3-20-2025 4:05am

DAYTRIPS: A WEEKEND

Maryland Day Weekend March 21-23, 2025

Celebrate Maryland’s Rich History and Heritage over Maryland Day Weekend, March 21-23, 2025. Inviting locals and visitors alike to celebrate all things Maryland with a diverse and engaging array of events across Anne Arundel County. This year’s theme “Unity Through Community,” expresses the wide range of events that will bring people together to experience the rich cultural and historical stories of the area, from its iconic heritage sites to its vibrant community art centers.

The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, the lead organization in planning the weekend’s events, aims to highlight the historical and cultural legacy that has shaped the county and state during Maryland’s birthday celebration weekend. “Each location welcomes visitors to learn about local stories and experiences from diverse communities that were originally connected by railroads and the Chesapeake Bay, yet they all weave together into the fabric that created the communities, county, and state we all call home,” says Erik Evans, Marketing Manager for Maryland Day. “With over 40 events spread across three days, Maryland Day weekend is a perfect opportunity to experience the rich stories of the people, land, and waters of Anne Arundel County.”

A Weekend of Exploration and Discovery
Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy a variety of over 40 activities that bring the region’s history and culture to life. From visits to preserved parks and farms to art exhibits and historic sites with period reenactors, the weekend will allow guests to discover the stories that have shaped these local communities. All events will be family-friendly at no cost or low-cost, with plenty of opportunities to explore Maryland’s natural beauty, historic landmarks, and vibrant cultural scene.

Maryland Day Details and Registration

Over 40 events will take place across Anne Arundel County throughout the three-day weekend. All event details, including locations and times, can be found on the Maryland Day website at www.marylandday.org and the Where in Annapolis App.

Maryland Day featured events include:

Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park – Museum Campus
Friday and Sunday – Free
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
723 Second Street, Annapolis, 21403
https://amaritime.org/
Experience our award-winning, interactive exhibits on the maritime history of Annapolis and the ecology of the Bay. Stop by our touch table to get an up-close look at the wide variety of life that makes the community around the oyster reefs of the Chesapeake Bay.

Annapolis Tours by Watermark
Saturday and Sunday
1:00pm – 2:30pm Free
188 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401
https://watermarkjourney.com/events/maryland-day-events/
Lafayette in Annapolis: Saturday, March 22nd from 1:00pm – 2:30pm, starting at 188 Main Street:
Join your period-attired guide for a special Maryland Day tour featuring the Marquis de Lafayette and his favorite people and places in Annapolis. See his portrait in the State House, the legislation granting him Maryland citizenship, the magnificent “Surrender at Yorktown” painting and key points associated with his 1824-1825 Farewell Tour of the United States. Free, advanced registration recommended.

The Everything Tour: Sunday, March 23rd from 1:00pm – 2:30pm, starting at Market House Park (25 Market Space, Annapolis):
Join Mistress Mary as she leads guests through the Historic District. You’ll get a little history, a splash of scandal, some mysterious ghost stories, and much more on this entertaining sampler of Watermark’s various walking tours. Free, advanced registration recommended. Free

Annapolis Tours by Watermark
Saturday
12am – 4pm Free
188 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401
https://watermarkjourney.com/events/maryland-day-events/
Colonial Open House – Join our colonial tour guides for an interactive experience of learning about life in
the 18th century. Enjoy games, activities, and a take home craft. All ages welcome!

Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab
Saturday, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm Free
839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 (On the grounds of Historic London Town and Gardens)
https://aacounty.org/ArchaeologyLab
Discover local history at the Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab! View a wide variety of artifacts from recent excavations across Anne Arundel County, from 19th-century African-American tenant farms to 13,000-year-old Native American camps. Kids and adults can try their hand at sorting artifacts, discover educational resources about local history, and learn how to get involved in archaeological digs and labwork, right here in Anne Arundel County.

Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks
Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free
Sunrise to Sunset
https://aarecparks.org/MDDay
Explore Anne Arundel County’s Natural and Cultural Heritage Parks and Sites during the Maryland Day Celebration weekend.

