This year the theme of Maryland Day was “Picture Yourself in History“. I visited the Maryland State Archives, the state’s official preservation site, which had some exciting exhibits and activities […]
This weekend Maryland is celebrating Maryland Day 2015. There are many activities throughout the state and what a nice weekend to get out and enjoy and create art around the […]
Friday was American Indian Heritage Day. Historic London Town, in Edgewater Maryland, celebrated the holiday by observing Native American Appreciation Day. Potomac Dancers performed traditional dances and explained Indian heritage […]
A unique exhibit at the McBride Gallery showcases Gary Pendleton‘s new book “100 Plein Air Painters of the Mid-Altantic” and the book’s featured artists paintings. Gary Pendleton is an […]
It wasn’t easy living in the 1800’s. During the Battle of Caulk’s Field Re-enactment crafts people demonstrated how everyday items were made in the 1800’s. Kathy demonstrated caning. Caning is […]
One of the exciting events at the Battle of Caulk’s Field Bicentennial Re-enactment was the unfurling of the recreated 15 Star-Spangled Banner Flag. The 15 Star-Spangled Banner Flag flew over […]
Schools have started through out the Chesapeake Bay area this week. One of the thrills of the new school year is new school supplies. This is the best time of […]
Today, let’s honor a famous Chesapeake Bay artisan, Mary Young Pickersgill. Mary was a widowed seamstress living in Baltimore in the 1800’s. Her specialty was making flags, a craft […]
Happy 4th of July!
