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From First Landing to Historic Annapolis: It’s Maryland Day

appy Maryland Day! It’s our collective time to celebrate the history, culture, and locales of the Old Line State. While we didn’t become part of the union until 1788, we celebrate March 25, 1634, as the day that settlers disembarked from the Ark and the Dove onto Maryland soil. The first landing happened in what is now known as St. Mary’s County, at St. Clement’s Island. Every year, dignitaries and historians meet at the site to recreate the meeting of the local Piscataway and the Englishmen. Historic St. Mary’s City and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels have been working together to build a new Maryland Dove, a $5M project funded by the state. Monday, March 28, the ship will be moved by crane into the Miles River, the first time since construction began that it will be in the water. It’s an important milestone that we will be on hand to witness. To the north, the capital city comes alive during Maryland Day weekend. This issue could’ve easily been called The Historic Annapolis issue because of the wealth of stories we have on mile-

stone anniversaries, museum openings, and events that invite you to experience the history of this region. The county and the city are a treasure trove for history buffs. Historic Inns of Annapolis, founded in 1772, celebrates 250 years of hospitality with a year of events, writes Steve Adams in our

Don’t forget that it is still Annapolis Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants offer up breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at a fixed price. feature story this week. Steve also tells us about the new Historic Annapolis Museum, which opened with much fanfare—and a brass band—last weekend. If old buildings, Revolutionary War uniforms, artifacts, and costumed interpreters sound like your idea of a good time, be sure to plan an itinerary for

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this year’s Maryland Day. See tall ships at City Dock, tour majestic homes, stroll through colonial gardens, visit a county park, or take a walking tour of Parole, among many other intriguing offerings. Discover three days of activities at dozens of locales; most are free of charge or just $1. It’s a great time to visit those places you have always wanted to see but maybe just couldn’t fit it into your schedule or budget. And when it’s time to grab a bite to eat, don’t forget that it is still Annapolis Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants offer up breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at a fixed price. Many are also offering discounts on gift cards, extra appetizers and desserts. Find the full list at AnnapolisRestaurantWeek. com and watch social media for giveaways. We hope you get out and enjoy Maryland Day. Share your photos with us on social media and let us know what sites you enjoyed visiting. p Kathy Knotts is managing editor of CBM Bay Weekly. Reach her at editor@bayweekly.com.

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The dredging operation where Ever Forward is aground may take weeks to complete. Photo: Cheryl Costello.

ROUND-THE-CLOCK DREDGING UNDERWAY TO REFLOAT EVER FORWARD IN CHESAPEAKE BAY BY CHERYL COSTELLO

nearly 1,100-foot-long container ship has been stuck in the silt outside a Port of Baltimore channel in the Bay for nearly two weeks and barge crews are dredging 24/7 to attempt to get it off the ground. In a one-on-one interview with Bay Bulletin, the Coast Guard Incidents Deputy Commander says it’s too risky to unload the thousands of containers on board the ship, so instead they’ll try to dig the vessel out instead. We were on the water as dredging started in earnest Monday, taking a

look with Capt. Matt Benhoff, vice president of our sister company, the Annapolis School of Seamanship. Benhoff trains captains to operate large vessels on the Chesapeake Bay. We watched as a barge pushed by three tugs dredged scoop after scoop from the bottom of the Bay, dumping the spoils into a second barge. It’s not a quick process, thanks to the Bay’s bottom material, Benhoff says. “The bottom is a mix of sand and mud. And they can only take so many scoops and fill up so many barges so fast, so they’re going to work, I’m sure, around the clock.” The Coast Guard confirms that’s

true—it’s a round-the-clock operation. “The salvage operators are bringing in … a clamshell dredge, which is kind of a big bucket that scoops out,” explains USCG Commander Christopher Rosen. The Ever Forward ran aground just outside the Patapsco River, near the Craighill Channel, on Sunday, March 13 just before 11 p.m. It was on its way from Baltimore to Norfolk when it ended up outside the navigable channel. The Coast Guard has been overseeing the efforts to refloat it. As the ship is carrying 5,000 containers filled with a variety of cargo, it would be much easier to float it with the containers removed. But Commander Rosen says it’s too dangerous. “Those ships are designed to go to a pier that has those giant cranes, so without the ability to bring in those

giant cranes, basically we have to look at other options and those options will never be as safe as the way it’s designed to be loaded or offloaded.” The commander says there’s no apparent pollution and the fuel tanks are not an immediate concern, but they do have booms on standby to deploy at the first sign of any pollution, to minimize the impact. “The ships are designed so that the fuel tanks are not up against the hull, so they are more central to the ship. So there’s absolutely no portion of the hull that’s touching the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay that is even very close at all to any of those flammable liquids or fuel and that sort of stuff,” Rosen tells us. A dive survey shows the hull’s integrity is good. The ship ran aground in about 24 feet of water. At the time, her draught was more than 42 feet. Benhoff took us across the channel to show us just how quickly the depth changes from the dredged portion in the center to the area outside the channel markers where the Ever Forward sits. The numbers drop quickly. The vessel isn’t blocking the navigational channel, and a Port of Baltimore spokesman says business and commerce-related activities are continuing as normal. The Coast Guard is leading the investigation into why the Ever Forward ended up where it did. “The facts are that the ship didn’t complete its turn and that’s why it ended up out of the channel. As far as that goes, the investigation is continuing” Rosen tells us. Both operator error and mechanical issues are being considered as possible causes. Rosen expects the salvage operation to take “several days and possibly a couple weeks.” As Benhoff puts it, “It’s a matter of how much material they can move and how fast.” That dredged material will go to Poplar Island, the Bay’s longtime environmental restoration project. As for the salvage, it seems there is a long way to go before the Ever Forward is moving forward again.

CHESAPEAKE BEACH MARINA FIRE DAMAGES 3 DOCKED BOATS BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

Fire crews arrived to find two boats up in flames at Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina in Chesapeake Beach. Photo: Huntingtown VFD/Facebook

olice are investigating a three-boat fire at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina, part of the destination resort and restaurant in Chesapeake Beach. It happened just before 8:00 a.m. Monday. Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) say three boats in slips were damaged—a 40-foot trawler, a 28-foot trawler, and a 35-foot Bertram. Both trawlers were fully involved with fire, according to the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, one of the crews dispatched to the scene. The Bertram only suffered superficial damage in its slip. Thankfully no one was on board any of the boats at the time and no one was injured. Along with NRP and Huntingtown VFD, the North Beach Fire Department and Maryland State Fire Marshals Office were also on scene. NRP spokeswoman Lt. Catherine Medellin says there is obvious damage to the boat slips as well as the two destroyed trawlers, but there’s no cost estimate Aftermath of the fire at Rod ‘N’ Reel. Photo: Huntingtown on the damage yet. Police will continue to investigate VFD/ Facebook what may have caused the fire. March 24 - March 31, 2022 • BAY WEEKLY • 3

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This year, the Spring Sailboat Show moves back to Annapolis City Dock April 29- May 1, held the weekend after the Bay Bridge Powerboat Show.

After an unusual 2021 spring boat show season, the 2022 Bay Bridge Boat Show is back in all its glory. Photo: Josh Davidson.

SPRING BOAT SHOWS RETURN TO NORMAL AFTER COMBINED 2021 SAIL & POWER SHOW BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

fter an unusual couple of years, the Annapolis Boat Shows’ spring sailboat and powerboat shows return to their original locations for 2022. In 2021 due to pandemic-related restrictions in Annapolis, boat show organizers dreamed up a large, combined boat show on Kent Island. This year, the Spring Sailboat Show moves back to Annapolis City Dock April 29- May 1,

held the weekend after the Bay Bridge Powerboat Show. The Bay Bridge show arrives at Bay Bridge Marina April 21-24, and includes some new attractions as well as fan favorites, and a large selection of powerboats new and used, big and small. Plenty are available to tour, and you can take a test ride on some models to get a feel for the boat and its technology. While you’re test-driving, there are onland opportunities to check out BMW’s

Historic Annapolis President Robert Clark cuts the ribbon at the new museum, with local dignitaries. Photo: Steve Adams.

HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS OPENS NEW EXHIBIT BY STEVE ADAMS

istoric Annapolis got a jump on celebrating the city’s history, culture, and heritage by hosting a grand opening ceremony for its new permanent museum exhibition, “Annapolis: An American Story,” in downtown Annapolis on March 19. Beginning under a big tent alongside Ego Alley and across the street from the museum, the event began with remarks from dignitaries including Governor Larry

Hogan, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, and Senator Sarah Elfreth, all praising the expansiveness and inclusiveness of the exhibit and the strong public investment in historical preservation and education that it represents. “I’m very proud that we’ve continued to invest in preserving and educating the public about all aspects of Maryland’s rich history, and this exhibit is just another step in helping make that

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fully-electric vehicle, the iX, along with BMW’s other newest car models. There are great opportunities to learn more about buying a boat, boat handling, and where to take your boat. Boat U.S. offers family-friendly beginner boating courses like Intro to Boating, Women Making Waves, Precision Docking and Boat Handling, and Open Water Boat Handling. Chesapeake Bay Media is happy to return to the Bay Bridge Boat Show offering free seminars together with our sister company, the Annapolis School of Seamanship (ASOS). Chesapeake Bay Magazine experts will speak on “Boat Buying 101, Chat with a Broker” and possible for visitors and Marylanders alike,” Hogan told CBM Bay Weekly following the event. Buckley echoed the sentiment, saying, “This is true place-making. This building is an anchor at the base of Main Street and, as one of the most visible spots in the city, is the perfect place for a museum and an exhibit that will engage the public. I can’t think of a better fit for this building or a better steward for its future.” Speeches were followed by performances by the U.S. Naval Academy Band and the Faith Community Choir, along with a poetry reading from Chris Haley, Director of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives. Historic Annapolis President and CEO Robert Clark, who served as the master of ceremonies, then delivered final words and gave the Naptown Brass Band the go-sign to lead the crowd on a short, high-energy parade to the museum’s front door. Squire Frederick, the Annapolis Town Crier, proclaimed the exhibit officially open after the ribbon was cut. The exhibit includes a diverse collection of artifacts, from a colonial printing press to a 1950s lunch counter; images dating back to the Revolution to the present day; and personal stories, both in print and voice, which span three floors of museum

“Dock N’ Dine on the Chesapeake— Restaurants in the upper & middle Bay”. ASOS takes it back to basics with “How to Anchor Your Boat” and “Docking De-Stressed” as well as “How to Get Your Captain’s License” for those wishing to work on the water for a living. Of interest to anglers is the show’s new Fishing Pavilion sponsored by FishTalk Magazine. It includes accessories and lures crafted by local anglers on display, along with expert fishing insight and a happy hour to mingle with other fishing enthusiasts. A VIP lounge including wine and cocktail tastings and bites to eat come courtesy of LaVictoire Finance, who will also help serious boat buyers get pre-approved for marine financing in advance. Boat show tickets are available online for $20 each. annapolisboatshows.com/ bay-bridge-boat-show. Children 12 and under free. Sign up for boating courses (show admission included) at boatusfoundation.ticketspice.com/ bay-bridge-boat-show-stevensville-md-2022.

“I’m very proud that we’ve continued to invest in preserving and educating the public about all aspects of Maryland’s rich history.” —GOVERNOR LARRY HOGAN and over 300 years of history. “What’s so special about this exhibit is that, because the community came together to share their stories and in many cases their artifacts, it represents over 350 years of the community – of revolutionaries, visionaries, civil rights leaders, and more,” says Mary-Angela Hardwick, Historic Annapolis Vice President of Education and Interpretation. “Its spotlighted storytelling ensures that every person, from children to new immigrants, will see themselves in this place, and that visitors will reSee HISTORIC on next page

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Brent Sass grabs a quick nap before the Iditarod start on March 6. Photo: Steve Stoller.

I-Did-A-What? The Iditarod’s North Beach Connection BY PAT PIPER

t 9:38 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, the expected high in Annapolis was 57 degrees. In Nome, Alaska, 3,795 miles to the west, it was 20 below zero as North Beach resident Steve Stoller watched teammate Brent Sass cross the finish line of the 938-mile Iditarod sled dog race that began 8 days, 14 hours, 38 minutes, and 43 seconds earlier. Given a choice between the two, he’ll take Nome anytime. “I’ve been doing this for 22 years,” said Stoller, who travels with the team every year. Sass calls him the “Captain of the War Wagon.”

“Twelve of those years I’ve been with Brent’s team assisting at checkpoints, ensuring there’s straw and food and water barrels for the dogs, setting up a place for him to get a few hours’ sleep at each of the three mandatory rest stops before they all head out again. I began while working as a flight attendant and wanted to do something I’ve never done before on days off.” The question everyone asks is why? “There’s no rational answer,” he admits. A North Beach resident since 1986, Stoller adds, “I’ve asked myself the same question every year and it comes down to that sense of adventure and a real unity among the mushers and the dogs.” He watched Sass raise the 11 huskies

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The entryway to the new Museum of Historic Annapolis. Photo: Steve Adams. HISTORIC from page 4

ally see the incredibly rich, diverse, and inclusive history of Annapolis.” Hardwick says the museum aims to serve as a launching point for further exploration of the history of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and Maryland. “The museum is meant to be a starting point for visitors,” said Hardwick. “It’s a place where you can get a spotlighted

overview of the community’s history, but hopefully also discover, then go out and learn more about specific stories that are introduced at the museum, and do a deeper dive, at other special sites.” The Museum of Historic Annapolis is at 99 Main Street in downtown Annapolis. 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday, 11am-5pm Sundays, $10 w/discounts: Annapolis.org.

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Brent Sass became one of just two mushers to ever win both the Iditarod and the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest race in the same year.

Steve Stoller congratulating lead dogs Slater (center) and Morello (left). Photo: Steve Stoller. IDITAROD from page 5

from puppies and says every musher has to be connected to their dogs; it’s both physical as well as mental. “They sense what you feel. They listen. There’s a closeness with the mushers. There’s a real trust and each dog understands when told ‘straight ahead’ or ‘gee’ (right turn) or ‘hah’ (left turn).” But there are also times when weather gets in the way of a command. At 120 miles from the finish, winds hit 50 mph in the below-freezing temperatures and Sass couldn’t see the trail, said Stoller. Usually, the dogs have better eyes in a whiteout, but the sled went off the path and down an embankment. Sass brought the 11 huskies behind the sled to protect them from the now-screaming wind and snow as they huddled together to provide warmth and waited for conditions to improve. Sass turned on his sled’s headlight and tried a number of times to find the trail that was buried beneath the snow. After a few hours he had a good sense of where it was and pulled the sled into position, despite the dogs thinking they needed to go in the opposite direction. There was another musher-to-dog conversation and soon, they were off.

Steve at finish line in Nome. Photo: Steve Stoller.

With an average speed of 8-10 miles per hour, Sass and his team crossed the finish line just over 12 hours later in front of TV crews, Nome residents, and fans eager to see the winner of the 50th Iditarod. Sass became one of just two mushers to ever win both the Iditarod and the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest race in the same year (Lance Mackey did it in 2007). For Stoller, the nail-biter was over but with it came that sudden moment as he moved the huskies away from numerous hands reaching to pet them and have selfies taken. “There’s a sense of waiting and dreaming of this happening and suddenly, that’s exactly what is taking place.” Stoller hugged Sass as Iditarod officials brought a phone to him. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski offered her congratulations just prior to her addressing the U.S. Senate about the win. A few minutes later, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavey was on the phone doing the same. As all of this was taking place, Stoller had secured the stars of the moment in what’s called “the dog yard” and provided some well-deserved food and water. And then he looked at the crowds bundled in parkas and boots and heard laughter as the celebration began. He checked his phone and saw messages from across the country saying, “good work” and “the dogs did more than you but well done” but one text from North Beach stopped him in his tracks. “It’s 70 degrees here. Let’s play golf.” Stoller now has a plan for the coming month. And it’s not in Nome.

NOAA donated a CBOS buoy to the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Photo: AMM.

NOAA Donates Buoy to Museum BY KATHY KNOTTS

nnapolis Maritime Museum is now the proud owner of an historic Chesapeake Bay buoy. Longtime museum partner, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, has donated a Chesapeake Bay Observing System (CBOS) buoy for installation at the museum’s Ellen O. Moyer Park campus. This first generation NOAA buoy helped revolutionize near time data collection on the Bay. Today, Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy Systems (CBIBS) are more commonly used for real-time data collection, but CBOS paved the way to improving the Bay. “These buoys are in multiple locations across the Bay” says museum curator Caitlin Swaim. “They use solar panels to power them and collect all sorts of water quality data, like clarity, wave action, wind speed and they even track sea nettle probability.” NOAA is able to get real-time information from the CBIBS, including meteorological and oceanographic data, which is available to the public at buoybay.noaa.gov and via an app. The first CBIBS buoy was deployed in 2007. Swaim says she is excited to have another piece of Bay history on display with the museum. “I really hope this brings people into our outdoor exhibit spaces to interact with the buoy and also think about water quality and how it matters and the role we all play in improving that.” Park open dawn to dusk: amaritime.org.

