Bret Michaels Sunday, May 27 Rock-n-Roller, philanthropist, father and lead singer of the band Poison, Bret Michaels, will perform live on the PNC Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum. Michaels will play his own hits as well as the Poison favorites
Surratt House commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with a focus on Maryland’s role in the conflict. No reservations required. Regular tour admission price.
Want to meet Santa…Civil War Santa, that is? Join us as Santa (aka Kevin Rawlings) delights us all with tales from the ages. Tour the decorated historic house and join us in getting ready for the holiday season. Regular tour admission price.
Make your very own secret military balloon! Join us as Professor Thaddeus Lowe, Civil War aeronaut, thrills us with tales of soaring high in the sky to spy! Free. Recommended for children 5 – 12 years of age. Arrive early, space is limited.
Sometimes, do you feel like you’re not alone? Join historian Mike Dixon as he shares his techniques in probing coroners’ inquests, police and criminal records, and much more to discover the history of your home and the spirit that may dwell within.
Join us as we discuss the various elements shaping the United States Navy during the Civil War and the crews that manned the vessels. Author Andrew Jampoler will be the guest speaker. Free. Arrive early, space is limited.
Released in 1951, The Red Badge of Courage (from Stephen Crane’s novel of the same name) is a film about a Civil War Union soldier who struggles to find the courage to fight in the heat of battle. FREE. Reservations encouraged. Space is limited.
Enjoy the melodious sounds of Gilmore’s Light Ensemble as they perform music that echoes the trials and tribulations of the Civil War soldier. Free. Arrive early, space is limited.
Hari Jones, curator of the African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum in Washington D.C., gives an in-depth history of the origins and importance of the USCT’s contribution to the American Civil War. Free. Arrive early, space is limited.
History can be cool – especially in an air-conditioned museum! Enjoy FREE guided tours of this Civil War home and learn of its role in American history. No reservations required.
