The Rising Sun Inn: Witness to History

​Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn on Saturday, October 21st, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 Generals Highway for the Rising Sun Inn: Witness to History with Dr. Robert Selig.  Dr. Selig is the Project Historian to the National Park System, Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, Historic Trails Project. His presentation will focus on the September 1781 journey that took French Troops and General Washington himself pass the Rising Sun Inn. 

Admission is $30 for Friends of the Rising Sun Inn members and $35.00 for non-members and includes a reception following the speaker.    Become a member when you register for this event and save 20% on an Individual Annual Membership. To attend this event, click on the "Buy Tickets Now" button.

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3nd Annual Make-your-Own
Colonial Kissing Ball Holiday Event

Before mistletoe hung over our thresholds or Christmas trees were were dressed with silver and gold, a kissing ball made of boxwood stems or other greenery decorated Colonial homes during the Christmas holidays.  Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn on Saturday, November 18th, or Saturday, December 2nd, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for the 3rd Annual Make-your-Own Colonial Kissing Ball Holiday Fundraiser.   This is a drop-in/open house event at the historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 Generals Highway, in Crownsville, Maryland.  As space is limited, you will need to register in advance.  Plan to allow 1 - 2 hours to complete one kissing ball. 

​Price is $25.00 for Friends of the Rising Sun Inn members and $32.00 for non-members and includes instructions and supplies to make one kissing ball (and yes, you can make more than one).  The only thing you need to bring is a tote to collect your boxwood trimmings.  Become a member when you register for this event and save 20% on an Individual Annual Membership.  Register at friendsofRSI@gmail.com.  

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