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ow do you get to Carnegie Hall? For 11 singers in Calvert County, you get invited. On March 27, choir members from the Jesus the Good Shepherd Church in Owings will be lending their voices to Distinguished Concerts International of New York at NYC’s famous Top row from left: Katie Evans, David Walsh, Carnegie Hall. Aidan Davis, John Otranto, William Thayer, Lacy Under the direction Pitman. Bottom row from left: Kathy Gray, Martha of guest conductor Erin Shiles, Sue Hardesty, Ann Marie Scarpino, Gail Walsh. Freeman, the singers will Photo: William Thayer. perform Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D minor, a 35-minute long even worse. The choir members realize piece composed in the late 1800s. The we cannot get back these lived experiFauré Requiem is especially important ences and we value them so much more to the choir, who perform the piece each as performers.” November to honor departed loved ones Evans first submitted a recording of in their church’s All Souls Day Mass of her choir to the organization in 2020, Remembrance. earning them an invitation to perform The Requiem will be performed by in 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, 100 singers from around the country, however, that concert was postponed. and Jesus the Good Shepherd’s choir At last, the choir gets to take the stage are the only performers from Maryland in the first large choral work to be proor the Roman Catholic Archdiocese duced by Distinguished Concerts Interof Washington. This opportunity is a national for two years. dream come true for the musicians. “After all these hoops, it will still be “Carnegie Hall is one of the most worth it to say I have sung at Carnegie prestigious venues in the world, for Hall,” says soprano Kathy Gray. both classical and popular music,” says The concert will take place on Sunlongtime choir member and alto Sue day, March 27 at 2 pm in the Stern Hardesty. “To be able to step on a stage Auditorium and Perlman Stage of Carwith such history will be exciting, mag- negie Hall. The singers will be given ical and a privilege.” commemorative DVDs of their perforJoining Hardesty are sopranos Kathy mance to enjoy with friends and family Gray, Martha Shiles, and Katie Evans; members once they return to Maryland altos Lacy Pitman, Gail Walsh, and Ann from their Carnegie debuts. Marie Scarpino; tenors John Otranto, “The Catholic Church has always proAidan Davis, and David Walsh; and moted the fine arts. Music, of course, is no bass Bill Thayer. exception,” says Father Michael J. King, Katie Evans, a graduate of Cath- pastor of Jesus the Good Shepherd. ”In olic University who has worked as today’s world, it is vital for the church the church’s musical director for nine more than ever to promote classical, choyears, is excited for the performance. ral pieces which are, in fact, timeless.” p “One of the important lessons from the pandemic is how important our own For more information about the lived experiences are. To not be able to performance: dciny.org. For more travel over the last two years has been information about Jesus the Good tough, but to not be able to sing was Shepherd Church: ccjgs.org.

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HE OLD LINE STATE turns 388 years old on March 25, and sites across Chesapeake Country will celebrate all weekend long. In Anne Arundel County and the city of Annapolis, a wealth of historic locales, farms, parks, businesses and museums invite you in to explore. Many are free or just $1. Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area (formerly Four Rivers) has helped organize and promote Maryland’s history, heritage and culture, along with Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, the county recreation and parks department, the city of Annapolis, county government and the state heritage authority. This year’s Maryland Day theme is Discover New Stories. While you are out enjoying Maryland’s birthday, visit the area’s local galleries, farmers markets, wineries, shops and restaurants, that feature Made in Maryland items and take a piece of Maryland home with you. So hoist up that iconic flag and lace up your walking shoes because an entire weekend of events invite you to experience the history, culture and heritage of our state. Please note that some locations require face masks indoors. Full schedule: MarylandDay.org.

Annapolis City Dock Start your Maryland Day weekend with a spirit-lifting, flag-raising ceremony with the award-winning USNA League Cadets of the Training Ship Mercedes. Take a walking tour with historian Janice Hayes-Williams following the ceremony ($1, oltannapolis.com). March 26, 10am, Susan Campbell

Park, Annapolis, free: visitannapolis.org.

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Discover the oyster’s important impact on our local maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay at this award-winning museum. Try hands-on family friendly activities, in-

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cluding an oyster shell craft and small boat-building kit to take home. Go on a scavenger hunt that highlights the unique and traditional workboats that contributed to the success of the oyster industry. March 26, 10am-3pm, 723 Second St., $1: amaritime.org

Anne Arundel Recreation & Parks Visit county parks for free all weekend (March 25 & 26): 9am-5pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian; 7am-dusk, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis; 7am–dusk, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville; 5:30am-dusk, Fort Smallwood Park, Pasadena; 7am-dusk, Downs Park, Pasadena: aacounty.org.

Anne Arundel Co. Public Library • Step back in time to see how colonial children lived in Maryland. Drop in for stories, activities, crafts and games for a grand celebration of Maryland Day. Masks required inside, regardless of vaccination status. March 26, 10:30am-2pm, Busch Annapolis Library: aacpl.net • Join the Edgewater Library staff for special story times at Historic London Town and Gardens, at the beginning of every hour in the Children’s Garden. Library staff will be on-site with information about the library, book recommendations, and fun giveaways March 25 & 26, Noon-4pm, Historic London Town, Edgewater: aacpl.net

Annearrundell Free School Museum Experience what education was like in Maryland in this authentic 1723 one-room schoolhouse. Visitors will be greeted by a schoolmaster and schoolmarm in colonial dress and learn how this only surviving schoolhouse, erected in response to the Maryland Free School Act of 1723, served as a school and residence. Experience how lessons were taught and interact with the many artifacts and materials on display that were used for learning and recreation. March 27, 1-4pm, 1298 Laval Dr., Davidsonville: arpsa.org.

Bacon Ridge Natural Area Take a self-guided history hike created by Scenic Rivers Land Trust and explore landscape clues. Bring your phone to watch videos along the way and learn how humans and nature have interacted to create this 1,000+ acre forest. Hike is 2-4 miles on unpaved wooded trail; leashed dogs welcome. www.SRLT.org.

Banneker-Douglass Museum • Join the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and Banneker-Douglass Museum for the Harriet Tubman Women of Courage and Maryland Day celebration. This virtual program on YouTube will highlight winners of the video contest March 26, 2-4pm, free, RSVP: bdmuseum.maryland.gov. • Visit the museum throughout the weekend to see exhibits related to the accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass. 10am4pm, 84 Franklin St., Annapolis: bdmuseum.maryland.gov.

Benson-Hammond House The home of the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society hosts tours, a scavenger hunt and quiz. The Kuethe Library in Glen Burnie will be offering three days of free research (March 24-26) for those researching family genealogy or local history (info@aagensoc.org.) March 26, 11am-3pm, $1 self-guided tours: Aachs.org

Captain Avery Museum Visit the museum to hear author Carol Booker speak about her book Cove Point on the Chesapeake: the Beacon, the Bay and the Dream. The book is a tale of heroes, villains, dreamers, and schemers who shaped a tiny waterfront community on the Chesapeake. March 27, 2pm, 1418 E. West Shadyside Road, Shady Side, $1: captainaverymuseum.org

Charles Carroll House Explore the grand old home of the Carroll Family on the picturesque

grounds of St. Mary’s Catholic Church on the shores of Spa Creek. See Robert Worden’s documentary displays on the Redemptorist drownings of the summer of 1866 and the St. Omer “The Carroll Odyssey” panels. March 26, 1-5pm; March 27, noon4pm, 107 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, free: charlescarrollhouse.org

Chase-Lloyd House The staff and volunteers of the Chase Home will be available to discuss our history, architecture, and legacy, and in celebration of March Women’s History Month, how one philanthropic woman named Hester Ann Chase Ridout donated the Chase-Lloyd House to be used as a boarding house for vulnerable women--a mission carried out for over 130 years. Visitors can peer into the grand entry hall and view the magnificent staircase in the entranceway leading up to the original Palladian window to be preserved in 2022. Tour the 6,000-square foot Bay-Wise gardens and see what’s blooming in the garden. Frolic the Fox, aka Kathryn Para, will be captivating the children from her storytelling bench in the garden. Mexican sunflowers will be available on a firstcome, first-serve basis, and guests can purchase bags of compost from Annapolis Green. On Saturday Master Gardener Terence Wright will demonstrate composting and answer questions. Virtual program available. March 25 & 26, 2-5pm, 22 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, free: chaselloydhouse.org

Chesapeake Children’s Museum Reserve a time slot to visit the indoor exhibits at the museum, or stop by for trail walks, and outdoor kids activities. Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Dancers perform outdoors (Sa 2-3pm), followed by a concert with the Clones of Funk (Sa 3-4pm) performing music from the era of Black Pride and Protest. March 26 & 27, 10am-4pm, 25 Silopanna Rd., Annapolis, $1, RSVP: Facebook @theccm.org.

Galesville Community Center Take part in a beginning genealogy and African American genealogy workshop with historian, Lyndra Marshall

(nee Pratt). Attendees will learn, or receive a refresher of the best methods and practices a researcher should use to trace their family lineage through use of but not limited to vital records, court records, federal census records, and other primary and secondary sources. Social distancing and other safety measures will be taken; refreshments served. March 27, 1-4pm, 916 West Bennington Rd., Galesville, free, RSVP: gmakell@verizon.net.

