On Sunday, September 4, the Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate the placing of the 1912 Old Masonic Hall on the list of the National Register of Historic Places. The Society is also proud to celebrate 20 years in its restored headquarters and Historical Center. Reflecting the building’s current education mission and its significance as a centerpiece of the Odenton Historic District, the Society will give tours of the building and offer the first five visitors a CD copy of the 2016 book Odenton Historic District: Architectural Survey and Evaluation, which includes color photographs and descriptions of every building in the district. Also, the Society will open a new museum display with never-before-seen artifacts from the Murray cannery, once the town’s largest local employer.

Hours on September 4th are from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Center is located at 1367 Odenton Road, one block west of Piney Orchard Parkway. Admission is free.

Tuesday, August 23

7:30 pm

Organization:Historic Annapolis

Benedict Arnold is the most famous turncoat in American history. He was a skilled officer in George Washington’s Continental Army who began secretly communicating with British intelligence agents, giving them insider information, and dramatically defecting to their side in return for a mountain of cash. Historian Richard Bell reconstructs the life and times of Benedict Arnold, the reasons for this treason, and the larger problems of betrayal and desertion that dogged the Continental Army throughout the war.

Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members & Volunteers. Register for The Dark Treason of Benedict Arnold.

Wednesday, August 24

2:00-3:00 pm

Hammond-Harwood House

19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.

Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond- Harwood House is proud to partner with Reynold’s Tavern of Annapolis. Reynold’s Taverns offers an extensive afternoon tea menu – a perfect pairing to enjoy before or after the Jane Austen Tour. Tours and tea are booked separately.

Price: $12 | Members: Free. Register for the Jane Austen Tour.

Wednesday, August 24

5:30-7:30 pm

The Choptank - Annapolis

110 Compromise St, Annapolis

Bring one new friend, meet one new person, and learn one new thing! That is the mantra for Green Drinks. Engage with the people and organizations that make Greater Annapolis and Anne Arundel County vibrant and sustainable. Celebrate with old and new friends and learn how you can do your part for our environment. 

As always, this event is an excellent event for a date, friend, co-worker, or family member. Join us for an informative evening with delicious drinks and eats from The Choptank. It's going to be a lovely evening on Ego Alley. $10 suggested donation at Annapolis Green's welcome table.

Thursday, August 25

6:30-8:00 pm

Chesapeake Arts Center

194 Hammonds Ln, Brooklyn Park

Bring your family, blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic dinner or just a dessert, and join the Chesapeake Arts Center for the Sounds of Summer on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:00pm with Guava Jelly.

FREE admission for the concerts.

Thursday, August 25

7:00-9:00 pm

Annapolis Maritime Museum

723 Second Street, Annapolis

August 25- Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior

The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket.



Concerts will start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).

Friday, August 26

7:00-9:00 pm

Captain Avery Museum

1418 E. West Shady Side Road

Each Friday 7-9 pm in June, July, and August – the Captain Avery Museum will have a different presenter from 7-9 pm. These people will play music, make art, and talk about local history. Refreshments will be available. Get together with old and new friends for a night out!

August 26 - Fair Dinkum Blues

Fair Dinkum was formed in early 2020 to perform at an event with a tiny stage. It was a great gig....and then the pandemic hit. Undeterred, they began rehearsing weekly (remotely) eventually developing a big ol' setlist, including lots of originals.

Friday, August 26

6:30-8:30 pm

Historic Goshen Farm and Educational Center

1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis

August 26 - Diane Kinsley & Julie Kurzava & 21012 Band

Join Historic Goshen Farm and Education Center for their Free Friday Night Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm! End your week on a high note and rock in the weekend with a new 2022 line-up. It’s a family-friendly setting right here in Cape St. Claire on the Broadneck Penisula. You can walk, bike, or drive over to hear great tunes, enjoy friends, and relax. So pack up the blankets, grab some snacks, and head over.

Each event features local artists. Two groups/bands perform each night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The first band starts at 6:30, second band starts at 7:40. Again, it’s a FREE concert. There is limited seating available, so make sure to bring chairs and blankets. Bring your own food and drinks too!

Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion and the Diversity Council for a Lunch and Learn event commemorating Women’s Equality Day. During this event, three dynamic speakers will discuss the history of the Women’s Suffrage Movement and why it is still relevant today.

Please mark your calendars for Friday, August 26, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. The speakers for the program are:

• Professor Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Professor of Communication, African and African American Studies at Loyola University and the radio host of Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA 88.9 FM
• Nikki Tyree, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Maryland
• Christine Valeriann, Maryland Women’s Heritage Center

This event is designed to bring awareness to the history of Women’s Equality Day, with a focus on the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Attendees will learn more about the observance of Women’s Equality Day, the history and importance of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, and what it means for women today.

Registration is required. Register for Women's Equality Day - Lunch & Learn Event.

Join the Arundel Rivers Federation, a dynamic team that is passionate about working to restore the South, West and Rhode Rivers. Arundel Rivers is a leading local watershed organization with a powerful clean water vision.

Open Positions:

1. Field Technician

Arundel Rivers Federation seeks a full-time Field Technician to provide on-the-ground and on-the-water support for our Restoration Team and Monitoring Team throughout the field season, and assist all staff with communications, outreach, and other mission-critical tasks throughout the year.

2. South & West/Rhode RIVERKEEPER

Arundel Rivers Federation seeks a full-time South & West/Rhode RIVERKEEPER® to serve as the eyes, ears, and voice for the South, West, and Rhode Rivers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

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