The historic Rising Sun Inn, located at 1090 General's Hwy in Crownsville, Maryland, will be open for public touring on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with tours beginning on the top and bottom of the hour. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 3 - 10, and children under 3 are free. See this unique pre-colonial farmhouse and 18th century tavern, located in central Anne Arundel County along the famed Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, featuring period furnishing and artifacts as well as a one-of-a-kind cabinet dollhouse replica of the Jonas and Anne Catherine Green House. Also, enjoy our newly restored 2nd floor with its beautifully recreated 18th century bedroom; unique dining display highlighting the Inn's two prominent eras, the late 18th century and the early 20th century; and more of the Inn's distinctive architectural features. Register here or email events1753@gmail.com for alternative payment methods. For more information about the Rising Sun Inn, or the Friends organization, please visit: RisingSunInn.org or visit us on Facebook at “Friends of the Rising Sun Inn, Crownsville, MD” No refunds after September 26th
Join us for the Rising Sun Inn’s Historic Candlelight Ghost Stories Tour on October 20-21, 2023, at the Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Tours will be conducted between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 – 8, and children under 3 are free. The Rising Sun Inn, with a history spanning four centuries, has been home to many generations of families. Learn about the lives of some of those residents and learn about those residents who never left. This family-friendly ghost stories tour is suitable for visitors of all ages. Hear stories collected from first-hand accounts of ghostly encounters; tour areas of the Inn not regularly open to the public, and top the evening off with some cider and cookies. While this event promises to be family-friendly, the Inn will be dark with the exception of candlelight. Families with younger children may want to join us during the first hour take advantage of the fading daylight. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended, but NOT required! We cannot guarantee entrance for “walk-ins” at the time of arrival (you may be asked to wait until the next available tour that has an opening). For more information visit our website at www.risingsuninn.org.
Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for a Make-Your-Own Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece program on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Historic Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Register for either the 1PM or 3PM session. Start the fall season with a beautiful, fresh centerpiece. This centerpiece is made to last with a pumpkin base and will take you from Halloween to your Thanksgiving table. The price is $60.00 for one centerpiece. If you want to make additional centerpieces advanced ordering is necessary. All materials and instructions are provided by professional florist, Shelly Baker, owner of Shelly’s Blossom Shop. Flower selection may vary from event photo. Plus, get tips for changing out your arrangement from Halloween to Thanksgiving in a snap! Register online or to avoid the online service fees, email events1753@gmail.com for alternative payment methods. For more information about the Rising Sun Inn, or the Friends organization, please visit our website: www.RisingSunInn.org or visit us on Facebook at “Friends of the Rising Sun Inn, Crownsville, MD”. NO REFUNDS after 5pm on October 19th.
Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn in welcoming Diane Duray on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1PM for our next installment of our Tavern Talk & Tour Series, "Tea and the Revolution". This workshop will take a look at why tea is so closely linked to the American Revolution. We will be sampling some Patriot tea and British tea. As the colonist considered themselves British their consumption of tea was a daily ritual. British goods imported to the colonies were taxed by the Crown. The taxes on tea were high and seemed unfair to the colonists. As Britain taxed more and more, the colonists felt that they were being taxed without representation in Britain, hence the saying “taxation without representation.” The colonists boycotted tea and destroyed tea which later became known as the Boston Tea Party. Other colonies also had their own tea parties, including Annapolis. We will explore those actions of the British and the dumping of tea. We will be sampling some Patriot tea and British tea. Register here, or to avoid service fees, email events1753@gmail.com for alternative payment methods. For more information about the Rising Sun Inn, or the Friends organization, please visit www.RisingSunInn.org or visit us on Facebook at “Friends of the Rising Sun Inn, Crownsville, MD”. No refunds after 5pm on October 24th.
Join us for the Rising Sun Inn’s Historic Candlelight Holiday Tour on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Tours will be conducted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., with the last tours starting at 8:30 p.m. The Rising Sun Inn, with a history spanning four centuries, has witnessed both public and private Christmas celebrations from the colonial era through today. Learn about this historic Inn and the Christmas traditions of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay region. While touring, enjoy a sampling of some special colonial fare from Martha Washington’s own recipes. Admission is $18 for adults, $8.00 for children ages 3 – 8, and children under 3 are free. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended. We cannot guarantee entrance for “walk-ins” at the time of arrival (you may be asked to wait until the next available tour that has an opening). For more information visit our website at www.risingsuninn.org.
Just in time for the holidays! Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at your selected time and learn how to make fudge and take home your creation. Participants will each make a pound of fudge to enjoy or gift to a loved one. We will have different ingredients for you to choose from to customize your fudge. Price includes all instructions and ingredients to make one pound of fudge. Register here, or to avoid service fees, email events1753@gmail.com for alternative payment methods.
For more information about the Rising Sun Inn, or the Friends organization, please visit www.RisingSunInn.org or visit us on Facebook at “Friends of the Rising Sun Inn, Crownsville, MD”. No refunds after 5pm on December 15th.
Step into 1785 on Saturday, March 23, 2024 and join us at the Rising Sun Inn for touring with our 18th century costumed guides. Try our virtual self guided tour using your mobile device (headphones encouraged). Tours should be scheduled in advance, but walk ins will be accepted with payment at the door. Pricing for this special Maryland Day event is only $1.00!! 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. Tours run from 12PM-4PM, with the last tour starting at 3:45PM. Questions can be sent to Events1753@gmail.com