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Celebrating Maryland Day 2026

March 21st, 3pm

In August 1776, Maryland’s soldiers saved the Continental Army at the Battle of Brooklyn, earning the nickname “Maryland 400,” fighting in nearly every major battle of the war and gaining renown for their courage and discipline. Their story has never been fully told and their contributions to the cause of the Revolution never fully recognized.
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Join us at the historic Rising Sun Inn on Saturday March 21st at 3pm for a special presentation by the Maryland State Archives Research Archivist Owen Laurie.
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For more than 10 years, the Maryland State Archives has researched these soldiers. They have written and posted biographies online of all the known members of the unit. Now that work is ready to be published as a book, the first time that every Maryland soldier’s story has been told.

This is a "pay what you can" event.  Donations encouraged but not required.

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March 22nd, 1 - 4pm

Celebrate Maryland Date at the historic Rising Sun Inn, a Crownsville landmark preserved by the Friends of Rising Sun Inn Inc. Explore rooms that have welcomed travelers for centuries and learn how our community keeps this heritage site thriving. 

Taverns were more than a local watering hole; they were community centers. The Rising Sun Inn was a Colonial farmhouse and 18th century Tavern. Built circa 1753, her owners and residents were witnesses to the birth of a new Nation.

Your visit supports ongoing preservation and community education at the Inn. 
Try our virtual self-guided tour using your mobile device (headphones encouraged).

​Walk ins welcome. This is a "pay what you can" event.  Donations encouraged but not required.

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March 25th, 3 - 6pm

The Rising Sun Inn, an 18th-century historic landmark, is a perfect setting for this "Liberty Garden" theme. By participating, you’re not only starting your own garden but also supporting the Caring Cupboard, which provides essential food and hygiene items to those in need.
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3 - 6pm ~ Garden Kits are available while supplies last.
Entry Fee: Donation of shelf-stable food or hygiene products (not required to receive Liberty Garden).
What to Bring (Donation Ideas)
~  Food: Canned proteins (tuna, chicken), peanut butter, pasta, rice, and low-sugar cereals.
~  Hygiene: Soap, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and travel-sized toiletries.
What You Get
~  Garden Grow Bag: A portable, breathable container perfect for beginners or those with limited space.
~  Starter Seeds: Varieties will vary, but you can usually expect easy-to-grow "Liberty" staples like greens, herbs, or hardy vegetables.

Start Your Garden

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Tavern Talk and Tea Series Presents~
Love Letters & Gingerbread 

Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for another edition of our Tavern Talk and Tea Series as we welcome local Maryland author Mary K. Tilghman on Saturday, April 25th at 1PM as she "Spills the Tea" on her book Love Letters & Gingerbread, An Annapolis Christmas. Enjoy an Elevenses Tea with tea and sweets while she discusses her book.  Sweets include desserts found in the book

Tickets are $38.00 dollars per person or $68 for two people and include an Elevenese Tea (tea and sweets), lecture, author Q & A, and book signing - bring your own copy or purchase one at the event.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. For groups of four or more, please email us at [email protected] so that we can be sure you're sitting together.

Sorry. No Refunds after April 21st at 5PM

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