March Events
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Bound for the Promised Land: Portrait of an American Hero |
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park 3/12/2017 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: 4068 Golden Hill Road City: Church Creek County: Dorchester Description: Dr. Kate Clifford Larson, the visitor center's historical consultant, will present her book "Bound for the Promised Land: Portrait of an American Hero". Learn new information and hear about her research methods to uncover new facts. Dr. Larson will also be signing copies of her book. Cost: No cost Directions: From Annapolis/points North: Take US-50 East towards Cambridge. Turn right onto Church Creek Rd (Route 16). Turn left onto Golden Hill Rd (Route 335). Proceed approx. 4.5 miles and the visitor center will be on your right. From Ocean City/points South: Take US-50 West towards Cambridge. Turn left onto Church Creek Rd (Route 16). Turn left onto Golden Hill Rd (Route 335). Proceed approx. 4.5 miles and the visitor center will be on your right. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands Name: Angela Crenshaw Phone: 410-221-2290 Email: htursp.dnr@maryland.gov |
Conversations with a Ranger: Talking Tubman |
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park 3/12/2017 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: 4068 Golden Hill Road City: Church Creek County: Dorchester Description: Meet other guests and engage in a ranger-led conversation. Topics include why Araminta Ross changed her name to Harriet Tubman, what skills made her a successful Underground Railroad conductor and the importance of community to enslaved people. Cost: No cost Directions: From Annapolis/points North: Take US-50 East towards Cambridge. Turn right onto Church Creek Rd (Route 16). Turn left onto Golden Hill Rd (Route 335). Proceed approx. 4.5 miles and the visitor center will be on your right. From Ocean City/points South: Take US-50 West towards Cambridge. Turn left onto Church Creek Rd (Route 16). Turn left onto Golden Hill Rd (Route 335). Proceed approx. 4.5 miles and the visitor center will be on your right. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands Name: Angela Crenshaw Phone: 410-221-2290 Email: htursp.dnr@maryland.gov |
Explore Gunpowder! |
Gunpowder Falls State Park 3/12/2017 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Harford Road Parking Lot (13034 Harford Road, Hydes, MD 21082) City: Hydes County: Baltimore Description: Join park staff for a guided hike on a trail you may be unfamiliar with! We will be looking for the first signs of spring while we soak in the sunshine. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes. Meet at the parking lot on the Baltimore County side of Harford Road. All events subject to cancellation due to severe weather. Check our Twitter page for cancellation notices: twitter.com/GunpowderSP Cost: No Cost Directions: URL: http:// Name: Andrea Townsley-Sapp Phone: 443-252-1141 Email: andrea.townsley-sapp@maryland.gov |
Games Enslaved Children Played |
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park 3/12/2017 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: 4068 Golden Hill Road City: Church Creek County: Dorchester Description: Learn from park rangers the significance and history of games that enslaved children played and create your own piece of art to remember the park's inaugural weekend. Cost: No cost Directions: From Annapolis/points North: Take US-50 East towards Cambridge. Turn right onto Church Creek Rd (Route 16). Turn left onto Golden Hill Rd (Route 335). Proceed approx. 4.5 miles and the visitor center will be on your right. From Ocean City/points South: Take US-50 West towards Cambridge. Turn left onto Church Creek Rd (Route 16). Turn left onto Golden Hill Rd (Route 335). Proceed approx. 4.5 miles and the visitor center will be on your right. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands Name: Angela Crenshaw Phone: 410-221-2290 Email: htursp.dnr@maryland.gov |
CSI (Critter Scene Investigation) Nature for All |
Seneca Creek State Park 3/12/2017 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: 11950 Clopper Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20878 City: Gaithersburg County: Montgomery Description: How deep into the woods do you need to go to see signs of wildlife? You don’t! Join Seneca for an easy stroll around the lawn in search of animal signs. Who has been here? Why? This program is suitable for anyone who can walk or for a wheelchair on an uneven lawn. Meet at the park office. Cost: No Cost Directions: URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/seneca.aspx Name: Bethany Watts Phone: 410-924-2127 Email: bethany.watts@maryland.gov |