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For those interested in the articles (the story of Joseph Lopez):
Anne Arundel County History Notes Vol. XL. No. 4 Summer 2009
Capture, Escape and RecaptureAnne Arundel County History Notes Vol. XLI. No. 1 Fall 2009
Conclusion Capture, Escape and RecapturePlease contact:
Kuethe Library
5 Crain Highway SE
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-760-9679
Pamphlet War of 1812 Historic Sites in Anne Arundel County
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Please contact: Kitchen, Lower and Door Step Gardens Hops Iris Lilacs The Lavender field The Chickasaw Plums Green Chickasaw Plums starting to turn red. Chickasaw plum grows 12 to 20 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide in an irregular shape. It is "twiggy" in nature, and has a scaly, almost black bark. Its branches are reddish with a thorn-like, small side branches. In February, March, April and May, small white flowers blossom, 8–9 mm wide, along with red plums, up to 25 mm long. The flowers have five white petals with reddish or orange anthers. The plums are cherry-like and tend to be quite tart until they fully ripen. They ripen in late summer. It requires low to medium amounts of water to grow, and dry, sandy or loose soil. It grows best in areas with regular sunlight or areas of partial shade. It was originally cultivated by Native Americans before the arrival of European Opening Day First Early Spring chance to admire what is blooming on April 7, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm Free Early Spring Second Early Spring chance to admire what is blooming on the Farm April 14, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm Free This info was posted on Facebook. The Beekeeping demonstrations are put on by the Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners. Pictures of Bee Demonstrations 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Farm Animals Typical of a Working Farm; Folk Music; Crafts; - Honeybees—Up Close 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Light lunch available. Spring Farm Festival ($) Farm Animals Typical of a Working Farm; Folk Music; crafts. April 28, 2019 Folk Music and Crafts 10 am to 4 pm $5 per person - $10 per family - FOHR Members FREE $ Light lunch available. Spring Plowing and Harrowing with Horse and Mule Teams. Spring Herb Sale. Try your hand at plowing (size and age limit) May 5, 2019 Watch as the horses and mules are worked to plow the ground 1 pm to 4 pm Spring Herb Sale FREE “Mother’s Day Tea and Gingerbread” outdoors (weather permitting): Spring scents in the country air, at Historic Hancock’s Resolution, 2795 Bayside Beach Road, Pasadena, MD. The setting is beautiful near the heirloom gardens and farmhouse; From 1:00 – 4:00 or until the Tea and Gingerbread are gone. Also Interpreting Historic Womens' Clothing with Dawn Schneider. Mother’s Day Tea and Gingerbread Sit and enjoy tea, gingerbread, and lavender cookies by the garden Lavender Cookie Recipe May 12, 2019 Listen to music played on an harmonium Park opens at 1 pm - tea and gingerbread will be available until 4 pm or when it is gone For hundreds of years, over 80% of the American population lived in semi-isolation on small family farms scattered throughout the countryside. Award-winning Hancock’s Resolution is one of the very few of those farms still remaining. Due to its authenticity and simplicity it is considered a “National Treasure”. It is a small house with a huge story to tell because of its five historic themes. This is the place you want to visit. FREE Check out the current projects at the Farm Come join us for a fun day of children's activities that they did on the farm back then. Children’s Programs May 19, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Grave Yard Remembrances; Musket Firing Demonstrations Memorial Day - Musket Firing Demonstrations; Memories from the family Grave Yard by Joyce Martinek May 26, 2019 Learn about the family exploring the graveyard 1 pm to 4 pm Musket Firing Demonstrations FREE Check out what is flowering now Check out the current projects at the Farm Surveying Then and Now Speaker: Bill Bower, Chairman, Chesapeake Chapter, MD Society of Surveyors June 2, 2019 September 22, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Flag Day - Historic Maryland and U.S. Flags Displayed. Learn about historic flags of the US and Maryland June 9, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Remembering Captain John Smith visiting the Magothy River, Bodkin Creek and the Patapsco River in 1608 Learn all about Capt. John Smith’s two perilous voyages up to the head of the Bay from Jamestown to try to find the fabled “Northwest Passage”. June 16, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Check out the Captain John Smith Trail Come sample lavender flavored tea and cookies. Test your knowledge of lavender with a trivia challenge. Come make and take a lavender sachet, photograph the lavender field, walk through the kitchen gardens, view historic market receipts, and tour the 1785 Farmhouse. Lavender Appreciation Day Come sample lavender flavored tea and cookies. Test your knowledge of lavender with a trivia challenge. June 23, 2019 Come make and take a lavender sachet. 