Galesville Heritage Society Native Galesvillians Eric Steinlein and Chuck Dixon display tools used for maritime, hunting and trapping. See items like sculling oars, dredges, muskrat traps, and a unique Jerry Rig handpile driver use to put in poles for pound nets. March 27, 2-4pm, Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Rd., free: galesvilleheritagesociety.org

Goshen Farm Visit the 22-acre farm property and tour the 1780s farm house, gardens and hiking trails in two timed slots (1 ticket/ car), limited to 15 cars. March 26, 10am-noon & 1-3pm, 1420 Cape St. Claire Rd., Annapolis: goshenfarm.org

Hammond-Harwood House Tour this 1774 historic home and see the new exhibition Ambition: Charles Willson Peale in Annapolis, featuring 25 portraits. March 26, Noon-5pm, 19 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, free, RSVP: info@hammondharwoodhouse.org

Hancock’s Resolution Five generations of Hancocks lived in the farmhouse, dating back to 1785. Visit the new barn/visitor center where a Story Quilt made by the community is on display, an “A-rabber’s Wagon”, a Cook farm buggy, Harry Hancock’s Model T, and more from Pasadena area farms. Tour the historic buildings and gardens. March 26, 10am-4pm; March 27, 1-4pm, 2795 Bayside Beach Rd., Pasadena: historichancocksresolution.org

Historic Linthicum Walks Visit this local treasure, once a homestead on a 200-acre tobacco farm, dating back to the 1700s. Tour the house and grounds, go on a Maryland-themed scavenger hunt, encounter characters in historic costumes, and play 1700s children’s games. March 25-27, 11am-4pm, 2295 Davidsonville Rd., Gambrills, $1: historiclinthicumwalks.com

Historic London Town and Gardens Enjoy free admission all weekend long along with hands-on activities, guided tours, and more. Library staff will lead storytimes every hour Saturday (noon-3pm). Visit the Arundel Ambassador from Visit Annapolis Sunday. This 20-foot trailer is a mobile visitor information station with all sorts of great info to continue enjoying amazing sites across Anne Arundel County. March 25-27, 10am-4pm, 839 Londontown Rd., Edgewater: HistoricLondonTown.org

Hogshead Who are the Middling-sort and what do they do? You may meet a carpenter, baker, midwife, printer, or soldiers, sharing their skills. Try your hand at hauling water or mending a shift, and learn more about the working families of colonial Annapolis. This humble house is unique as it offers a glimpse of how most common folk lived. March 26 & 27, noon-4pm, 43 Pinckney St., Annapolis, free, RSVP: annapolis.org.

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts See ArtsFest sidebar on Page 10. See art and dance demos, art sales, live entertainment, exhibits, hands-on activities, children’s craft; plus Chevy’s Fresh Mex food truck and Always Ice Cream truck on site. USNA Band concert at 4pm, RSVP recommended. March 27, 1-4pm, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, free, RSVP: marylandhall.org.

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and Culture displays Tench Tilghman’s Revolutionary War uniform in the Senate Committee Room, in partnership with the Maryland State Archives. Tilghman was George Washington’s longest-serving aide-de-camp and his uniform is only one of two officer’s uniforms known to still exist from the American Revolution. March 22 thru April 4, 8:30am-5pm, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, free (photo ID req’d): msa.maryland.gov. • Watch a ceremony Sunday to celebrate the 250th-year celebration of the laying of the cornerstone of the Maryland State House, complete with reading of a newspaper article and Proclamation from the Town Crier. March 27, noon-12:30pm, Maryland State House.

Maryland Cultural & Conference Center (MC3) Honor veterans and the Annapolis National Cemetery by leaving a message in any medium (writing, artwork, poems, photos) on a blank paper mural to be hung across the overlook of the outdoor terrace at MC3, which offers a prominent visual reminder of the cemetery and the sacrifice of those interred there. March 25, 10am-3pm, 3 Park Place, Annapolis: mc3Annapolis.org

Odenton Heritage Society Explore how Odenton became a railroad hub in 1872, creating employment and the town’s historic district. Maryland depended on trains to move people and goods between stations in Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington, and Camp Meade. Experience the lives of railroad workers and townspeople through artifacts and images. Learn how Odenton supported the nation’s war effort during World War l and World War ll. See how communities of African Americans became intertwined with railroads, church history, and military history. An online map of the Odenton Historic District adds a virtual dimension to the museum, which is housed in a 1912 former Masonic Hall. Masks are required for the in-person museum open house. March 27, 1-4pm, 1367 Odenton Rd., free: odentonheritage.org. CONTINUED O

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Pride of Baltimore II Grab a selfie on Maryland’s renowned tall ship, Pride of Baltimore II, which will be anchored in City Dock. Pride is a reproduction of a typical early 19th century “Baltimore clipper” topsail schooner, a style of vessel made famous by its success as a privateer commerce raider during the War of 1812. The original boat launched in 1812, was named Chasseur. Cross the gangway and come aboard to meet the captain and crew to learn about the history and workings of Maryland’s renowned tall ship. (Pride II is not wheelchair accessible.) March 26 & 27, 10am-6pm, Annapolis Waterfront & Sailing Center, free: pride2.org

Rising Sun Inn Step into 1785 and join 18th century costumed guides for a tour of the property. Taverns were more than a local watering hole; they were community centers. The Rising Sun Inn was a Colonial farmhouse and 18th century Tavern. Built circa 1753, her owners and residents were witnesses to the birth of a new Nation. March 26, noon-4pm, 1090 Gener-

als Hwy, Crownsville, $1, RSVP: RisingSunInn.org.

Scenic Rivers Land Trust/ SERC Join Scenic Rivers Land Trust staff for a guided hike of the Contee Farm at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater. Learn about the history of the land and take in views of forest farmland, and the Rhode River. (No pets, please) March 26, 9:30am-noon, 647 Contees Wharf Rd., Edgewater, free, RSVP: srlt. org.

Visit Annapolis! Pick up a Maryland Day Quest Passport at the Visitors Center or the kiosk near the Harbormaster’s Office. This historical scavenger hunt involves some of our most famous and historic native sons and daughters. There are six hidden historic icons in Annapolis—solve their identity to complete your passport for a prize. March 26, 9am-5:30pm, 26 West Street or 1 Dock Street, Annapolis: visitannapolis.org.

Waterfront Warehouse Visit a rare surviving example of a small Annapolis waterfront warehouse from the 18th century. Discover the model of the city, circa the late 18th century, featuring a birds-eye view of the historic landscape. A volunteer will be

on hand to share tales of the waterfront and those who worked there. March 25-27, 10am-3pm, 4 Pinkney Street, Annapolis, free, RSVP: Annapolis.org.

after the South surrendered, the missing State House cornerstone, plus more. March 27, 10:30am-noon, Maryland State House, RSVP: watermarkjourney. com.

Watermark Tours

William Paca House & Garden

• Walk Parole: Take a guided tour led by former Annapolis Mayor Richard Hillman. From the ends of the Civil War to the beginning of Civil Rights, Parole has been on the forefront of African American leadership. With many changes over the years, Parole has exemplified its commitment to community, resiliency, and determination in the face of adversity, and has made great strides in response to injustice. Discover this unique residential neighborhood in Annapolis that has been the home to civil rights leaders, churches, schools and where it got its name as a Parole Camp in the Civil War. Joining the tour will also be Ward 3 Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles. March 26, 10:30am-noon, Walter Mills-Parole Elementary School, free RSVP: watermarkjourney.com.

Interact with docents in the two-acre garden created when William Paca built the five-part Georgian mansion. Meet living historians who tell the story of Paca, the Annapolis gentry, and the household servants in the colony in 1772. Online registration with timed entry encouraged. March 25-27, 10am-5pm, 186 Prince George St. Annapolis, house tours $12 w/discounts, RSVP: Annapolis.org.

• Weird, Wacky, and Unusual History of Annapolis: This walking tour, led by colonial-attired guide Reid Bowman, introduces you to tales about a Russian sailor buried in the Annapolis National Cemetery, the historic “mobile homes” of Annapolis, the Confederate captain who kept fighting the Civil War long

ARTFEST AT MARYLAND HALL RETURNS

BY BARRY SCHER

FTER SCALING BACK last year’s popular Maryland Hall ArtFest due to the pandemic, the 12th annual ArtFest returns to Maryland Hall on Sunday, March 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with more planned activities than ever before. ArtFest is an annual family-oriented event featuring a wide variety of hands-on demonstration activities for children and adults, a musical performance by the USNA Band, and dance performances and art exhibitions. All ArtFest activities are free and open to the public. Maryland Hall is located at 801 Chase Street in Annapolis. ArtFest events will take place both outside on the massive Maryland Hall lawn and inside the historic building. There will be self-guided outdoor activities including live painting by Artist in Residence Luis Bello and space to explore the Nature Sacred Labyrinth and Patrick Dougherty’s large scale nature installation, “The Old Home Place.” Inside activities and exhibits include special exhibits in the art galleries, demonstrations and hands-on activities with Maryland Hall’s Teaching Artists. The demonstrations and mini-workshops will incorporate tap, ballet and jazz dance performances, painting, portrait drawing, glass fusing, pottery, woodturning, and drone photography.

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United States Naval Academy Concert Band. Photo: USNA Band. Children and adults are invited to join in on a community art project. Art lovers will also have a chance to purchase one-of-akind pieces at the popular Seconds Sales hosted by Maryland Hall students featuring pottery, woodworking pieces and fused glass. “ArtFest is a day to open our doors and campus to the community so everyone can come experience what Maryland Hall has to offer as the region’s cultural core,” says Katie Redmiles Barron, director of communications. “Come out and create some art with us!” The U.S. Naval Academy Band will close out the celebration with a 4 p.m. community concert featuring various music genres from chamber music to jazz. Registration is recommended for the concert to guarantee seating: marylandhall.org/usnaband. Chevy’s Fresh Tex-Mex Food Truck and Always Ice Cream will be on hand and the Café’ at Maryland Hall will also provide food, beverages, and treats for purchase. All attendees are asked to please wear masks inside regardless of vaccination status. Free parking is available on site.

