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March 2017
Marietta House Museum and The Prince George's Historical Society Lecture Series. Please join us for our presentation of Baltimore Album Quilts, on Saturday, March 18, at 1pm. We will learn about and discuss the many different styles and designs of the Baltimore Album Quilts, with teacher, lecturer, and researcher, Marylou McDonald. Talk with Ms. McDonald [...]
Find out moreOmar Price presenting on Wednesday March 22 at 7:30 PM at the Baden branch on the topic of Chasing the American Dream: The Formation and Legacy of Freedmen Schools in Prince George’s County Maryland, 1866-1870. See http://ww1.pgcmls.info/website/event/34524 for details. "Omar Shareef Price will be presenting on his dissertation title, ""Chasing the American Dream: The Formation and [...]
Find out moreExhibit open until May 1 from 11 AM - 3 PM, closed Wednesdays. On display will be copies of illustrations from 17th, 18th and 19th century “herbals,” instructional books on identifying and using herbs in medicine and cooking. The colors in these ancient prints are still vibrant, the lines graceful and elegant, and the shading almost [...]
Find out moreTravel through Maryland's history with crafts and activities. Fill up your "passport" and earn a Maryland Junior Historian Certificate. For ages 5-12.
Find out moreArtist Misty Cole debuts her first individual show at College Park Aviation Museum. Enjoy light refreshments and a chance to meet the artist while getting a first look at this new exhibit. Flying Solo reflects a creative exploration of aircraft, offering new perspectives on the details of planes, through the medium of fiber. Cole's work delves into fuselage [...]
Find out moreApril 2017
Exhibit open until May 1 from 11 AM – 3 PM, closed Wednesdays. On display will be copies of illustrations from 17th, 18th and 19th century “herbals,” instructional books on identifying and using herbs in medicine and cooking. The colors in these ancient prints are still vibrant, the lines graceful and elegant, and the shading almost [...]
Find out moreEver wonder what’s behind the doors that say “Staff Only” and “Do Not Enter”? Montpelier staff will give you a behind-the-scenes tour! These areas include cellars, the attic, the walk-in vault, the Summer House and the Carriage House. You’ll learn about the construction of the house and the changes over its 230 year history, including [...]
Find out moreThe United States Entered World War I April 6, 1917. 100 hundred years ago today. 116,000 Americans died during WWI, including seven from the Laurel area. Mark this anniversary with the LHS. Explore the lead-up to war. Why did the U.S. finally enter the War to End Wars 3 years after it began in Europe? [...]
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