Anne Arundel County Farmers Market
Sunday 9 am – 12 pm Free
275 Harry S Truman Parkway
Annapolis MD 21401
www.aacofarmersmarket.com
Celebrating its 44th year, this farmers market has all the local and crafts people that make Annapolis and the surrounding area interesting and fun. Fresh produce and other products along with fresh local cooking demonstartions!

Anne Arundel County Public Library
Crofton Library
Saturday 2 – 3 pm Free
1681 Riedel Rd Crofton, MD 21114
https://www.aacpl.net/event/piscataway-nation-singers-dancers-143191
Celebrate Maryland Day with a favorite state pastime- – Sailing! Design your sailboat to race in the regatta. Enjoy the tasty science behind Baltimore’s famous Lemon Peppermint Stick between races.

Anne Arundel County Public Library
Maryland City at Russett Community Library
Saturday 2 pm – 4 pm Free
3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724
https://www.aacpl.net/event/maryland-day-art-painting-crab-shells-139482
Try your hand at painting with acrylics on crab shells. Some examples will be provided to spur your imagination. All supplies provided. Geared towards adults, but teens are welcome.

Anne Arundel County Public Library
Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
Saturday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Free
1410 West St. Annapolis, MD 21401
https://www.aacpl.net/event/celebrate-our-great-state-143297
Celebrate Maryland Day with fun family crafts and activities highlighting the past and present of our great state!

Annearrundell County Free School Museum
Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm Free
1298 Lavall Drive, Davidsonville, MD 21035
aacps.org/freeschool
The Annearrundell County Free School was established by an act of the Colonial Assembly in 1723. The school is thought to be the oldest one-room schoolhouse in Maryland that is still standing. Docents will highlight a “Colonial Education” as part of the Maryland Day “Unity Through Community” 2025 celebration. A schoolmarm will demonstrate the preparation of johnnycakes and will provide a sampling. Children will make butter. A schoolmaster will demonstrate colonial toys. Children will write on slates. Children will also use a quill pen and write with walnut ink from walnuts on the property. Additional hands-on activities are being planned. Come meet colonial educators and learn what education was like over 300 years ago. Admission and all hands-on activities are free.

Arts Lab of South County
Saturday 10 am -1pm Free
312 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, MD 20779
https://www.artslab-sc.org
Come to Arts Lab and learn about a fun, fast, and exciting clay glaze process called Raku. Our Clay on the Bay program members will demonstrate how to decorate and fire. Our building and gallery will be open for visiting. While you wait for the results to come out of the kiln, you can enjoy the beautiful fields surrounding the lab and explore neighboring historic buildings.

Banneker – Douglass – Tubman Museum
Friday and Saturday 10 am – 4 pm Free
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis MD 21401
https://bdmuseum.maryland.gov/
The museum is dedicated to the history and culture of African Americans, notably Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman. In the main gallery, join BDTM for a dive into the powerful work of artist Jabari Jefferson, who brings Maryland’s Black history to life through transformed discarded materials and digital technology in an exhibit titled ‘Sacred Spaces’.

Benson – Hammond House
Saturday 11 am – 3 pm $1
7101 Aviation Blvd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
https://aachs.org/benson-hammond-house/
“Women in the Needle Arts – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” features sewing and stitching through the ages- quilts, samplers, and cross stitch. Featuring our special guest, NASA Engineer and Physicist Sabrina Thompson, founder of Girl in Space Club, who has created a line of space suits for women, moving us into the future. https://girlinspaceclub.com/

Blacks of the Chesapeake
To Be Announced
https://blacksofthechesapeake.wildapricot.org/

Captain Avery Museum
Sunday – 1pm – 4pm Free Film at 2 pm
1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side MD 20764
https://captainaverymuseum.org
The CAM will host family-friendly activities before showing “The Biggest Little Fish You’ve Never Seen” at 2:00 pm
Chesapeake Legal Alliance’s Executive Director, David Reed, presents the Bill McKeever film “The Biggest Little Fish You’ve Never Seen,” followed by a short presentation that explores how we can address the damage caused by the industrial menhaden fishing industry and what advocates are doing about it now.