Maryland’s First Places BY KATHY KNOTTS

Historic St. Mary’s City Trace Maryland’s history to its roots at the Maryland Day celebration at our state’s first capital. Plan to visit the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation to see heritage breed cows, pigs and chickens and the Woodland Indian Hamlet and learn about the people and culture that lived here. Step on board the Maryland Dove to imagine the risks taken on the original journey in 1634; and explore the reconstructed Town Center, the place for all government business in the 1600s. On Friday, Enso Kitchen will be serving artisan breads, sandwiches, and bowls on site, from 9am-1pm. There will be a book-signing event inside The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary on Saturday, March 26 (noon) with Ellynne Brice Davis and Joyce Judd, author and illustrator of the children’s book, Whispers From the Colonial Past. The pair will sign books until 3 p.m. Reservations are encouraged for the book signing; call The Shop at 240-895-2088. The celebration continues Saturday at the annual Maryland Day ceremony (1pm) at the Margaret Brent Pavilion (parking in the State House parking lot, 47418 Old State House Road). The featured keynote speaker this year will be David J. Collins, S.J., of Georgetown University. Silas Hurry, Emeritus Curator of Historic St. Mary’s City, long-time volunteer Christa Conant, and Governor Larry Hogan will personally receive the museum’s highest honor, the Cross Bottony award, for their years of support to the institution. Music provided by the St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir. The program will close with the Ceremony of the Flags, as children from across Maryland present their county colors. March 25 & 26, 10am-4pm, Historic St. Mary’s City, free: https://hsmcdigshistory.org/

St. Clement’s Island Museum Celebrate the arrival of Maryland’s first English colonists in the new world at St. Clement’s Island Museum with a full day of exhibits, guest speakers, water taxi rides, food truck and ceremonies. The day will begin at 11 a.m. with Mass on the island. The main celebrant will be Fr. Thomas O’Keefe, S.J., Jesuit Provincial for the East Coast of the United States. The concelebrant will be Fr. Thomas Clifford, S.J., from Chapel Point. Students from Father Andrew White School in Leonardtown will serve as the choir and cantors. The official Maryland Day ceremony begins at 2pm with keynote speaker Dr. Julia King, an expert on 19th century Maryland and professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The ceremony will include Commissioner President Randy Guy, the visiting Jesuits, the Piscataway Tribal Leader Francis Gray and the president of the Virginia Chapter of the First Families of Maryland. The ceremony will feature an interpreter portraying Father Andrew White who makes the annual presentation of gifts. The replica of the 17th century iron cross initially erected on the island by the settlers will be on exhibit. March 25, 10am-5pm, St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum

Another Historic Birthday Historic Inns of Annapolis Celebrate 250 Years BY STEVE ADAMS

n a city as historic as Annapolis, structures celebrating notable anniversaries are as common as colonially clad tour guides and Maryland state flags bearing the Calvert and Crossland family coat of arms. The Maryland State House, for example, recently eclipsed 240 years of age, while the United States Naval Academy hit its 175th in 2020. Much rarer, however, are businesses that hit the century—or, for that matter, multi-century— mark. But Historic Inns of Annapolis has, and is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year—meaning that, YES, it was founded in an awe-inspiring, pre-independence 1772: the year that Thomas Hyde, a well-known Annapolis merchant, acquired a long-term lease on a lot at the top of Main Street and built the front portion of what is now the Maryland Inn. The Historic Inns of Annapolis have had a longtime impact on local tourism and commerce. “Historic Inns of Annap-

olis has done a stellar job of maintaining three striking 18th-century properties that grace the streets of historic downtown Annapolis,” says Kristen Pironis, executive director of Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. “Their consistent level of hospitality has become synonymous with the gracious welcome visitors to Annapolis have come to expect from Maryland’s capital city.” If only those walls could talk. The 250th highlights the Inns’ place in the history of not only Annapolis but also the country–and the group will be offering the public plenty of opportunities to learn more with special events being held at the Maryland Inn and the Governor Calvert. “Obviously over the 250 years there have been multiple owners and uses of the Maryland Inn and our other two buildings … but what hasn’t changed is their place in the history of Annapolis and even America,” says Director of Sales & Marketing Michelle Vellon. “We also know how much people love taking a step back in time, especially when visiting or living in a state and town that has been around since the start, so we want to help both guests and the public do that through our properties during

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such a special year.” The inns will be marking the milestone by offering deals to guests, such as a discount up to 17.72 percent when staying at one of its three properties— the Maryland Inn, the Governor Calvert House, and the Johnson House—and the Forefathers Anniversary Special, CONTINUED O

Get your friends and family together for a fun time with great food in Annapolis. Participating Annapolis restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for you to enjoy. You can indulge in a two-course breakfast, two-course lunch, or three-course dinner. Some restaurants even have bonus specials! This year select locations will be offering restaurant week carry-out deals so whether you are ready to dine out or carry out we have you covered.

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list, Historic Inns’ VIP clients will be invited to dine on delectable farm-to-table eats and imbibe signature historical drinks at the Calvert House on one celebratory night in June. However, the hoi polloi will also be able to enjoy some of these new drinks that night at the Drummer’s Lot Pub, where drummer William Butterfield conveyed the news of the day to the people of Annapolis through a variety of complex drum beats.

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including food, beverage and room discounts for group events and bookings. Here’s a quick look at their upcoming special events this year:

Maryland Inn Open House Friday, March 25 Beginning on Maryland Day, the Maryland Inn welcomes spring and celebrates the state by opening its doors for tours of the areas “where our forefathers have been” – including the new King of France Tavern, which has already reopened as a private event space available for booking, and the entrance to the historical tunnel that leads from it to the State House. “We are still working on the details, but the goal of the open house is to give people a glimpse of parts of the Maryland Inn that hold so much history but remain off limits except to hotel guests,” said Vellon. “We want to give people the chance to the see the Victorian details on the main lobby level and the more “colonial” feel of the basement level. And who wouldn’t want to see the former entrance to a tunnel that was used by some of Annapolis’ and the country’s leaders and founding fathers a couple centuries ago?” Tours are free and will be offered throughout the weekend, but visitors will need to call ahead to make reservations: 410-263-2641.

250th Anniversary Gala September 7, The Governor Calvert House

FOR A BIT MORE GOVERNOR CALVERT HOUSE HISTORY…

OOK THROUGH A transparent floor at the 1720s-era bricks that were part of a highly-innovative hypocaust (a hollow space under the floor of building into which hot air was sent for heating) for the Calvert family greenhouse—a structure filled with exotic plants, such as orange and lemon trees, that not only expressed wealth but also the knowledge of natural law through the control of water, heat, and light required by horticulture. Visitors will also be able to read about and view artifacts discovered during an excavation of the hypocaust room– papers, eggshells, jewelry, wooden toys, shoe buckles, and fine tea ware— led by Archaeology in Annapolis co-director Anne Yentsch, hotel owner Paul Pearson, and Historic Annapolis Foundation founder St. Clair Wright in 1982, 1983, and 1984.

Wedding Fair Sunday, March 27, noon-3pm, The Governor Calvert House

Miss Peg’s Parlor Unveiling April (Date TBD), The Governor Calvert House

Returning after being canceled in previous years due to COVID, “the only Downtown Annapolis bridal show” will give attendees the opportunity to meet and receive expert advice from a wide array of local wedding vendors and planners, win prizes, and sample cakes and gourmet food inside “the most popular wedding venue in Annapolis.” Vellon calls the show “the place to find the ideas, décor, and extraordinary food options that will allow you to create a unique wedding experience amid the charming backdrop of downtown Annapolis history,” Vendors currently includes Blue Crab Cupcakes, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Varuna Aveda Salon, Fantastic Flowers, My Flower Box, Fabrication Events, Rentals to Remember, Bay Strings, C and J Entertainment, Crow Entertainment, Editing Life Videography, Hamilton Photography, Kate Fine Art, Cink Art, and Travel Bug (just to name a few).

Though final details are still in the works, next month Historic Inns staff and Remington Hotels management will unveil a plaque and deliver remarks dedicating the Calvert House Parlor to Ms. Peg, the inns’ longest-serving employee, and reopen its doors under its new name, “Miss Peg’s Parlor” in honor of her 50 years of service. Known as “the grand dame of Maryland hospitality” (by hospitality industry peers and organizations), the “hostess of Annapolis” (by many guests, but especially by Naval Academy parents and alumni), and “House Mother” (by legislators and their staff), Peg “Ms. Peg” Bednarsky began her career as a temporary desk clerk and switchboard operator at the Maryland Inn in 1969. She rose through the ranks to quickly become the innkeeper of all three properties in 1975, and distinguished herself by treating one-time guests and drop-in tourists just as well as longtime legislators, many of whom slept most weeknights of the 90-day legislative session at the hotels. Doing so on a daily basis, 24/7/365, led to Bednarsky receiving a host of professional awards and accolades throughout her career—including

Purchase tickets for $15 in advance at historicinnsweddingfair.eventbrite.com, or at the door for $18.

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being named the Tourism Person of the Year by the Maryland Tourism Council and the Innkeeper/Manager of the Year twice by the Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association and receiving a lifetime achievement award for her “long-term extraordinary service and dedication to the lodging and tourism industry.” Bednarsky retired in July 2019 and died Jan. 7, 2022, just a few months too soon to see the parlor renamed in her honor. “Ms. Peg was a wonder to watch with people,” said Vellon. “Her ability to greet people and act like she knew exactly who they all were and instantly make them feel at home is something you don’t see in hospitality much anymore. So all of my favorite stories about the inns involve Ms. Peg’s interactions with governors and legislators and guests.” “So, with all that in mind, upon Ms. Peg’s retirement we decided that it would be incredibly fitting to have the first room that guests and employees see be named after the person who greeted thousands of guests in a manner that’s become synonymous with the hotel.”

