BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Hammond-Harwood House - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hammond-Harwood House
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T113000
DTSTAMP:20260611T211307Z
CREATED:20260611T211307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T211307Z
UID:7751-1786183200-1786188600@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Woodworking Demonstration - Dovetails with Bob Van Dyke
DESCRIPTION:Cutting dovetails for furniture- an 18th Century approach with Bob Van Dyke \nContemporary furnituremakers tend to highlight the joinery used in their furniture and most people consider any “handwork” especially dovetails\, as a hallmark of quality and craftmanship. In the 18th century cabinetmakers went to great lengths to conceal the joinery in the furniture they made. The ability to cut dovetails was considered so basic that no one gave them a second thought. How else would you hold two boards together? Nails\ncost money\, screws cost even more money- but dovetails were free! \nJoin furniture maker\, instructor and writer Bob Van Dyke as he demonstrates the making of this most basic but still fascinating furniture joint. Bob will demonstrate the making of through and lapped (half blind) dovetails and will demonstrate examples of how these joints were utilized in the construction of everything from simple drawers and boxes to full size high chests and dressing tables. This demonstration is suitable for woodworkers and non-woodworkers alike- all you need is an interest in history\, period furniture and\, most importantly\, Annapolis! \nBob Van Dyke Bio:\nAfter 18 years as an award-winning chef in French restaurants Bob left the business to begin a career in woodworking and teaching. Furniture making had provided an outlet to the pressures of the restaurant business until 1993 when he started the Harris Enterprise School of Fine Woodworking in Manchester\, CT. In seven years of operation the school gained national exposure and recognition. In 2000 he opened the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking in Manchester\, CT. The school was an instant success with students and instructors regularly coming from all over the world to teach or attend classes. He continually strives to expand his skills and knowledge and had been studying and building period furniture for over 30 years. He is a Contributing Editor for Fine Woodworking Magazine and has written articles for Woodshop News and American Period Furniture. He has also done many videos for www.finewoodworking.com. \nBob teaches classes and gives seminars at a number of different schools and woodworking guilds around the country. He is an active member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers and was the founder and editor of the Society’s quarterly e-magazine Pins & Tales until 2019. Bob resides in a converted historic horse-shoe nail factory in Hartford\, Ct.- just three blocks from the Wadsworth Atheneum. His free time is spent researching historic inlay techniques\, walking around Hartford and playing with his 4 grandsons whenever possible. He is especially interested in Federal-style furniture and the inlay work that was such a big part of that\nstyle.\nbobvandyke52@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/woodworking-demonstration-dovetails-with-bob-van-dyke/
CATEGORIES:Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dovetails-picture-rotated-e1781210839623.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T192419Z
CREATED:20260611T212806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T192419Z
UID:7757-1786543200-1786546800@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Jane Austen Tour - August
DESCRIPTION:Participants will enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family\, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century\, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/jane-austen-tour-31/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jane-Austen-tour-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T133718Z
CREATED:20260707T133718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T133718Z
UID:7813-1787752800-1787756400@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Furniture Highlights Tour - August
DESCRIPTION:This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs\, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle\, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/furniture-highlights-tour-august/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BBFCD131-813A-4591-AF37-9B145826DF7C.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T195447Z
CREATED:20260611T214033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T195447Z
UID:7760-1788962400-1788966000@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Jane Austen Tour and Book Discussion - September
DESCRIPTION:Participants enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family\, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century\, with those of characters in Jane Austen’s novels. \nFollowing the tour\, participants are encouraged to stay and discuss Jane Austen’s book Persuasion. The discussion will be led by Mike Parker\, professor emeritus of the USNA English Department\, and Board Member of the Hammond-Harwood House.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/jane-austen-tour-32/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/jane-austen-embroidery.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T134935Z
CREATED:20260612T134935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T134935Z
UID:7764-1789812000-1789817400@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:St. Anne's Cemetery Tour - September
DESCRIPTION:St. Anne’s has almost always had a cemetery since its establishment in 1692. Under the planning of Governor Francis Nicholson\, the church is placed on the second highest piece of land in Annapolis and has been the site of 3 churches with burial grounds. \nThe land on which the St. Anne’s Cemetery is located was donated by Elizabeth Bordley in 1790. Many of the occupants and associates of Hammond-Harwood House were parishioners of St. Anne’s Church and are buried at the cemetery. Members of the Pinkney\, Loockerman\, and Harwood families are interred\, as well as artisans and craftsmen associated with the Hammond-Harwood House.This tour will focus on these families and the recognition of St. Anne’s Cemetery as a commemoration for art and historical association. \nParticipants will also receive a half-price admission to the Hammond-Harwood House. \nTour begins at the cemetery entrance\, between Northwest Street and College Creek. \n20% of the proceeds are donated to the preservation of St. Anne’s Cemetery
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/st-annes-cemetery-tour-september/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cemetery-tour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260709T152826Z
CREATED:20260612T150256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T152826Z
