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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
410-760-9679Pamphlet War of 1812 Historic Sites in Anne Arundel County
Please contact: Welcoming Spring in the Gardens. Come out! Enjoy early Spring on the Farm. April 2, 2017 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Quince (pink) and Chickasaw Plums (white) likely in bloom. Flowering quince is a compact shrub that produces masses of gorgeous red flowers in April. It is deer resistant, but attracts rabbits. 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 Europeans. Information pending for Centuries Old Lilac Grove Centuries Old Lilac Grove April 9, 2017 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Spring Farm Festival Sheep Shearing April 23, 2017 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 7, 2017 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. Mother’s Day Tea and Gingerbread Sit and enjoy tea and gingerbread by the garden May 14, 2017 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 This info was posted on Facebook. The Beekeeping demonstrations are put on by the Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners. Pictures of Bee Demonstrations Come join us for a fun day of children's activities that they did on the farm back then. Children’s Programs May 21, 2017 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 28, 2017 Learn about the family exploring the graveyard 1 pm to 4 pm FREE 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 4, 2017 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. Flag Day - Historic Maryland and U.S. Flags Displayed. Learn about historic flags of the US and Maryland June 11, 2017 1 pm to 4 pm See what the gardens have to offer 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 18, 2017 Check out the gardens to see what they have to offer 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Check out the Captain John Smith Trail Friday ($)FOHR Annual Meeting Farm Field Supper Friday June 23, 2017 Rain or Shine 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Speaker: County Executive Steve Schuh $ 45.00 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Celebration Admission can be paid by PAYPAL 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. The Docent Training is open to anyone who shows up. I am open to suggestions of presenters and ideas of how to approach the topics. Show and Tell of George Washington Calvert's 1800s Tools by Gary Calvert Docent Training - Family Bibles (to be arranged) Docent Training - Learning How to Spin with a Drop Spindle and Demos with a Spinning Wheel by Lisa Geyer Docent Training - Care, Use, and maintenance of Garden Tools (to be arranged) Introducing a new program for Discussion “Colonial Land Surveying vs. Modern Land Surveying” with Bill Bower, Chairman, Chesapeake Chapter, Maryland Society of Surveyors. From the Earliest Days of Colonial Maryland, you could not buy land Mr. Bower is ready to discuss these interesting subjects with us. Labor Day - Docent Training Family Memories, Graveyard information, Period Transportation (to be arranged) Docent Training - Captain Francis Hancock plaque at Ft. McHenry - Battle of Baltimore - Bodkin Point Telegraph (work in progress) September 24 Docent Training - Women of the Family (to be arranged) Docent Training - How to use the Grinding Stone (to be arranged - contact Joannie) Docent Training - Food Preservation, Food Preparation, Kitchen Tools (to be arranged) Docent Training - Period Clothing - Set up a chest of clothing for Children - What is Flax? (to be arranged) June 25; July 9; July 16; July 23; July 30; August 6; August 13; August 27; September 3; September 24; October 8: Park open for touring - no special program. The True Independence Day 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 2, 2017 Musket firing 1 pm to 4 pm historic flags; music; Interactive program exploring our National Symbols FREE Photo opportunities 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). In addition, Mr. Kim Nielsen, Naval historian, will be available to discuss British and American maneuvers leading up to the burning of the American schooner "Lion" in Bodkin Creek on August 24, 1814, the Battle of Caulk's Field, which took place on the Eastern Shore the following week, and the Battle of Baltimore which took place 3 weeks later. August 22, 2017 A 1/4-scale replica (~25') of a Baltimore Clipper (the "Little Lion") will be on static display. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Note: The above timing is approximate.) $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. Forgotten Farm tasks – Fence mending; crosscut sawing; spinning; basket making; musket firing; Forgotten Farm tasks Crosscut sawing September 10, 2017 Harvesting sorghum 1 pm to 4 pm Musket firing FREE Come join us for the Hancock Extended 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 Calvert Cook Trust September 17, 2017 Display of pages from the Orlando Hancock Family Bible 1 pm to 4 pm Step back in time and visit Fair View Amusement Park in photos from 1908 FREE Light lunch Tom Sawyer Day White washing the frame buildings - dry weather required October 1, 2017 October 22,2017 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 October 15, 2017 Make a scarecrow - Bob for apples 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Learn about Crafts $5 per car - $2 per walk-in - FOHR members FREE Animal Appreciation Day & Pet Parade Register your costumed pet in the parade October 29, 2017 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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04/23/2017 With regret we are canceling the Spring Farm Festival due to heavy threat of rain.
10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sheep Shearing; Folk Music; Crafts; Beekeeping demonstrations 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Light lunch available.
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04/30/2017 
Event: Composting the New Farm Field
Activity: at 1:00 on Sunday, boy scouts and high school students will converge on historic Hancock’s Resolution to spread compost on a new farm field that will be tilled by horse and mule teams on the following Sunday, May 7.
Date: April 30, 2017
Activity: Anne Arundel County Master Gardener, Cherie Loustaunau will offer two 20-25 minute talks about composting at 1:30 and 2:30 pm. Buckets of grass clippings, kitchen waste and finished compost will help illustrate the process.
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Activity: Cherie will have 4 county issued compost bins and will raffle off two at the end of each presentation. She will distribute goodie bags that contain information related to composting and the Master Gardener Program.
Admission - FREE
Activity: The public is invited to come and help spread compost and visit the gardens from 1:00 to 4:00
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05/21/2017 Info about Master Gardeners Beekeeping Program
Beekeeping discussions and demos
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August 13
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May 21
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September 10
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June 4
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October 15
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July 9
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06/11/2017 Anticipation of Flag Day - June 14
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Minutes from Last Year's Meeting
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First Sunday in Summer - Docent Training
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without a Survey of the land in question. How did they do that then? How is that done now?
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Family and Friends Day
September 17, 2017 ***1 – 4 pm at Hancock’s Resolution
Displays include Pages from Orlando Hancock's bible and Historic Photos of Fair View Amusement Park 1908.
The Hancock Calvert Cook Trust will display artifacts and provide information about family and friends.
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The 2016 Brochure
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