from three highly respected instructors—Shifu Billy Greer, Sifu Paul Ramos, and Sigung Norman Smith—each bringing decades of experience across multiple martial arts systems.
Location: Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu &amp; Tai Chi (near Annapolis, MD)
Cost: $160 for all three workshops
Schedule – Saturday, May 17 
9:30 am – Check‑in
 10:00 am–12:00 pm – Seminar 1
 12:00–1:00 pm – Lunch
 1:00–3:00 pm – Seminar 2
 3:30–5:30 pm – Seminar 3 Location: Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu &amp;&nbsp;Tai Chi 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, #6 Arnold MD 21012 www.JingYing.org

Local Event: Martial Unity Special Training (M.U.S.T.): A Full Day of Skill‑Building 

Martial Unity Special Training (M.U.S.T.): A...

Martial Unity Special Training (M.U.S.T) Saturday, May 17 (9:30am-5:30pm)  Registration: ...

Martial Unity Special Training (M.U.S.T.): A Full Day of Skill‑Building 

Cypress Restaurant

Paint to the Rescue (formerly Whoof on the Wharf) is coming to Cypress Restaurant in Severna Park! This time we are partnering with Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland (BRSM), and 50% of the proceeds from the paint night will go to helping rescue pups in need! BRSM was founded in 2001 and is dedicated to saving beagles and placing them in loving homes. So far, they’ve rescued more than 2,500 dogs! And we love this new location - Cypress Restaurant in Severna Park. From fresh seafood to hearty classics, there’s something for everyone! As always, you send us a pic of your pet in advance, and we prep the canvases and bring all the paints. Paint any type of animal you wish, in any colors you want!

Local Event: Paint for Paws with Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland

Paint for Paws with Beagle Rescue of Southern...

Paint to the Rescue (formerly Whoof on the Wharf) is coming to Cypress Restaurant in Severna Park! This time we are partnering...

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