Charles Carroll House of Annapolis
Saturday and Sunday 12pm -4 pm Free
107 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
The Charles Carroll House of Annapolis will be open Saturday & Sunday, 12pm – 4pm, for guided and self-guided tours.

Chase Home – Chase-Lloyd House
Friday – TBA
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
22 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401
www.chaselloydhouse.org

Chesapeake Arts Center
Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free.
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
https://www.chesapeakearts.org
CAC features Maryland artists in their galleries as well as crafts and stories for children and families. Two free activities will be offered

Stories & Art in the Galleries: “ABCs of Maryland” An Alphabet Book of Love, family, and Togetherness” with an art project to follow: Crab Suncatcher
Saturday, March 22nd 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Free
Appropriate for children ages 1-6 with an Adult – Registration is required.
Join us for Stories & Art in the Galleries! Celebrate Maryland Day with an age-appropriate art activity while viewing CAC’s latest gallery exhibit. A guided reading of the “ABCs of Maryland” An Alphabet Book of Love, family, and Togetherness” an Alphabet Book of Love, family, and Togetherness. After the story, children will be invited to make Crab Suncatchers. Stories & Art in the Galleries is made possible through the generosity of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County.

Maryland Collage – Saturday, March 22nd 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Free – Registration is required.
All Ages with an Adult.
Our popular Free Family Workshops are back with even more opportunities to get creative as a family! Come celebrate all things Maryland by making a Maryland collage with us!

Chesapeake Children’s Museum
Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm $1
25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis 21403
https://www.theccm.org/
1$ ADMISSION to the Chesapeake Children Museum featuring themed playrooms involving nature, art,
theater, Culture Carriers and our 1918 Room. Explore our 5-acre park with a self-guided tour of Native American plants, a musical playground, and a truck pit.

Special program Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm:
Good Trouble – Join Briayna Cuffie as she introduces stories about Civil Rights history in Annapolis. Hear about the county’s first African American police officer, Reginald Harris, Sr., who was encouraged by school teacher Marita Carroll to join up. There are family names in Annapolis that carry on the work of the brave individuals who took risks to improve opportunities for all. Archival interviews will be played featuring participants from sit-ins at local restaurants. The “Annapolis Five” descendants will share family stories about at an event at the former Terminal Café, now the site of the Graduate Hotel, that sparked changes for the better. Children will be encouraged to create a picket sign to express their views as an example of civil disobedience – an important strategy for making systemic change throughout our country’s history.

Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery (Friends of the Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery) –
Saturday, 11 am and 12 pm, Free
Crownsville and Marbury Roads, Crownsville, MD 21032 (Follow the signs in)
oltannapolis.com
Friends of the Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery will accept visitors to the Cemetery on Maryland Day Weeknd for “Visitation” and a brief “Say My Name” Ceremony.

Deale Area Historical Society – Historic Village
At Herrington Harbor North
Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm Free
389 Deale Road, Tracy’s Landing, MD 2077
www.dahs.us
The Deale Museum and surrounding buildings of the Historic Village will be open with docents to guide you through this quaint historic site.

Galesville Community Center Organization – TBA

Galesville Heritage Society
Sunday 1- 4 pm Free
988 Main Street, Galesville, MD 20765
www.galesvilleheritagesociety.org
Galesville Heritage Society will be opening a new exhibit “Blacksmiths in Galesville.” The new exhibit will be housed in a restored 1930’s garage located in the backyard of the Galesville Heritage Museum.

Hammond-Harwood House
Saturday 11am -3 pm Free
19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401
https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/
Hammond-Harwood House will be offering in-person, free tours of the new introductory gallery. Step into history and learn the stories that shape a community.

