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Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Behind the Scenes

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, United States

The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) is a state-of-the-art archaeological research, conservation, and curation facility located at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, the State Museum of Archaeology, in southern Maryland. The MAC Lab serves as a clearinghouse for archaeological collections recovered from land-based and underwater projects conducted by State and Federal agencies throughout Maryland. […]

Free

Kipona River Festival

City of Harrisburg Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Every Labor Day Weekend the City of Harrisburg hosts the Kipona Festival to celebrate the majestic Susquehanna River that is an iconic attraction for PA's Capital City. The FREE outdoor festival runs 3-Days along Riverfront Park and extends onto City Island with unique food, live music on 3 stages, local artists, locally crafted beer, Native […]

Free

Mother Earth News Fair

Seven Springs Mountain Resort 777 Waterwheel Drive, Champion, PA, United States

The Mother Earth News Fair is a fun-filled, family-oriented sustainable lifestyle event featuring dozens of practical, hands-on demonstrations and workshops from the leading authorities on: Renewable Energy, Small-scale Agriculture, Gardening, Green Building, Green Transportation and Natural Health will be held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort on September 13-15, 2019. In between sessions, attendees enjoy an […]

Constitution Day at James Madison’s Montpelier

James Madison's Montpelier 11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station, VA, United States

Celebrate the anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with family and friends on the historic grounds of James Madison's Montpelier. Constitution Day offers free open house tours, hands-on family-friendly activities, a buffet lunch, live music, and more!

Free

Workhouse Brewfest

Workhouse Arts Center 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA, United States

Workhouse Brewfest spotlights craft brews, artisan spirits, and fine wine from Northern Virginia, throughout the Commonwealth, and from the mid-Atlantic region, including DC, Maryland, and West Virginia. There are three ticket types that you can buy for entry to Brewfest. You can also pre-purchase passes for on-site parking.

Event Series Fossil Field Experience

Fossil Field Experience

Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, United States

At 9:00 a.m., you will meet up at Cove Point Lighthouse. You will learn about Miocene fossils and what to look for. From 9:30 to approximately 11:30 a.m., you will explore the beach to search for fossilized shell, bone, and sharks’ teeth. Lunch is on your own. Picnic facilities are available at the museum. Report […]

$20

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