Pasadena Travels Back In Time At Historic Hancock's Resolution

By Hayley Gable

With spring in full bloom, the beloved activities at Historic Hancock’s Resolution have arrived at last. Through the farm’s rich combination of history, tradition, education and entertainment, the 2011 calendar of events offers an array of unique opportunities to experience a day-in-the-life of what Pasadena was like nearly 200 years ago. All events begin at 1:00pm, unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, June 19: 403 years ago, in June, 1608, Captain John Smith mapped Bodkin Creek along his travel route. As history states, the rule was that if he mapped some places along his three voyages of discovery through 1607-08, he was there. During this educational presentation, Captain John Smith and his historic National Trail will be honored.

Sunday, July 3: Celebrate 4th Of July weekend with Hancock Resolution’s Patriotic Program, an all-ages event that will feature a Historic U.S. and Maryland Flag presentation, interactive exploration of our National symbols, monuments and etiquette. Live patriotic music will also be presented.

July 30 and July 31: Hancock’s Resolution will hire an unusual tactic to remove overgrowth and invasive species from the property by bringing in 40 goats to do what comes naturally to them – eat!

During this particular weekend, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm., visitors can observe the herd of goats grazing.

Sunday, August 21: For all battle reenactment enthusiasts, the Ninth Annual Hancock’s Resolution War of 1812 Reenactment will be held from 10:00am until 4:00pm. To commemorate the War of

1812 and the burning of the American schooner in Bodkin Creek, demonstrations of Naval Artillery and Infantry will be featured.

Sunday, September 4: Extended Family Day, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Sunday, September 11: Remembering the Battle of Baltimore 1814, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Hancock’s Resolution is located at 2795 Bayside Beach Road in Pasadena. For more information about the historic property and events, visit www.historichancocksresolution.org, or call 410-255-4048.