Historic Annapolis – William Paca House
Saturday 11 am – 3 pm $1 admission
186 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401
Saturday, March 22nd 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. $1 admission
Start your Maryland Day weekend off with a special 30-minute guided tour of the Willam Paca House. Built in the 1760s, this magnificent home features period furnishings and paintings and reveals the inner workings of an upper-class household including the lives of the enslaved laborers in colonial and revolutionary Annapolis. Enjoy special family-friendly activities and explore the 2-acre garden, a restful oasis in the heart of bustling Annapolis.

Historic Annapolis – Waterfront Warehouse
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm FREE
Waterfront Warehouse – 4 Pinkney Street Annapolis, MD 21401
Visit the Waterfront Warehouse and step inside a rare surviving example of a small Annapolis warehouse from the 18th century. Today, you’ll discover a large-scale model of our city, circa the late 18th century, featuring a birds-eye view of the historic landscape.

Historic Annapolis – Hogshead
Saturday
11 am – 3 pm $1 admssion
Hogshead – 43 Pinkney Street Annapolis, MD 21401
https://www.annapolis.org/contact/hogshead/
Take a short walk down Pinkney Street to Hogshead, where you’ll find colonial tradespeople working hard on their trades. You may find a cobbler, baker, midwife or printer, sharing their skills.

Historic Annapolis – Museum of Historic Annapolis
Saturday, 11 am – 3 pm – $1 Admission
Museum of Historic Annapolis – 99 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 990-4754
https://museum.annapolis.org/
Step into our American Story at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Enjoy an inspiring film and explore three floors of interactive exhibits where you’ll discover diverse stories and amazing objects that represent over 400 years of our shared history!

Historic Baldwin Hall
Sunday 1-3 pm- Free
1358 Millersville Road, Millersville MD 21108
www.baldwinhall.org
The Severn Cross Roads Foundation (SCRF) will celebrate Maryland Day by collecting Maryland Memories from residents to add to its local history collection. Did you learn to sail at Indian Landing? Do you remember the old Millersville Elementary building? Are you an Arundel High alum? Your family story is part of local history. Stop by the Cross Roads Schoolhouse on Sunday, March 23 from 1 to 5 PM to share your stories about growing up in Anne Arundel County and enjoy some exhibits from the Dulaney History Room highlighting local history.

To promote youth participation and encourage interest in local history, SCRF is also offering the AMERICAN HERITAGE Merit Badge on March 23 with the help of Troop 192. The Merit Badge session is open to Scouts in Troops of all ages. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required; please visit troop192maryland.org/maryland-day for more information.

Historic Goshen Farm and Educational Center
Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 5 pm Free
www.goshenfarm.org
The site will be open 9-5 for self-guided tours, and Virtual Farm House and Garden Tours will be offered ONLINE, to be announced

Historic Hancock’s Resolution Farm Park
Sunday, 1 pm – 4 pm Free
2795 Bayside Beach Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
www.historichancocksresolution.org
Come to Opening Day at Hancock’s Resolution and enjoy docent-led tours of one of the first houses built in a new country, the United States of America. Was Private Stephen Hancock inspired to build a new home in the new United States of America after his return from the Battle of Yorktown? Learn what historic events were taking place nearby as Revolutionary War Patriot Stephen Hancock supervised the construction of his small, middling-class farmhouse. Visitor Center open -Docent-led tours of historic buildings – Children’s activities Featuring docent-led house and store tours, this year will focus on the height of the Revolutionary War and former resident Stephen Hancock. There will be Visitor Displays and children’s activities as well.

Historic Linthicum Walks
Saturday
11 am – 2 pm Free
2295 Davidsonville Road. Gambrills
HistoricLinthicumWalks.org
This lovely historic house and garden will feature the Liberty Tree on the property and how the former residents of the house lived during the American Revolution. Experience life in the eighteenth century in rural Maryland as talk of breaking away from England spreads through the countryside. Enjoy guided tours by costumed interpreters.

