The Spring Author Series returns to the Rising Sun Inn. This year’s series will be virtual and will feature both fiction and non-fiction authors. Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for these very special programs. Authors Susan Higginbotham and Kit Sergeant created fictionalized stories about real life events and people… hear about the women of George Washington’s spy ring and Mary Todd Lincoln and her sister, Emily Todd Helm. John Beakes, military historian, returns to the Rising Sun Inn to present his fourth book in a series about Revolutionary War Generals. Hear the story of German-born and commander of Maryland Troops, Major General DeKalb.
Each event will include the lecture and Q & A. Additionally, as authors Susan and John are local Maryland authors, we have been able to arrange for signed copies of their books to be available for purchase. Information for signed book pick up will be announced at a later date. For those that wish to have their books mailed directly to them, an additional fee will apply. Contact FriendsofRSI@gmail.com for additional information.
To participate in the virtual lecture, a link will be emailed to the email address used to purchase tickets by 10 a.m. on the morning of the event. The cost is $15.00 for one event or $40.00 for all the three.
March 6th, 11:00 a.m., Susan Higginbotham, The First Lady and the Rebel March 20th, 11:00 a.m., Kit Sergeant, 355, The Women of Washington’s Spy Ring April 3rd, 11:00 a.m. John Beakes, DeKalb: One of the Revolutionary War’s Bravest Generals
To purchase signed copies of The First Lady and the Rebel and/or DeKalb: One of the Revolutionary War’s Bravest Generals, email FriendsofRSI@gmail.com. The First Lady and the Rebel is $15.00 and DeKalb: One of the Revolutionary War's Bravest Generals is $20.00. These prices apply to those picking up books at the Rising Sun Inn ONLY. Participants wishing to have books mailed will need to pay postage; please contact FriendsofRSI@gmail.com for these fees.
Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for a Make-Your-Own Boxwood Spring Wreath program on March 27, 2021, at the Historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Register for either the 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. session.
Usher in Spring with a beautiful, handcrafted wreath. The price is $35.00 and includes instructions and all the materials you need to make one wreath. You also learn about our historic boxwoods, and the efforts we take to maintain them for generations to come. If you want to make additional wreaths, advanced ordering is necessary to ensure adequate supplies.
Space is limited and to ensure social distancing and maintenance of required capacity levels, purchasing tickets in advance is required. Additionally, masks are required when inside the Inn and when outside and not able to maintain at least 6ft of social distance. For more information about our COVID-19 safety procedures, please see Covid-19 Safety Precautions.
Register online or to avoid the online service fees, email events1753@gmail.com for alternative payment methods.