Chef’s Table June 23, The Governor Calvert House For those lucky enough to be on the

Another invite-only event, this blacktie gala will feature dinner, drinks, and dancing plus the presentation of proclamations from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Historic Hotels of America to celebrate HIA’s big year.

Chef’s Table Dinner & Ghost Tour October 20, The King of France Tavern at The Maryland Inn Timed with the approach of both cooler temps and Halloween, Supper & Spook Night will offer the public the opportunity to dine off of a historical dinner menu in the newly-remodeled King of France Tavern, an historic spot where Annapolitans were the first to hear of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris which, as any good history student will remember, officially ended the Revolutionary War in 1784, and would later listen to great jazz music from the likes of Charlie Byrd in the 1970s. Stay for ghost stories delivered by an expert guide while walking the cobblestone streets of Annapolis by candlelight.

Historic Inns Holiday Market Thursdays in December, The Maryland Inn HIA will end its yearlong celebration by participating in one of Annapolis’s favorite modern traditions, Midnight Madness. Held on the three nights of the annual late-night shopping event, The Maryland Inn Holiday Market will offer the public the opportunity to purchase gifts from local artists and craftsmen, sample cocktails at the Drummer’s Lot, and, of course, take a picture with Santa. “Being here as long as we have been, we’re a part of not only Annapolis’s history but so many individual’s history,” says Vellon. “Over the years I have talked to countless people who remember coming here as kids, attending their USNA Dining Out here, having their wedding or rehearsal dinner at the Maryland Inn or Calvert House, or staying here on their wedding night. We know that for many people we’re not just a hotel, but a home away from home, and that’s something really special, something we don’t take for granted. And 2022 is all about celebrating that.” p

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THURSDAY MARCH 24

Green Drinks Annapolis Join Annapolis Green for networking and drinks, including wine tastings from the Maryland Wineries Association, beer from RAR Brewing, and treats from Bread and Butter Kitchen. 5:30-7:30pm, Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, $10 suggested donation: annapolisgreen.com.

Mar. 26: OtterMania

Music by Kurt Gibbons 6-9pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

Music by Jason Bishop 6-10pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

Women in Space Join local solar system ambassador Daryl Cooke as she discusses the accomplishments and contributions of women in the space program (kids and teens). 6:30pm, Broadneck Library: aacpl.net.

Colonial Cocktails Explore A Pleasant and Grateful Sort of Punch and Usquebaugh, a spiced whiskey (ages 21+). 6:30-7:30pm, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $33 w/discounts, RSVP: historiclondontown.org.

Marine Museum, Solomons, $25 w/discounts: bit.ly/MaritimeConcerts.

Arrow Making

Conversation with Ukrainians

Learn to turn natural materials such as feathers, pine pitch, and sinew into beautiful and practical arrows (ages 13+). 6:30-9pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $20 w/discounts, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Join a University of Maryland doctorate student and a post-doctoral associate from Ukraine as they share about the history, culture, and current conflict in the country. 7-8:30pm, RSVP for link: aacpl.net.

Music by Hyland Brothers

Music by Seamus Kelleher

6:30-9:30pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com. MARCH 24 THRU APRIL 2

Agnes of God

Court-appointed psychiatrist Martha Livingstone is tasked with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn. Livingstone’s suspicions deepen as the mother superior keeps the young nun from the doctor. Streaming options available. ThFSa 8pm, Su 2pm, The Colonial Players Theater, Annapolis, $23 w/discounts, RSVP: thecolonialplayers.org. FRIDAY MARCH 25

Maritime Performance Series Claude Bourbon performs an eclectic mix of guitar music including blues, Spanish and Middle Eastern stylings. Doors open 6pm, concert 7pm, Calvert

Deale Dash

Baysox FunFest

Run a 5K or the one-mile Fun Run. Check in begins 7:30am, Deale Elementary School, 5K $25, Fun Run $15, RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/ 200335051382039

Families enjoy free rides and games in the kids park, meet the mascots, tour the field, walk the warning track and more. 10am-1:30pm, Prince George’s Stadium, Bowie: Baysox.com.

Egg Decorating Workshop

Davidsonville Green Expo

7-10pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

Create your own heirloom quality, hand-decorated eggs inspired by the designs of Wedgewood and other European designers of fine China. 9am-noon, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $30, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Music by Peter James

Residential Paper Shredding

7-11pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

9am-1pm, Appeal Landfill, Lusby: 410-326-0210.

Meet vendors and exhibitors who offer sustainable choices and information about environmentally friendly products, lawn and garden techniques, agricultural practices, energy use, recycling, transportation options, and land use and conservation. 10am-3pm, Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, free: homesteadgardens.com.

Music by Kurt Gibbons

Potato Planting

7-11pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

Volunteers (ages 5+) needed to help with the Growing for Good program, which raises produce for local food pantries. (Also April 2). 9am-12:30pm, Historic Sotterley, Hollywood, RSVP: Sotterley.org.

Music by Three of a Kind 8:30-11:30pm, The Irish Pub Next Door, Pasadena, Facebook @irishpubnextdoor. SATURDAY MARCH 26

JPPM & Calvert Hospice 5K Fun Run/Walk Run or walk through the museum grounds to support Calvert Hospice. 7am, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $35 w/discounts, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Interactive Nature Hikes Take a short stroll of Forest Trail and learn about the history of North Tract, the role and importance of pollinators, ecology and biodiversity within a forest habitat (ages 10+). 10-11:30am & noon1:30pm, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.

OtterMania Visit with the museum’s favorite mammal and enjoy otter-related activities at learning stations, make a craft, meet the mascot at the Corbin Nature Pavilion, visit the live otters Chumley, Calvert, and Chessie Grace; plus free otter mug with purchases (over $40) in museum store. 10am-4pm, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, $9 w/discounts: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Garden Smarter Learn what plants are beneficial and non-invasive. 10:30-11:30am, Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, RSVP: calvertlibrary.info. Continued on next page

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BAY PLANNER St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Annapolis: stmartinsannapolis.org. Mar. 27: Owl Prowl

Sing the Bay Fantastic Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante take viewers on a musical cruise around the Bay via a virtual concert (Zoom and YouTube). 4-6pm: http://maritimefolknet.org/ janiemeneely/

Music by Ben H 4-7pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

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Owl Prowl Explore the park in search of nocturnal birds and animals; dress for weather, bring flashlights. 7:30-8:30pm, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, RSVP: rpover11@aacounty.org.

Freedom Hill Tack Sale Support the horse rescue by shopping gently used saddles, bits, riddles, buckets and more. Noon-3pm, Freedom Hill Horse Rescue, Owings: freedomhillhorserescue.com.

Mindful Nature Mandalas Create a collective nature mandala using materials collected on a mindful hike. 1-2:30pm, South River Farm Park, Edgewater, RSVP: 410-222-1978.

All Together Now Concert

noon, concert 2pm, Calvert Elks #2620, Prince Frederick, $20 w/discounts: bluegrasscomeback.webador.com.

Music by Peter James 3-7pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

Organ Recital The Annapolis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists invites you to experience the beauty of the church’s three-manual, 37-rank M. P. Moller pipe organ. Reception to follow. 4-5pm,

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KIDS Storytime Outside Bring a blanket and join the library for stories, songs and fun outdoors. 11-11:45am, Fairview Library, Owings, RSVP: CalvertLibrary.info. TUESDAY MARCH 29

Music by Dana B 6-9pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra joins the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts to perform works by Coleridge-Taylor, Copland, and more, plus the winners of the Young Artists Competition. 7:30pm, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $25 w/discounts: marylandhall.org.

Hear the Collegium Musicale perform the U.S. premiere of For Ukraine; conductor Endrik Üksvärav served as the conductor of the Estonian Song Festival directing a choir of 20,000 singers to an audience of more than 60,000; presented by World Artists Experience. 7-8:30pm, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Arnold, free: worldartists.org.

Create a Homegrown Park Learn about creating a Homegrown National Park with Master Naturalist and Watershed Steward Alison Milligan. 7-8:30pm, Broadneck Library, RSVP: aacpl.net. WEDNESDAY MARCH 30

Homeschool Day The Calvert Marine Museum joins Annmarie Sculpture Garden for a day of activities for homeschoolers at both sites. Come measure, graph, estimate and calculate through history and nature and enjoy a picnic lunch at either location. 10am-1pm, Annmarie Garden, Solomons, $5: annmariegarden.org; noon3pm, Calvert Marine Museum, $9 w/ discounts: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

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KIDS Little Minnows Preschoolers (ages 3-5yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme of food chains. 10:15am & 11:15am, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, free w/ admission: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

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Cybil Preston, chief apiary inspector for the Dept. of Agriculture, talks about the pests, diseases and struggles of the European honey bee. 6:15pm, RSVP for Zoom link: annapoliscafesci@gmail.com

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Bridal Expo Meet with caterers, bakeries, photographers, florists, and all types of wedding vendors. 11am-3pm, Blue Heron Center, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, RSVP: qwpreservations@aacounty.org.