UID:7779-1789837200-1789840800@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Ballet in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Dress for the garden party and join us at an intimate evening of dance like none other! \nYou’ll soak in the natural beauty of the gardens as you sip on a complimentary glass of wine at this VIP performance outside the Hammond-Harwood House. We’ve thoughtfully curated the program to complement the picturesque setting for an enchanting\, open-air experience. \nWith performance pieces plucked from our upcoming repertory\, Ballet in the Garden provides audience members with an exclusive preview of the season to come. Past performances have also included hidden classical gems from ballets such as Le Corsaire and Paquita\, as well as neoclassical and contemporary works original to BTM. Join us at Hammond-Harwood House on Saturday\, September 19 to see what surprises are in store! \nTickets to this VIP event are open to the public\, but subscribers to our 2026/2027 Season and members of Hammond-Harwood House receive a 25% discount on Ballet in the Garden tickets. \nDoors open at 4:30 p.m. | Performance begins at 5 p.m. \nQuestions? Please phone (410) 224-5644. \n 
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/ballet-in-the-garden-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ballet-in-the-Garden-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T030000
DTSTAMP:20260612T194724Z
CREATED:20260612T194724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T194724Z
UID:7734-1791943200-1791946800@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Jane Austen Tour - October
DESCRIPTION:Participants enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family\, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century\, with those of characters in Jane Austen’s novels.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/jane-austen-tour-october/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/jane-austen-embroidery.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161301Z
CREATED:20260615T161301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T161301Z
UID:7808-1792947600-1792951200@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fear of crime was a concern in early America as it is today. Limited light sources heightened residents’ worries – sometimes fostered by superstitious beliefs – of thieves\, wayward travelers\, and pranksters. Families shut themselves inside\, barred the front door\, and retreated to family life. Outside\, the more disorderly element frequented taverns\, carried on in the streets\, or engaged in raucous behavior. \nOn this tour\, visitors will learn what the lock-down rituals would be for the Loockerman family in the early 19th-century\, as they try to keep their family secure.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/full-moon-tour-6/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Blue-Coral-and-Green-Minimalist-Full-Photo-Good-Night-Instagram-Post-.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184930Z
CREATED:20260612T152640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T184930Z
UID:7781-1793196000-1793199600@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Furniture Highlights Tour- October
DESCRIPTION:This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs\, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle\, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/furniture-highlights-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_7364-scaled-e1708448539539.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T220415Z
CREATED:20260611T220415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T220415Z
UID:7767-1793376000-1793383200@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Pumpkin Walk! Come celebrate the spooky season with games\, crafts\, snacks\, storytelling\, face painting and a costume parade around the mansion. \nThis event will also feature a brief tour of the mansion to introduce children to the colonial superstitions and the special architecture of the Hammond-Harwood House. Wear your best costume for the selfie station! This family event is an Annapolis tradition not to be missed! Costumes are encouraged (even for the adults). Beer and wine will be available for purchase. \nTicket price includes the whole family!
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/pumpkin-walk-5/
CATEGORIES:For Kids & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pumpkin-walk-webiste-e1750102347556.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T230000
DTSTAMP:20260709T154442Z
CREATED:20260709T154442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T154442Z
UID:7831-1793606400-1796252400@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:2026 Holiday Boxwood Greens Pre-Order Sale
DESCRIPTION:In 1825 Mrs. Frances Loockerman decided to create a very special boxwood garden behind her mansion on Maryland Avenue. The romantic “box walk” was planted in the shape of a heart. Since 1953\, the museum’s many volunteers have made special holiday boxwood creations with all proceeds benefitting the collection and mission of the Hammond-Harwood House. Decorate your home or give a gift to someone with these fresh seasonal offerings. \nWe will once again be offering the following selections. Please check back in late October for prices. Online pre-sale orders begin Monday\, November 2\, 2026. \n\nWreaths:\nMedium 16″ (approx. size) Fresh Boxwood Wreath with festive bow.\nLarge 20″ (approx. size) Fresh Boxwood Wreath with festive bow.\nArrangements/Centerpieces:\nFresh Boxwood Julep Cup Arrangement – petite silver julep cup with seasonal ornaments.\nSingle Candle Round Fresh Boxwood Centerpiece (approx. 8″ diameter) – one red candle with decorative ornaments and festive ribbon.\nDouble Candle Long Fresh Boxwood Centerpiece (approx. 16″ long x 8″ wide) – two red candles with decorative ornaments and festive ribbon.\n\nAll are available for preorder. Prices include Maryland State Sale Tax. \nCompleted greens can be picked up at the Hammond-Harwood House\, 19 Maryland Avenue\, Annapolis\, MD 21401:\nMonday\, December 7 – Wednesday\, December 9\, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\, or by special arrangement.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/2026-holiday-boxwood-greens-pre-order-sale/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/wreath_largeimage.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T192238Z
CREATED:20260612T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T192238Z
UID:7770-1794405600-1794409200@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Jane Austen Tour - November
DESCRIPTION:Participants will enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family\, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century\, with those of the characters in Jane Austen novels.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/jane-austen-tour-november/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jane-Austen-tour-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T194708Z
CREATED:20260612T194708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T194708Z
UID:7802-1796824800-1796828400@hammondharwoodhouse.org
SUMMARY:Jane Austen Tour - December
DESCRIPTION:Participants enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family\, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century\, with those of characters in Jane Austen’s novels.
URL:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/event/jane-austen-tour-december/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jane-Austen-tour-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR