Learn some local history, celebrate Black artists and sip pink lemonade at a Valentine’s Day tea party this weekend in the Chesapeake area.
Weird, Wacky & Unusual History of Annapolis Tour
Feb. 8, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
188 Main St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Learn all the things that make Annapolis unique, from the Russian sailor buried in the Annapolis National Cemetery to the Confederate captain who continued to fight the war long after the South had surrendered and then built a home here. Take a walk with a colonial-dressed guide and get to know your state capital!
$22/adult; $12/child | watermarkjourney.com
“Sacred Spaces” Exhibition Opening Reception
Feb. 8, noon – 4 p.m.
Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
84 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Join the museum for the opening reception of “Sacred Spaces,” an art exhibit featuring works by Maryland artist Jabari Jefferson. Attend an artist talk, see African dance and drumming, tour the exhibit and more this Black History Month. Come an hour early for a bonus youth mindfulness session for ages 7 to 17.
Free | bit.ly/SacredSpacesExhibitionOpening
Valentine’s Day Tea Party: Kids’ Edition
Feb. 9, 2-3:30 p.m.
Historic London Town & Gardens
839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
Sip on hot tea while the kiddos enjoy pink lemonade at this love-filled tea party full of treats for everyone. Make forever memories with a photo booth, craft a bouquet at the flower bar and take home a personalized keepsake; best for ages 5 and older
$35-$40 | historiclondontown.org