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Mar. 29: Estonian Choir Performs

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Annapolis Film Festival The 10th anniversary event kicks off opening night with To Olivia. 7:159:30pm, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $53.59, tickets and full festival schedule: annapolisfilmfestival.com. p

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BY JIM REITER

Ashleigh Bayer as Agnes. Photos: The Colonial Players

Laura Gayvert as Martha Livingstone.

of hypnotic hysteria at times bulldoze through lines we need to hear; and while Livingstone’s level-headed demeanor is usually appropriate, some of her lines are clearly meant to be delivered with a fierceness that at least matches Miriam’s. And, just to be ultra picky, at the very close of the show, after a deeply emotional scene is followed by Gayvert’s beautifully rendered final words to the audience, the lights go out quickly and almost as quickly come back up again, with music, for the cast’s bows. Why not let the dark, and the quiet, linger for just a few seconds? We, the audience, have just experienced something powerful and visceral. Give us a moment to let what we’ve seen and felt, sink in. Again, like the script, these tiny flaws are trampled by the overall excellence of the production. Colonial Players’ Agnes of God doesn’t offer answers to the science or faith debate, but thanks to three riveting performances, the questions are more than enough. p About two hours including one intermission; ThFSa 8pm, SaSu 2pm, through April 2. Tickets $23-$18, general admission only; masks must be worn. Call 410-268-7373 or visit thecolonialplayers.org.

Mary MacLeod as Mother Miriam.

Agnes of God at Colonial Players

lurring the lines between fact and fiction is a scenario that feels quite familiar in present-day. One is reminded of that dispute while watching the science vs. religion debate at the heart of Agnes of God, the current offering at Colonial Players in downtown Annapolis. Perhaps a more accurate term would be science vs. faith. Because John Pielmeier’s intense drama, which hit Broadway in 1982 and was adapted into a 1985 movie, squarely pits fact against belief, yet both sides preserve hope. Sister Agnes, a young novice nun with a horrific past, proclaims she had an immaculate conception when her newborn baby is discovered dead in a trash can in her room at the convent. She claims the birth was a miracle, but doesn’t know how the baby died. A court appoints psychoanalyst Martha Livingstone, a lapsed Catholic, to determine Agnes’s sanity for trial. Livingstone locks horns with Miriam, Agnes’s Mother Superior, who fiercely defends her charge’s innocence, saying Agnes grew up too shielded to even

know what pregnancy is or how it happens. Miriam challenges Livingstone’s assertions that only science and fact matter. The few flaws in Pielmeier’s script (would Miriam really believe that the court might return Agnes to the convent after such a crime?) fade fast as a trio of fine performances brings the story to life. Laura Gayvert as Livingstone and Mary MacLeod as Mother Miriam bring their characters’ science vs. faith tussles to life. Both Gayvert and MacLeod have long acting resumes and that experience is on display here. Both firmly establish their character’s positions, allowing the verbal fisticuffs to fly believably back and forth. Yet each allows us to see the touch of doubt that also lies behind their character’s arguments, showing us why they may not be as entrenched in their positions as they would have each other believe. Could it be they have more in common than they’d like to believe?

As the timid and naive Agnes, newcomer Ashleigh Bayer in her first stage performance is at once measured yet moving, subtle yet animated. Her face, eyes closed and angelic as she sings (quite beautifully) parts of the Catholic Mass in Latin, becomes a font of love as she insists it was God’s baby. When Livingstone hypnotizes Agnes, her horrible secrets tumble out in hysteria as if happening right in front of us. Agnes’s physical and emotional pain are so palpable it seems we in the audience aren’t just watching but also feeling. And it hurts. Director Jeff Sprague’s staging appropriately keeps the action front and center within Colonial’s in-the-round setting, and his direction ensures that the pace remains crisp. And while one aspect of Terry Averill’s set design may seem curious at first—it evokes rigging on a ship—just look up, and the thorny symbolism will be bared. Brilliant. As is Eric Hufford’s lighting and Robin Schwartz’s sound design, both of which effectively set the proper moods for this evocative production. Like Pielmeier’s script, the production has its minor flaws: Agnes’s bouts

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Regina Hall and Amber Gray star in Master. Photo: Amazon Studios © Amazon Content Services LLC.

Master

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ncaster is a university with a long tradition of excellence. Graduates have become senators, presidents, and the influential. But one thing Ancaster can’t boast is diversity. Though the university is as old as America, there’s only one Black tenured professor on staff and eight members of the Black Student Union. But Gail (Regina Hall: Nine Perfect Strangers) and Jasmine (Zoe Renee: Prom) are hoping to make great changes during their time at Ancaster. Gail is the first tenured Black professor and has just been elected Master of the students (essentially the dean). She hopes to make the college a more inclusive place and bring in fresh blood to both staff and the student body. Jasmine was the valedictorian of her high school and is ready to make great strides as part of the freshman class. Though her roommate is a walking micro-aggression who tries to frighten her with a tale about a witch who preys upon minority students, Jas-

mine is determined to succeed. But when strange events haunt both women, they question whether the storied institution they dreamed of joining is ready to welcome them. Part supernatural horror, part satirical campus drama—and all pessimism—Master is a frustrating case of too many ideas and not enough resolution. The film aspires to Get Out and Candyman-level commentary on racial inequalities in academic circles, but writer/director Mariama Diallo’s feature debut isn’t focused enough to make incisive observations. Diallo works best when picking apart the daily annoyances both Gail and Jasmine face. Gail must brave a tenure board where her every thought is challenged by one colleague desperate to “keep out unqualified people” and affirmed by another who condescendingly “sees and appreciates Gail’s unique perspective”. She can’t win. Even in her home, which is given to all Ancaster’s Masters, she is tormented by the idea that her place in the home is in the servant’s quarters, not the main bedroom. A small bell keeps ringing, a bell the colonial masters used to call for their slaves. Gail flinches every time she hears it. There’s also a rot in the house that Gail can’t expel. Around every corner, in every drawer and secret place, Gail encounters maggots and more

If you ever struggled with finding a place for yourself in an institution that wasn’t built for you, Master might hit some familiar notes.

evidence that her home, and perhaps Ancaster in general, are rotten to the core. Jasmine is facing her own set of problems from unnecessarily harsh grades from teachers to a roommate who allows her guests to lounge atop Jasmine’s bed without permission. She’s haunted by the fabled Ancaster

witch, who seems set on killing her. This seemingly unnecessary storyline takes time away from what works best, Gail and Jasmine’s frustrations at a system built to keep them out. But while there’s plenty to mine from these stories, Diallo doesn’t seem to reach any resolutions. The witch storyline in general is bizarre; even as a metaphor, it’s a distraction. There are a few legitimately creepy shots of the witch’s white hands clawing at Jasmine, but the threat of her seems rather abstract when there are actual hate crimes occurring in the film. Worse, the characters are thin— neither Gail nor Jasmine seem like real, complex people and we get little context as to why they do the things they do. It’s frustrating since there’s a wealth of material in the ideas that Diallo brings up. We never really get to know Gail or Jasmine, because they’re ciphers, just a vehicle for the points Diallo wants to make. And that’s a shame because Diallo has some excellent ideas about the problems that lurk in the dark corners of storied collegiate institutions. If you ever struggled with finding a place for yourself in an institution that wasn’t built for you, Master might hit some familiar notes. But in a movie so grounded in reality, the supernatural storylines seem like odd distractions. Fair Horror * R * 98 mins.

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This photo was taken from the kitchen window of a woman who was lucky enough to have an eagle nesting behind her home.

Eagle Nesting Time

t is kind of fun to watch animals through spy cams. Last week, I searched online and found over 12 nesting cameras available to watch. Several bird cams revealed adult bald eagles completely covered in snow while sitting on eggs. Eagles are one of the few North Amer-

ican birds that nest in the winter (great horned owls are another example of winter nesters). It is not uncommon for an eagle to need to hunker down in the nest while it snows or freezing rain falls. The eagle’s resilience is amazing. But why start a bird family in the harsh winter?

