Blue Star Stories
Celebrating America’s 250th Blue Star Families
This event is open to the public and completely free.
Join us as we collect stories that honor those who serve, Veterans, and their loved ones.
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 10 AM - 1PM
Location: Starbucks, 122 Main St. Annapolis, MD. 21401
United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week
Honoring Graduation
This event is limited.
Honoring midshipmen for completion of four years at the Naval Academy, Commissioning Week offers great entertainment including Blue Angels, Color Parade, special award ceremonies, and musical performances.
Date: May 16 -23, 2026
Location: United States Naval Academy
National Memorial Day Parade
Celebrate Memorial Day in Washington D.C.
This event is open to the public and completely free.
Date: May 25, 2026
Time: 10 AM
Location: Constitution Ave. Washington D.C.
Prince George's 250 We The People Block Party
Celebrate America 250th Anniversary Event
This event is open to the public and completely free.
At the We the People Block Party, you will enjoy performances, live music, film screenings, panel discussions, activities, games, demonstrations, food and drink local to Prince George’s County and the DMV region!
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 11 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Bowie Center for Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Rd. Bowie, MD. 20715
Maryland Educators Event
Leadership, Legacy and the Paradox of Freedom with George Washington's Mount Vernon
This event is open to Maryland Educators.
In collaboration with George Washington’s Mount Vernon, MCHC is a proud partner and host site for the George Washington Teacher Institute 250 (GWTI250). This one-day institute will welcome educators to explore the legacy of America’s first president and his connections to Maryland’s history. Historian, author, and chef Ramin Ganeshram will present her research on Chef Hercules Posey, who was the private chef of George Washington, and foodways of African Americans and mixed-race people in colonial and Early Federal America.
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: 610 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201
July 4th Celebration, Annapolis
Celebrating Independence
Presented by the Maryland 250 Commission
This event is free and open to the public.
A living history celebration featuring crafts, trades, and 18th-century citizens
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 12 PM
Location: William Paca House, 186 Prince George St. Annapolis, MD. 21401
Blue Star Stories
Stars & Stripes Summer Sail: Celebrating America’s 250th Blue Star Families Summer Day in Annapolis
Celebrate America's 250th Year
This event is open to the public and completely free.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 40-minute Watermark sightseeing cruise showcasing Annapolis Harbor and the U.S. Naval Academy shoreline
Photo scavenger hunt through downtown Annapolis.
Families can explore iconic landmarks, capture creative photos, and engage in themed challenges that celebrate America’s rich history.
Date: July 5, 2026
Time: 12 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 1 Dock St. Annapolis, MD. 21401
History Event
Linen and Liberty: Meet Catharine Futier
This event is free and open to the public. Suggested donation of $5
It’s the spring of 1776 and the American Revolution is underway. British occupation of several colonies, combined with Congress’s non-importation policy on British goods, makes essential supplies increasingly scarce for tradespeople.
Catharine Futier, a free Black woman who earns her living as a laundress and seamstress, is among those deeply affected by these restrictions. Step into her shop and journey into the past to discover how everyday people endured hardship, adapted, and made sacrifices in support of the revolutionary cause.
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 11 Am- 3 PM
Location: 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Happy Juneteenth!
This event is free and open to the public.
The Annapolis Juneteenth Parade will step off at 12:00 pm starting at St. John’s College and winding its way through Annapolis to Amos Garrett Boulevard. After the Parade, head over to the Bates Complex for the battle of the bands and the launch of this year’s festival.
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 12 PM
Location: Begins at St. John’s College, ends at Amos Garrett Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401
Primary Election Day
Today is the day to vote!
This event is free and open to the public.
Date: June 23, 2026
Location: Local Polling Stations
Candidate Open House
The League of Women Voters is hosting an exciting Town Hall and Meet and Greet of Congressional candidates and voters.
This event is open to the public and completely free. Join us for a chance to meet the candidates and ask questions about issues that matter to YOU!
Date: May 18, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Village Commons Community Center
1326 Main Chapel Way Gambrills, MD 21054