1 - 4 pm FREE Come photograph the lavender field, walk through the kitchen gardens, view historic market receipts, and tour the 1785 Farmhouse. Friday ($)FOHR Annual Meeting To be held at Kurtz’s Beach on the Evening of Friday June 28, 2019 Rain or Shine Friday June 28, 2019 TBA Speaker: Historian, Author-Lecturer Scott Sheads, Ret2016 after 40 TBA 22nd Anniversary Annual Meeting and Celebration Patriotic Program for all ages; Musket firing; historic flags; music; Interactive program exploring our National Symbols; American Pride - Patriotic Program for all ages Learn how to carry and fold the US flag June 30, 2019 Musket firing 1 pm to 4 pm historic flags; music; Interactive program exploring our National Symbols FREE Photo opportunities Come to the Farm often this season and watch our new Visitors Center / Barn being built. The VisitorsCenter / Barn Site is behind the Store and Corn House. Not far from the parking lot. One of the important things to remember about a farm is that there is always something to repair. This year as we reopen you may notice the new driveway. The roof has been repaired. There is a reforestation area started. The lavender that survived has been replanted and new plants have been added. July 7; July 14; July 28; August 4; August 11; August 25; September 1: Park open for touring - no special program. War of 1812 Remembrance Since all activities take place out-of-doors, the event will be cancelled in case of a heavy rain. Call 410-255-4048 for the latest information. The following activities are being led by The Ship's Company (www.shipscompany.org). August 18, 2019 (Note: The above timing is approximate.) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Lessons using Drop Spindles to produce thread and yarn for clothes, historic sails and uniforms. $10 per family - $5 per person - FOHR members FREE *No lunch will be available at Hancocks. N.B. - Visitors are advised to wear sturdy shoes and long pants as the action takes place in old farm fields. For those needing to sit, bringing a folding chair or blanket is desirable also. Labor Day September 1, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm Free Forgotten Farm tasks – Fence mending; crosscut sawing; spinning; basket making; musket firing; Forgotten Farm tasks Crosscut sawing September 8, 2019 Harvesting sorghum 1 pm to 4 pm Musket firing FREE Bring your favorite lawn chair and join in the fun. Light picnic fair will be provided. If you have any questions or would like to contribute food, contact Betty Ann Blanchard Home: 410-544-1475 BABMarty@aol.com This picture is of a concession stand at Fair View Amusement Park in 1908. Hancock Extended Family and Friends Day Displays of family artifacts by the Hancock Cook Calvert Trust Check out the Hancock Cook Calvert Trust Website Edwin Calvert will be available to autograph copies of the book between 2 pm and 3 pm September 15, 2019 Displays include Preserving Hancock’s Resolution – starting 50 plus years ago. 1 pm to 4 pm Items discovered in the Hancock House in the 1960s. FREE Light lunch Introducing the Trees in the Forest “Introducing the Trees in the Forest”, a walkabout with Park Rangers Chris Winton and Matt Grey September 29, 2019 Walkabout starts at about 2 pm Park open 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Tom Sawyer Day White washing the frame buildings - dry weather required October 6, 2019 Whitewash washes off with soap and water 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Whitewashing is a great way to get a good workout FREE Check out current projects at the farm Fall Harvest Festival & Craft Day $ Farm dinner based on historic receipts - served between 11:30 am to 2:00 pm $12 per adult - children 10 and under $5 PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHECK ONLY October 13, 2019 Make a scarecrow - Bob for apples 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Learn about Crafts $10 per family - OTHERWISE $5 per person FOHR members FREE Check out the current projects at the Farm Check the shingle roofs for loose or missing / broken shingles Replace broken fence post and fence boards. Prep the Farm for Winter Beginning to prepare the Farm for Winter. October 20, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm Free Animal Appreciation Day & Pet Parade Register your costumed pet in the parade October 27, 2019 Show your pet in the parade to the judges 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm We have prizes for the judging and door prizes FREE Take your pet for a long walk in the park
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For those interested in the articles (the story of Joseph Lopez):
Anne Arundel County History Notes Vol. XL. No. 4 Summer 2009
Capture, Escape and RecaptureAnne Arundel County History Notes Vol. XLI. No. 1 Fall 2009
Conclusion Capture, Escape and RecaptureKuethe Library
5 Crain Highway SE
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-760-9679
Pamphlet War of 1812 Historic Sites in Anne Arundel County
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04/28/2019 Info about Master Gardeners Beekeeping Program
Beekeeping discussions and demos
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11:30 am to 2:00 pm
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05/12/2019 The Mother's Day tea is cancelled due to the weather forecast of 56 degrees F, 90% chance of rain, and winds 10 to 20 mph.
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September 15, 2019 ***1 – 4 pm at Hancock’s Resolution
Displays include Preserving Hancock’s Resolution – starting 50 plus years ago.
Items discovered in the Hancock House in the 1960s.
The Hancock Calvert Cook Trust will display artifacts and provide information about family and friends.
The Calverts of Anne Arundel County by Edwin Calvert will be for sale.
Edwin Calvert will be available to sign his book between 2 pm and 3 pm
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