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pring has sprung everywhere. Most people’s yards already have a few blooming daffodils and maybe some forsythia. I like to push the envelope to have the earliest blooming plants in the spring and the latest blooming plants in the fall. This way, winter doesn’t seem to be so long. A few hardy herbs are among the first plants to emerge in early spring. This time of year you can harvest chervil, parsley, rosemary and chives. If you chop this blend very fine, it’s great to sprinkle on eggs, omelets, or salad. Chervil is a shade-loving hardy annual with a delicate anise parsley flavor. It re-seeds itself in the fall and is one of the first to come up in the spring. Parsley is a biennial and can survive the winter. When we have a harsh winter like this year, the above ground foliage might die back, but it will emerge with the first mild days. You can harvest its leaves until midsummer, then it will flower and go to seed. It’s best to treat parsley like an annual and plant it every year so that you don’t run out mid-season. The hardiest varieties of rosemary are ARP and Gorizia and can survive a winter like the one we just had. Onion chives are also early to come up. It’s great to be able to pick some fresh chives to sprinkle on sour cream and potatoes. Many different types of bulbs are popping up everywhere. Daffodils can be found in all stages of spring. They are not eaten by voles like tulips and naturalize beautifully. One of the first bulbs to flower is the tete-a-tete, a miniature

Snowdrops and hellebores.

yellow daffodil. They only grow about 6 inches tall and are great tucked into the edges of stepping stones or rock edges. Another early bulb to surface is snowdrop, which usually starts making itself evident around the end of February. Snowdrops are not bothered by snow or ice. They naturalize easily and can be dug up after flowering and replanted to other parts of your garden. There are double-flowering varieties and they have a wonderful sweet scent. You may see purple, pink, or yellow crocus popping up now. Hellebores start blooming in February and can be found in many colors from white to pink and burgundy. They are deer resistant since they are toxic. As far as early bushes, camellias are the queens of early spring, in shades from white to pink to red. Another early spring bloomer is the old-fashioned spiraea ‘Bridal Wreath’ with small clusters of bright white flowers. What’s blooming in your early spring garden? p

There are two reasons for the cold start. One is that from the time an eagle egg is laid to the time the young eaglets leave the nest is about 116 days. The fledged eagles learn to hunt when there is still plenty of fish to catch. If the eagles started nesting in May, then fledging would be in midto late-September and the cold fall weather chases fish deeper—the young would not have enough time to become versatile hunters. The second reason for nesting in the winter is that by the time the young need larger amounts of food, the spring fish and duck migrations have started, so finding food is easier. The Raptor Resource Project lists the approximate dates of egg laying for each state in the U.S. Florida eagles have the earliest nesting date, starting in October. In our area, egg laying begins in early January. In Maine, it’s late January. Only in Alaska does egg laying start in early April. Interestingly, several salmon runs occur in late September and the fish are still around into October. The winter nesting is hard on the female as she spends the most time incubating the eggs. It takes 35 days of incubation for the eggs to hatch, which means the male has to be very attentive to the needs of the brooding female. Eagles have loud shrill voices and when the mother is hungry or wants to leave the nest, she lets everyone know. The young birds also have a tough

start. Eagles typically lay two eggs but up to five eggs have been reported. When there are three or more eggs the last one hatched becomes the runt and gets picked on. Sometimes they die from parental neglect or sibling trauma. Usually, only the first two hatched do well. However, that is not always the case. Last year, one of the eagle pairs at Blackwater National Wildlife Sanctuary hatched four eggs and successfully raised all four eaglets. That eagle pair has the largest nest in the park and as the young grew, it became very crowded. The young birds could be seen standing around the rim of the nest, trying to make room. The parents were very busy feeding them, too. As the young learn how to fly, the parents will continue to feed them and use the nest as a feeding base. Later, the adults will allow the young to steal food from them and eventually refuse to feed them. They are then on their own. Eagles are easily stressed by human encroachment and do not usually nest near areas with high human activity. It is best to give nesting eagles a wide berth because a stressed eagle parent has been known to abandon an egg. Our local eagles are not known to migrate but will travel for special food sources. I would like to know if our South River bald eagles are part of the masses of one hundred-plus birds that show up to the Conowingo Dam for fish migrations. If you know the answer, please reach out. p

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I used to boat the larger specimens. Losing a 12-incher at the gunnel is an event that can haunt someone for the whole of a season. A big perch does not ever swim gently to hand and this fellow was really making a point of it. White perch grow slowly and a big one can be easily over 10 years old, plenty of time to master

I’ve long considered this perch one of the true sporting treasures of the Tidewater. some pretty clever tricks. But when it sighted my boat the argument got downright dirty. Charging me the last 10 feet, the rascal sounded to the very bottom then ran under my skiff completely to the other side, taking gobs of mono against the drag. Plunging my rod tip into the water, I tried to keep my line from touching the hull. It wouldn’t take a lot of friction to snap the thin, and sorely stretched, 4-pound filament. Already, I regretted not spooling a fresher supply earlier that week. As if sensing my fear, I heard the water froth noisily somewhere behind me as the fiend tried to bring my line up against the skiff’s bottom. I pushed my rod tip as deep as I could manage. Finally giving up on that tactic, it took off again on yet another run as I slowly worked my way to the bow, freed the line from underneath, and finally lifted my rod and leaned into the fish. I was rewarded by this devil heading back toward my lower unit.

Stumbling across the deck I headed it off and put as much pressure as I dared to discourage that course of action. The fish must have finally gotten tired because it altered its course back toward open water. That was fine by me; I waited patiently, kept a nice bend in my rod and with a light touch, slowly and inexorably worked it closer. At the net the fish was on its side, exhausted and barely resisting. The only problem with big white perch is that there are relatively few of them these days so I try to let some of the lunkers go. But I was fishing for the evening’s table and, as much as I had admired this fellow’s kung fu, I dropped the thick, black-backed scrapper into the ice chest with three other (smaller) fish previously caught. Two more nice-sized perch would be just enough for a dinner fry for my wife and I. White perch are currently still the most numerous fish in the whole of the Chesapeake, they are also delicious and hence the most harvested both by man and nature. A favorite of blue heron, osprey, bald eagles, otters, rockfish, bluefish, catfish, sea trout, and fellow anglers of all stripes that are looking for a tasty meal. Commercial netters, however, traditionally have taken the lion’s share of the yearly harvests with the sole DNR restriction being an 8-inch minimum size. A white perch can potentially grow to 19 inches and live up to 17 years but everyone hereabouts knows that a 10-inch white perch is becoming ever more scarce with a 12-incher being a once or twice a season experience. It might be prudent for the state to provide a bit more protection for this valuable estuary asset to insure its population health and perhaps even boost the average size. There are, after all, over 300,000 recreational anglers in Maryland that would appreciate it. p

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Some romantic relationships are full of drama and strife, so maybe Sandra, 28, of Budapest, Hungary, has come up with a better model. According to Oddity Central, Sandra has fallen for Luffancs, a plastic model of an airplane. After breaking up with her latest human boyfriend in January, Sandra bought Luffancs for $660 and fell madly in love. “I don’t know why I love him, I just love him,” she said. Sandra works in the aviation industry and is around airplanes every day, but says she will never cheat on Luffancs. In fact, she doesn’t know if she’ll ever date another human being. “Planes are more reliable as partners,” she said.

Unclear on the Concept

When Bshar Ahmed, 30, of Youngstown, Ohio, was arrested on March 7, he told police that he was selling marijuana from the gas station where he was working the midnight shift because he just got out of prison and he needs the money, WKBN-TV reported. The owner of the station called officers about Ahmed and produced a bag, which Ahmed admitted was his, that contained bags of weed and a loaded .38-caliber semiautomatic handgun, along with suspected methamphetamine, crack cocaine, indeterminate pills and over $1,000 in cash. Ahmed’s previous convictions bar him from possessing a firearm.

The Neighbors

When ya gotta go ... At 4:40 p.m. on March 4, Kenneth Clark Carlyle, 64, walked up his neighbor’s driveway in his birthday suit and relieved himself, No. 2 style, on the neighbor’s glass patio table, The Smoking Gun reported. The whole thing was caught on not one, but two “separate angles of the victim’s home security video footage,” the police report noted. Clearwater, Florida, officers arrived at Carlyle’s RV camper, where they spoke to him “through the door ... and he was still visibly naked and highly uncooperative.” The bond on this incident is $250, but he was already in trouble from a December infraction, so he remains in the pokey.

Unexpected Trip

Three Michigan men ice fishing in a homemade shanty on Saginaw Bay on March 6 went for the ride of their lives as winds nearing 50 mph pushed their structure about a mile across the ice, the Associated Press reported. The men had spent the night before in the shanty and were aware that a storm was approaching, but thought they could ride it out. But the next morning, someone onshore saw one of them struggling with the hut as it scooted over the ice. It eventually ended up about 1.5 miles offshore before deputies arrived; the men were able to return to shore without rescue equipment and were unharmed.

Surprise!

As construction crews worked to remodel the Henry J. Kaiser Conven-

tion Center in Oakland, California, on March 9, they made an alarming discovery, NBC News reported. The building, which has been out of use since 2005, was the final resting place for “an unidentified, decayed body,” said Lt. Ray Kelly of the Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office. “We found remains best described as mummified,” he said. “The conditions in the walls were such that the body was preserved in good condition.” He said authorities will obtain fingerprints to try to identify the deceased. “Any theory is possible,” Kelly said, “... from someone who got in behind the wall and became trapped ... to someone put the person there.”

It’s a Head-Scratcher

On March 3 in a quiet Denver neighborhood, someone broke into a box truck parked along a street and stole a box marked “Science Care,” KDVR-TV reported. Inside the box were a number of human heads that were being transported for use in medical research. The thieves also stole a dolly. Isaac Fields, who lives nearby, was perplexed: Why was the truck parked in his neighborhood? Where was the driver? Why would someone steal human remains? Police wouldn’t provide many details because the case is still open.

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Yes, this item is about clowns. Or at least circuses. Or circus train cars. In Nash County, North Carolina, nine railroad cars from the 1960s Barnum & Bailey circus that had been abandoned in the woods caught fire on March 10, WRAL-TV reported. The cars were just outside the city limits of Spring Hope, where they were stored after the North Carolina Department of Transportation bought them in 2017, hoping to refurbish them for passenger service. Later they were put up for auction, but more recently the cars were a popular destination for urban explorers and people seeking shelter. At least four of the cars appeared to be badly damaged by the fire; the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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