Historic London Town and Gardens
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10 am – 4 pm Free
839 Londontown Road, Edgewater MD 21037
www.historiclondontown.org/marylandday
Immerse yourself in the past and take in the spring splendor of our gardens this Maryland Day weekend at Historic London Town & Gardens. Join interactive tours to hear stories about the past residents and buildings of the colonial port town and learn about the many varieties of plants that grow in our 10-acre woodland gardens. Meet with living history interpreters dressed in colonial clothing, explore our exhibits full of artifacts, and enjoy the sights, scents, and sounds of London Town.

Homestead Gardens – Green Expo
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm

Kuethe Library Historical & Genealogical Research Center Ann Arrundell County Historical Society
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free
5 Crain Hwy SE, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
www.aachs.org
Join us at the Kuethe Genealogical Research Library for two days of FREE research assistance by our helpful volunteers. There are lots of maps, records, and books to look through. We have multiple computers for online look-ups.

Maryland Avenue and State Circle Merchants Association
Saturday 11 to 5 Free
There’s no better place to celebrate Maryland Day than on Maryland Avenue! Bring your family & friends to stroll our beautiful historic street and enjoy entertainment, historical actors, refreshments in shops, Maryland makers, and more!

Maryland Federation of Art
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (See Special Saturday event below)
11 am – 5 pm Free
18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
mdfedart.com
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: MFA offers 10% off any artwork by a Maryland artist. Come to Circle Gallery to see the current exhibition. For online purchases, please call Circle Gallery at 410-268-4566 and we will process the sale over the phone to give you the discount.

*Special event at MFA Saturday, 10 a.m. Join David Diaz in a quick plein air paint out in front of MFA’s Circle Gallery. Brush up your skills for public painting during Paint Annapolis week (June 2 – 9), or just come paint and have some fun! David will be painting from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., so come around 10 a.m. and join him. Then, line your easels up for display to the public until about 1 p.m., and maybe sell your artwork!

Maryland Hall
Sunday
11 am – 3 pm Free
801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
ArtFest returns!
Join us on Maryland Day Weekend to experience Art Fest 2025! There will be live class demonstrations, free activities in media, visual, performing, and studio arts, and discounted class registrations for all attendees. A free performance will take place in the Main Theatre at 2 p.m.!

Maryland League of Conservation Voters – TBA

Maryland State House
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8:30 am – 5 pm Free
100 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401
msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/html/home.html
Visit the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use. The Maryland State Archives offers many exhibits, memorials, and historic documents related to the Continental Congress and notable Americans.

Odenton Heritage Society
Sunday 1 – 4 pm Free
1367 Odenton Road, Odenton, Maryland
www.odentonheritage.org
Presenting a special display titled, “Women in Wartime: Odenton’s Military and Civilian Heroines,” Cataloging the role of women during wartime, highlighting examples of Odenton residents who contributed in these ways during World War I and World War II. Costumed docents will provide a fun and engaging museum tour experience where visitors can ask questions.

Pride of Baltimore II
To be announced

Rising Sun Inn
Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. $1 admission
1090 Generals Highway, Crownsville, MD 21032
Risingsuninn.org
Step back in time and enjoy a self guided tour of the Rising Sun Inn.

St. John’s College – 3 events Free
60 College Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401

The Mitchell Museum – Nature’s ReadyMades Exhibit
Friday 2:30 – 7:30, Saturday & Sunday 12:30 – 6:30 Free
https://www.sjc.edu/mitchell
Is there art in nature? Nature’s Readymades presents an extraordinary selection of gong shi (scholars’ rocks or viewing stones) drawn from the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in Washington, D.C. Carved by nature and relished by Chinese literati as early as the Tang dynasty (7th c.), these paradoxical objects are worlds in miniature, presenting the vital energy of the universe in a hardened, static form.

