Anacostia Community Museum Smithsonian Institution

Recommended for Teachers
December 6, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Civil War Teacher’s Workshop: Using Primary Sources to Tell Your History

History professor and author Dr. Heather Andrea Williams guides teachers through the strategies of using objects and original documents to teach students about the Civil War. After the workshop, Dr. Williams signs copies of her book Help Me Find My People: The African American Search for Families Lost in Slavery. This workshop is being offered in conjunction with the museum’s upcoming exhibition How the Civil War Changed Washington which opens February 2, 2015.

Teachers receive professional development credit for their participation.  Space is limited.
Call 202.633.4844 to register for this program.

FREE ADMISSION
FREE PARKING

Daily Hours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed December 25th

202.633.4820

Anacostia Community Museum

Smithsonian Institution

1901 Fort Place SE
Washington, DC 20020

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Oliver at Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre

TICKETS FOR OLIVER

NOW AVAILABLE!

Advance tickets costing $12 (plus $1.65 handling fee per ticket) may be purchased ONLINE up to three hours before any performance. After that time, tickets will be available at the door beginning approximately one hour before curtain at a cost of $12. 

Please note that all seating for "Oliver!" at Bryant Alternative School (2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA) is reserved. Seats will be assigned in the order in which they are received. Your tickets will be held at the "will call" table.

PARKING can be found in front of as well as on the side and behind the school.

  

You will receive two email confirmations; one confirming your ticket order and a second confirming your payment. Payment MUST be made at the time of your order. Orders not paid will be disregarded.Please print out your credit card services receipt (the second one you receive) and bring it with you to the performance. Thank you!

Purchase Tickets here https://mountvernoncommunitychildrenstheatre.wufoo.com/forms/tickets-for-oliver/

or at the door.

Calvert Marine Museum - Solomons MD

Toy Boat Building

Saturday, November 22

On the fourth Saturday each month (with the exception of May, October, and December) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. build a toy boat. Sessions starting on the half hour, $2 donation requested.

Visiting the Calvert Marine Museum

Looking for a good family day trip in the Washington D.C. Metro Area? Then the Calvert Marine Museum is the place for you. Located in Solomons, Maryland, at the mouth of the Patuxent River, we offer fun, hands-on experiences in a beautiful setting. Browse our web site and learn all there is to see and do. We can’t wait to meet you.

Admissions

Age or Group	Fee
Adults	$9
Senior Citizens (55 and older)	$7
Children Ages 5-12	$4
AAA	$7
Military	$7
Children Under 5	Free
CMMS Members	Free

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
  
Find more information on Wm. B. Tennison hours and fees.

Group rates are available by calling with 2 weeks advanced notice.

Gift Passes
Gift passes are now available. Purchase them at the admission desk or by calling 410-326-2052, ext. 21 or 12.

Harvest Bounty Farmers' Market

Harvest Bounty Farmers' Market

St. Thomas Church 14300 St. Thomas Church Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Saturday • 8am-12pm

Harvest Bounty at St. Thomas Church 14300 St. Thomas Church Road Upper Marlboro,  MD 20772 http://stthomascroom.org/ourlocalbounty/ Telephone: 301-627-8469 On the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day, 11/22/14 join us for a fall market event hosted by St.Thomas Church. Local farmers, gardeners, and craftspeople will have products for sale downstairs, while a pot-luck community celebration takes place upstairs in the church hall. Donations are welcome! Vendors include: Elysium Unique Jewelry & Wearable Art Fairweather Pottery at Heron There Farm  Carol's Baked Goods Croom Honey  Thank God It's Fresh H&H Farm  Jug Bay Farm Produce & Israeli Harvest Cooperative  The Dirty Dog Farm Marva Jean's Soap and Things JKL Farm Mt. Airy Garden Club--flower arrangements  Melwood--poinsettias P.A. Bowen Farm--locally produced cheese  Romano Vineyard--local wine Serenity Farm--meats & produce and more! Community Pot Luck Reception with local musicians on Saturday November 22, 2014.   (Don't miss the brewmeister's latest creation) Hours: 3:00 pm--7:00 PM Plenty of free parking! Locally yours, Our Local Bounty & St. Thomas' Parish Prepare for a Happpy Thanksgiving Day with local produce and pick up some gifts for the holidays!

B&O Railroad Museum The Giving Train

ALL ABOARD THE GIVING TRAIN!

November 22-December 21

 

This holiday season help the B&O Railroad Museum build the Community Giving Train! Your donation of new, unwrapped items to these charities will help others and provide you 50% off museum admission.

 

 

 

B&O Railroad Museum LEGO Zone Educational Program for Kids

Donate new, unwrapped LEGOs to the museum

and receive 50% off admission through December 21.

 

Toys for Tots

Donate new, unwrapped toys

and receive 50% off admission through December 15.

 

One Warm Coat

Donate new, unwrapped mittens or gloves

and receive 50% off admission through December 15.

 

Maryland Food Bank

Donate 3 or more canned goods or non-perishable food items

and receive 50% off admission through December 21.

 

Maryland Book Bank

Donate a new, unwrapped book

and receive 50% off admission through December 21.

 

 

Only new donated items will be accepted for discounted admission.

 

B&O Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors (60+), $ 12 for children (2-12), & free for B&O Members. For membership benefits, click here.

With new special guests, train layouts, craft, contest,

discounts & charitable donation each week!

click below for details

 

A Carroll's Christmas

A CARROLL'S CHRISTMAS at Mount Clare Museum House

Saturday, November 22, 2014 - January 4, 2015

Thursday - Sunday

Open Monday, December 29, Tuesday, December 30, and New Year's Eve!

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Step back 250 years in the colonial era of Charles Carroll, Barrister and his family and join Mount Clare Museum House for a traditional holiday celebration at their 1760 Georgian estate. Experience Mount Clare decorated in 18th century colonial-style yuletide splendor with holiday greens, accented with fruits, nuts, feathers, and pine cones. Enhance your experience and take the B&O Mile One Express train ride to visit the mansion.

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Annual Holiday Greens & Gift Sale

Friday, December 5 (12 Noon - 4:00 p.m.)

Event admission - $7.00 per person

Visit Mount Clare Museum House  for its annual greens sale that includes fresh decorated wreaths, boxwood trees, an assortment of holly, and magnolia. The gift shop also offers a wide assortment of items and gifts from around the world. Proceeds benefit the museum's educational programs. 

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Open House Celebration - Saturday, December 6 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Join us for Mount Clare's Open House for self-guided tours of America's finest collections of furniture and decorative arts decorated in holiday splendor. Joining in the celebration is The Monumental City Ancient Fife and Drum Corps who will provide live musical performances of past holiday tunes.  

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B&O Railroad Museum Mile One Express Train Rides to visit Mount Clare Museum House:

Saturdays, November 29 - December 27 at 11am, 12 Noon, 1pm, & 2pmSundays, November 30 - December 28 at 12 Noon, 1pm, & 2pmMonday, December 29 - Sunday, January 4 at 11am, 12 Noon, 1pm & 2pm
Tuesday, December 30 & Wednesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) at 11am, 12 Noon, 1pm, & 2pm

Museum CLOSED on Christmas Eve & Day and New Year's Day.

Click here for directions and parking information. Click here for admission rates.

Friday Ice Skating

Tucker Road Ice Rink offers homeschoolers a special rate for ice skating on Friday mornings, from 12 noon – 2 pm.  Rates vary depending on your residency. Skate rental included! $4.00 for in-county, $5.00 out of county. Open year round for indoor ice skating. Address: 1770 Tucker Road Fort Washington, Maryland  20744 View Google Map Contact: 301-265-1525