Maryland Day Weekend Will Bring More Than 45 Events To Anne Arundel County

Maryland Day Weekend, taking place from March 21-23, promises an exciting and educational celebration during Maryland’s birthday, with more than 45 events throughout Anne Arundel County. This annual weekend of events offers free or $1 activities that bring communities together to explore the rich history, culture and heritage of the region.

The weekend is packed with family-friendly experiences, perfect for a fun and educational family getaway. As they travel between participating sites, families can also discover farmers’ markets, wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, boutique shops and historical inns.

This year’s theme, “Unity through Community,” reflects the passion of local storytellers that will be bringing people together to showcase the many diverse landscapes and stories that make up their shared past and future.

“After a winter of hibernation, these events create fun opportunities to explore the many communities that make up Anne Arundel County,” said Erik Evans, marketing director for Maryland Day Weekend. “With so many types of events, there is something for everyone to enjoy this spring weekend.”

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Northern Anne Arundel County

• The Chesapeake Arts Center will feature several art exhibits and hands-on craft-making for children.
  
  
• The Benson Hammond House will host NASA engineer and physicist Sabrina Thompson, founder of the Girl in Space Club, who will present a special event about her new line of space suits for women.
  
  
• Hancock’s Resolution Farm is open for tours that include a discussion about former resident Stephen Hancock and the Revolutionary War along with kid-friendly activities.

Western Anne Arundel County

• The Odenton Heritage Society and Linthicum Walks will offer free tours and special exhibits.
  
  
• Historic Baldwin Hall will gather historical stories from locals and host a scouting event.

Annapolis Area

• ArtFest returns to Maryland Hall, offering art exhibits, performances and a free concert.
  
  
• Additional concerts will take place at Wiley Bates Legacy Center and St. John’s College.
  
  
• The Maryland Federation of Art will host an artist demonstration and local artist sale.
  
  
• The Pride of Baltimore II tall ship will be docked at City Dock for tours.
  
  
• Numerous museums and historic sites in Annapolis will host special events highlighting the area’s rich heritage.

Southern Anne Arundel County

• Experience a school from the early 1700s at the Free School in Davidsonville.
  
  
• The Archaeology Lab will be open at Historic London Town with living history interpreters in colonial clothing, showcasing exhibits full of artifacts.
  
  
• The Captain Avery Museum will host family-friendly activities and a reading by author Janie Suss from her book “Oscar and Olive Osprey: A Family Takes Flight” and a showing of the film “The Biggest Little Fish You've Never Seen.”
  
  
• The Historic Village at Herrington Harbour North will offer guided tours.
  
  
• Art Lab of South County will feature special exhibits.

Outdoor Adventures

• Enjoy several walking tours in downtown Annapolis, a guided hike at Bacon Ridge, or an archaeological dig at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
  
  
• Visit the Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery for a “Say My Name” ceremony.

All Maryland Day Weekend event details, including locations and registrations, can be found at www.marylandday.org.