Arbor Day Poetry & Trees
April 18: 10 AM to Noon
FREE!
Join us at the Captain Avery Museum for a morning of art and nature activities. First 100 visitors receive a tree seedling ready for planting! All ages welcome
In conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read and the Chesapeake Children's Museum
Special thank you to the SoCo Seed Collective, Deale Library and especially the student poets at Shady Side Elementary
March 21: Captain Avery Museum Living History at the Deale Library
Delve into the rich tapestry of our local heritage as we explore the interconnected history of the Avery property, the Chesapeake Bay region, and the legendary waterman, Captain Salem Avery.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsored by Deale Library
March 22: Captain Avery Museum Open House
Enjoy light refreshments, and readings by pop-up historians and poets. View the Norman Gross Model Boat Collection and explore our beautiful waterfront.
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Maryland Day commemorates the formal founding of the colony of Maryland on March 25, 1634. Now in its 18th year, Maryland Day 2026 is a weeklong celebration featuring heritage-based events hosted by historic sites, museums and parks across Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. Visit the official Maryland Day website to learn more!
Maryland Day is made possible with support from
