The American colonies were full of strangers–new arrivals born far away. Among the white population, those colonies teemed with immigrants from all across western Europe and elsewhere. Why did they come? Where did they settle? How did they live? To answer these questions, we’ll examine the demographic makeup of the British colonies in 1700 and […]
REGIONAL HUMANITIES NETWORKS CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts February 5, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 PM This session will cover what copyright, trademark, and patent is (and isn’t), how and when protection begins, what rights you hold, and how to register your work. It will also explain how […]
18th Annual International Film Festival February 10 – March 10, 2026 World Artists Experiences sponsors the film in partnership with respective embassies, international organizations, institutions, and, periodically, with individual filmmakers. The festival recognizes the importance of bridging people and cultures worldwide. Guide for Attending the Virtual Film Festival In order to attend the 2024 Bridges […]
WINTER FESTIVAL: LIVE IN HARBIN, CHINA Presented with the Embassy of China and the Harbin Winter Festival Visit the Winter Festival through all the traditions, food, cultural heritage and marvel at the ice sculptures. Experience a sculptor carving the ice. Enjoy a cultural performance. Make a traditional craft.To make the craft, have rice or light weight paper […]
Join us for this Zoom talk by Hammond-Harwood House director Barbara Goyette as we look at courtship and marriage for Maryland women in the first half of the 19th century. Their diaries give us insight into how the influence of romanticism impacted the transactional features of marriage. In the years just beyond the European Regency […]