A concert with Composer Majel Connery
Francis Scott Key Auditorium – Melon Hall at St. John’s College
Friday 7:30 pm – Free
https://events.sjc.edu/event/majel-connery?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=St.+John%27s+College+%2F+Annapolis+Campus&_ga=2.42518693.1827601114.1737142673-351113796.1734362826
Majel Connery is a composer, vocalist and roving musicologist combining the beauty of Classical music with the power of modern technology. Her voice has been called “superb” by the New York Times, and her compositions “thoroughly Schubertian” by the Wall Street Journal. Connery’s environmental compositions have been performed around the world, including her own recent premiere of Elderflora at Seattle Symphony/Octave 9, and the 2023-24 tour of “The Rivers are our Brothers” by Grammy-winning choir Chanticleer. An educator working at the intersection of arts and scholarship, Connery has created incubator classrooms and productions with artists like Caroline Shaw and Ken Ueno on campuses like Stanford, UC Berkeley, Wellesley, and Princeton. In radio, Connery hosts the NPR/CapRadio podcast A Music of Their Own and Reverberations with New Amsterdam Records. She holds a PhD in musicology from the University of Chicago and an A.B. in music from Princeton.

Poets in the Conversation Room with Timothy Donnelly – Conversation Room (Mellon Hall)
at St. John’s College
Saturday – 2 pm – 4 pm Free
https://www.sjc.edu/news/poets-conversation-room-series-will-bring-renowned-poets-st-johns-college-annapolis-fall
Timothy Donnelly is the author of the poetry collections Twenty-seven Props for a Production of Eine Lebenszeit (2003), The Cloud Corporation (2010), which won the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, and The Problem of the Many (2020). Spencer Bailey, in an article for poetryfoundation.org, called The Cloud Corporation “an eclectic, albeit judicious, mix of sprawling, cinematic subjects and literary traditions—bridging heightened, Victorian diction, say, with the modern tongue.”

Scenic Rivers Land Trust – Bacon Ridge Natural Area
Saturday 10 :30 am – 12:30 pm
Hawkins Road Trailhead, Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Crownsville, MD
www.SRLT.org
Join Scenic Rivers Land Trust staff for a guided history hike of Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville. Learn the history of the land and take in the beauty of your conserved local forest in spring. The hike is approximately 2 miles on hilly, uneven terrain. All ages are welcome. Pets on leashes are permitted.
This event is free, but registration will be required, and space is limited.

Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis
Saturday 11 am – 3 pm Free
301 Chester Avenue, Annapolis MD 21403
https://www.seafarersyc.com
Join the Seafarers Club for an open house and learn about the Sea Scouts, water safety, and more.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center – SERC
Friday, Saturday and Sunday -Free – See hours below for all events
647 Contees Wharf Road Edgewater, MD 21037
https://serc.si.edu/
Come explore the trails at SERC all three days, 8 -4:30. Visit the Woodlawn History Center and exhibit (the oldest building in the Smithsonian’s collection still in the original location) 10-4 on Saturday and 1-4 on Sunday. A guided architecture tour of the house, including the upper floors, will be conducted at 3 pm on Saturday. There will also be an environmental archaeology dig day on campus on Saturday 9:30-3:00.
Registration required for Architectural Tour and Env. Archeology Dig. Reg. links TBA on daily listing.

United States Naval Academy – Visitor Center
Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm Free
52 King George Street, Annapolis MD 21401
https://navalacademytourism.com
Join us at the USNA’s Visitor Center to decorate oyster shells. Visit our Navy exhibits, watch the Call to Serve, and swing into our gift shop. Also, enjoy a discount on walking tours. #GoNavy

Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10 am – 5 pm Free
26 West Street, and Annapolis City Dock
www.visitannpolis.org
Make our Visitors Center on West Street or our Visitor Information Kiosk at City Dock your first stop for everything you need to know about the events happening throughout Annapolis and Anne Arundel County during Maryland Day Weekend. Our trained volunteer information specialists can answer your questions, make recommendations, provide you with Maryland Day literature, and help map out an itinerary perfect for you!

Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center
Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm, Free
1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Come hear the musical stylings of the Dan Meyer Choir as they perform music celebrating life in Maryland. The concert will feature the song “Maryland Free!!!” which was written in 1860 to celebrate emancipation in Maryland.
The concert will be from 2 – 3. We invite you to come a little early and stay a little long to check out the exhibit and learn more about Annapolis hero, Wiley H. Bates, and the school that bore his name.

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