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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 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 Flag Day - Historic Maryland and U.S. Flags Displayed. Learn about historic flags of the US and Maryland June 14, 2020 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 21, 2020 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Check out the Captain John Smith Trail Opening Day First Early Spring chance to admire what is blooming on April 5, 2020 1 pm to 4 pm Free Early Spring Second Early Spring chance to admire what is blooming on the Farm now probably including Lilacs, Daffodils and more. April 19, 2020 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 Spring Farm Festival($)10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Farm Animals; Folk Music; crafts. Light lunch available. Honeybees—Up Close 11 am - 2 pm Spring Farm Festival ($) Farm Animals Typical of a Working Farm; Folk Music; crafts. April 26, 2020 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 3, 2020 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 Sit and enjoy tea, gingerbread, and lavender cookies by the garden Lavender Cookie Recipe May 10, 2020 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 17, 2020 1 pm to 4 pm FREE Grave Yard Remembrances; Musket Firing Demonstrations Memorial Day - Musket Firing Demonstrations; Memories from the family Grave Yard Recent Memorials on display May 31, 2020 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 ***************************************************************************** Come back to this page often to watch the Progress of 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. May 24; July 12; July 19; July 26; August 2;August 9; August 16; August 30; September 6: Park open for touring - no special program. Surveying Then and Now Speaker: Bill Bower, Chairman, Chesapeake Chapter, MD Society of Surveyors June 7, 2020 September 27, 2020 1 pm to 4 pm FREE - June 7, 2020 Check out the current projects at the Farm Friday ($)FOHR Annual Meeting *********TBA***** Rain or Shine Friday June **, 2020 TBA *****TBA****** TBA 23rd Anniversary Annual Meeting and Celebration Lavender Appreciation Day Come sample lavender flavored tea and cookies. Test your knowledge of lavender with a trivia challenge. June 28, 2020 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. 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 5, 2020 Musket firing 1 pm to 4 pm historic flags; music; Interactive program exploring our National Symbols FREE Photo opportunities Labor Day September 6, 2020 1 pm to 4 pm Free Forgotten Farm tasks Crosscut sawing September 13, 2020 Harvesting sorghum 1 pm to 4 pm Musket firing FREE 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 20, 2020 Displays include photos and information about Family Farming 1 pm to 4 pm A display of Tools used on the Family Farms FREE Light lunch A display of Family Recipes 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). (Note: The above timing is approximate.) August 27, 2020 ************************** 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. War of 1812 Remembrance Militia muster with cannon. American Schooner “Lion of Baltimore” burned in Bodkin Creek on August 24, 1814, three weeks before the Battle of Baltimore August 27, 2020 (Note: the above timing is approximate.) *No lunch will be available at Hancock’s 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Lessons using Drop Spindles to produce thread and yarn for clothes, historic sails and uniforms. Admission: $10 per family - $5 per person - FOHR members FREE War of 1812 Remembrance August 23, 2020 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lessons using Drop Spindles to produce thread and yarn for clothes, historic sails and uniforms. Free Introducing the Trees in the Forest “Introducing the Trees in the Forest”, a walkabout with Park Ranger Chris Winton September 27, 2020 Walkabout starts at about 2 pm Park open 11 am to 4 pm Check out the current projects at the Farm Tom Sawyer Day White washing the frame buildings - dry weather required October 4, 2020 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED 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 11, 2020 Make a scarecrow - Bob for apples Learn about Crafts 10:00 am to 4:00 pm $10 per family - OTHERWISE $5 per person FOHR members FREE Check out the current projects at the Farm Prep the Farm for Winter Beginning to prepare the Farm for Winter. October 18, 2020 1 pm to 4 pm Free Animal Appreciation Day & Pet Parade Register your costumed pet in the parade October 25, 2020 Show your pet in the parade to the judges 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm We have door prizes and prizes for the judging Take your pet for a long walk in the park FREE Check out the current projects at the Farm
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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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06/09/2019 Flag Day - June 14
Historic Maryland and U.S. Flags Display
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the Farm among Quince, Plum trees and More.
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04/26/2020 Info about Master Gardeners Beekeeping Program
Beekeeping discussions and demos
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11:00 am to 2:00 pm
August 16
1:30 to 3:30 pm
May 17
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September 13
1:30 to 3:30 pm
June 28
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October 11
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July 19
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05/10/2020 “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.
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06/28/2020 
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Forgotten Farm tasks – Fence mending; crosscut sawing; spinning; basket making; musket firing;
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09/20/2020 Family and Friends Day
This picture is of Edwin Thomas Calvert on a tractor he built in 1942.
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Honeybees—Up Close 11:00am to 2:00pm
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