What does it mean to be a non-native species? What are native and pioneering plants? Understand the benefits that plants have in shaping our environment and the drawbacks some plants pose. Students work together to learn how plant communities interact within our environment. Field techniques are explored to identify and survey plant biodiversity and why...
On Wednesday mornings in July, Miss Sue Capp reads a story, followed by a fun craft project and snack. If the weather is nice, we may also go outside on the Havre de Grace Promenade to get some fresh air. This is a great way to keep kids learning this summer! This is a FREE...
Award winning artist and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Craig “Jake” Jachens, lives in Havre de Grace, Maryland and works at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Following in the footsteps of his Grandfather and Father, who were both nationally celebrated photographers, Jake has continued their work for over 40 years capturing images of all types from his extensive...
Students learn the conditions needed for plants to grow, and how plants are dependent upon pollinators to reproduce. They visit several types of pollinator habitats, look for diversity and abundance of pollinators, and learn to identify which pollinators pollinate which plants here in Havre de Grace. Students learn how seeds are dispersed by insects, animals,...
Join us for a concert. $10 per person at the door. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Rough as a riot, soft as sea spray, international duo Janie Meneely and Robvan Sante bring a breath of salt air to the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum this June. Their collaborative effort is marked by evocative instrumentals, strong...
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the artists who created the powerful original artwork in the Underground Railroad Exhibit. Leslie Kaufman, art curator and president of Philadelphia Sculptors, will illuminate the process of selecting artists, their personal connections to the subject matter, and the special creative techniques they used. Art is a critical part...
Students investigate what makes birds different from other animals, and why they are so special. Students learn how to use both their sight and hearing to identify common birds of the Chesapeake Bay, and how to use tools like binoculars and identification guides to do so. Students will leave this course as competent and curious...
Curator Juliette Moore will discuss the legal battle over the “ownership” of an African-American woman from the Darlington area of Harford County, which was one of the precursors to the Civil War. She will also discuss the Bounty Hunters, bloodhounds and extortion exhibited. This is a free lecture! Don’t miss out on learning about this...
Join us for a lecture and discussion of our recently installed, permanent exhibit on the Underground Railroad in the greater Upper Chesapeake Bay region. Our museum President, Bruce Russell, curated this exhibit and will discuss our research behind each story showcased, and our overall approach in presenting these stories. This lecture is FREE and available...
Join our Environmental Center Director, Meredith Maloney, as she teaches us all about our Bay’s tiniest and mightiest water filters, MUSSELS. Learn not only what they are but why they are important and how our Conowingo Dam has affected our mightiest filters. This is a FREE lecture and is open to all who wish to...
Join us Friday, May 27th at 7pm for a reception and debut of the pieces created by select artists during our 16th Annual Secret Garden Tour. This event is FREE and available to all.
Stephanie Noye, MS-4 permit coordinator with the city of Havre de Grace, joins us to talk about stormwater management practices and the importance of protecting the Bay. This is a FREE lecture and open to all who would like to attend. Please join us in learning not only about what stormwater is, why it's important...
This self-guided tour features a variety of pollinator-friendly gardens throughout Havre de Grace and along the Chesapeake. A few of the gardens also have apiaries. Plein air artists will be in some of the gardens capturing the views of the gardens. The tour is rain or shine. Tour goers will receive a brochure containing a...
The Annual Garden Mart & Plant Sale has become the most anticipated garden and craft event in the area, featuring native plants, perennials, herbs, annuals, and vegetables for sale, as well as nature-inspired artisans and craft vendors on site, with garden décor, kids' activities, food vendors, and more! The event will be located at the...
This self-guided tour features a variety of pollinator-friendly gardens throughout Havre de Grace and along the Chesapeake. A few of the gardens also have apiaries. Plein air artists will be in some of the gardens capturing the views of the gardens. The tour is rain or shine. Tour goers will receive a brochure containing a...
The Annual Garden Mart & Plant Sale has become the most anticipated garden and craft event in the area, featuring native plants, perennials, herbs, annuals, and vegetables for sale, as well as nature-inspired artisans and craft vendors on site, with garden décor, kids' activities, food vendors, and more! The event will be located at the...
Join the Havre de Grace Maritime museum and our Environmental Center Director, Meredith Maloney, as she explains the beautiful life cycle of one of our favorite pollinators - Monarch Butterflies!
Spring is finally here, and so are a lot of our favorite migratory birds. Join us on Friday, April 29th, at 5pm for a bird walk led by Master Naturalist and Professor Colleen Webster. We will look and listen for our returning feathered friends by the Bay. This event is FREE and available to all.
The exhibit "Up to Here" addresses the issue of climate change through art created by local artist Nic Galloro of Strawberry Lane Studio. The opening reception for the exhibit is on Fri., November 19th from 6-9pm, which coincides with the Havre de Grace Art Walk. Non-alcoholic beverages and refreshments will be served. All are welcome...
Join Prof. Colleen Webster for evening birding along the Havre de Grace Promenade and grounds of the Maritime Museum. Colleen is a local birder and English professor at Harford Community College. Meet in front of the museum at 5:00 PM. (There will be a limited number of binoculars available, but participants are encouraged to bring...
Native plant and mum sale, professional pumpkin carver, scarecrow and pumpkin contest, artisan and craft vendors. Live music, food trucks, and more.
The contest is open to individuals, families, groups, and businesses. Pre-registration is required by September 18th.
On Thursday mornings throughout the month of July, Miss Sue Capp will be holding a story time for kids in the museum's main gallery. Following the story, we usually work on a fun craft project and have a snack together in the Environmental Center. The first book that we will be reading on July 1st...
The Gardens de Grace Club is excited to once again host the Secret Garden Tour in Havre de Grace, MD, which supports the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. This is a self-guided tour of private gardens along the Chesapeake Bay and around historic Havre de Grace, on May 15th & 16th from 12 PM until...
Held on the lower level of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the grounds of Concord Point Lighthouse. Shop for native plants, perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more! There will be food trucks and entertainment during the event as well. Vendors and performers will be announced on the Maritime Museum's Facebook page...
The Gardens de Grace Club is excited to once again host the Secret Garden Tour in Havre de Grace, MD, which supports the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. This is a self-guided tour of private gardens along the Chesapeake Bay and around historic Havre de Grace, on May 15th & 16th from 12 PM until...
Held on the lower level of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the grounds of Concord Point Lighthouse. Shop for native plants, perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more! There will be food trucks and entertainment during the event as well. Vendors and performers will be announced on the Maritime Museum's Facebook page...
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