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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: Flag Day - Historic Maryland and U.S. Flags Displayed. Learn about historic flags of the US and Maryland June 10, 2018 1 pm to 4 pm See what the gardens have to offer FREE Interpreting Historic Women's Clothing with Dawn Schneider Interpreting Historic Women's Clothing Speak with Dawn Schneider about women's clothing that was worn in the 1700s and 1800s April 8, 2018 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Kitchen Garden Hops and the new support for the hops Chestnut tree Old Fashion Roses Butterfly Weed Chickaswa Plums Lavender Field Magnolia Tree 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 . Mullin. . Old Fashion Rose. Spring Farm Festival DESCRIPTION: Dun-Pikin Farm will be bringing some farm critters to visit the Hancock’s Resolution Spring Farm Festival. The Dun-Pikin Critters are some of the friendliest and most curious critters you will ever meet. Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the likes of such farm critters as pig, goat, rabbit, chicken and perhaps some others depending on what is roaming around the farmyard at the time. If nature cooperates we hope to have some baby critters in the menagerie. Be a farm kid for the day! Join the fun! April 22, 2018 Folk Music and Crafts 10 am to 4 pm $5 per person - $10 per family - FOHR Members FREE $ Light lunch available. Sowing Heirloom vegetables on the Farm Learn reasons to grow heirloom varieties from Lisa Winters in an informal show and tell with hands on activities. April 29, 2018 1 pm to 4 pm 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. The Joyce Martinek HERB SALE has also been rescheduled for this date. Mother’s Day Tea and Gingerbread Sit and enjoy tea, gingerbread, and lavender cookies by the garden May 13, 2018 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 Tours of the gardens 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 20, 2018 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Grave Yard Remembrances; Musket Firing Demonstrations Memorial Day - Musket Firing Demonstrations; Memories from the family Grave Yard Musket Firing Demonstrations May 27, 2018 Learn about the family exploring the graveyard 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Check out what is flowering now Spring Plowing and Harrowing with Horse and Mule Teams. Spring Herb Sale. CANCELED Try your hand at plowing (size and age limit) June 3, 2018 Watch as the horses and mules are worked to plow the ground 1 pm to 4 pm CANCELED Spring Herb Sale FREE Naval Historian Kim Nielsen will be at Hancock’s Resolution to explain all about Capt. Smith’s two perilous voyages up to the head of the Bay from Jamestown to try to find the fabled “Northwest Passage”. . Remembering Captain John Smith visiting the Magothy River, Bodkin Creek and the Patapsco River in 1608 Naval Historian Kim Nielsen will be at Hancock’s Resolution to explain 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 17, 2018 Check out the gardens to see what they have to offer 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 24, 2018 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 29, 2018 Rain or Shine Friday June 29, 2018 5:30 pm Meet and Greet Speaker: Ms. Darian Beverungen, Anne Arundel County’s “Historic Preservation Planner” talking about “Vernacular Architecture in Anne Arundel County” with reference to the Hancock’s Resolution farmhouse built in 1785. $ 40.00 per person by mail in 21st 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 July 1, 2018 Musket firing 1 pm to 4 pm historic flags; music; Interactive program exploring our National Symbols FREE Photo opportunities Ask-a-Master Gardener Clinic with Alissa Ellison Bring weeds and plants in a Ziploc bag for identification or just come to find out more about the Master Gardener program. July 8, 2018 1 pm to 4 pm FREE 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. June 3; July 15; July 22; July 29; August 5; August 12; August 26; September 2: 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 19, 2018 (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. TODAY’S RAIN IS PROJECTED TO BE WORSE TOMORROW WITH HIGHER WINDS. SORRY TO DO THIS. SEE LITTLE ALTERNATIVE. The Forgotten Tasks Program for Sept. 9 is cancelled. JIM MORRISON Forgotten Farm tasks – Fence mending; crosscut sawing; spinning; basket making; musket firing; Forgotten Farm tasks Crosscut sawing September 9, 2018 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 16, 2018 Display of Jacobsville class photos from 1956-57 1 pm to 4 pm The GW Calvert stump puller pattern will be on display FREE Light lunch Surveying Then and Now Speaker: Bill Bower, Chairman, Chesapeake Chapter, MD Society of Surveyors September 23, 2018 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Introducing the Trees in the Forest “Introducing the Trees in the Forest”, a walkabout with Park Rangers Chris Winton and Matt Grey September 30, 2018 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 7, 2018 October 21, 2018 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 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 14, 2017 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 Animal Appreciation Day & Pet Parade Register your costumed pet in the parade October 28, 2018 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 This info was posted on Facebook. The Beekeeping demonstrations are put on by the Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners. Pictures of Bee Demonstrations
01/01/2016
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
06/11/2017 Flag Day - June 14
Historic Maryland and U.S. Flags Display
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06/03/2018 Park Open - PLOWING AND HARROWING canceled on June 3 due to the rain, thunderstorm, and flood warning forecasts.
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Family and Friends Day
September 16, 2018 ***1 – 4 pm at Hancock’s Resolution
Displays include Jacobsville Class pictures from 1956-1957.
GW Calvert stump puller pattern will be on display.
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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Info about Master Gardeners Beekeeping Program
Beekeeping discussions and demos
April 22
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
August 19
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
May 20
1:30 to 3:30 pm
September 9
1:30 to 3:30 pm
June 24
1:30 to 3:30 pm
October 14
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
July 8
1:30 to 3:30 pm
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